Originally Posted by
wgscott
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I'm more worried about having my bike ripped off if I go into a shop or something like that. ...
This is probably nothing to worry about and easily managed. You can carry a light lock, or simply remove the front wheel and take it in with you.
I never carried a lock on tours, and would remove the front wheel and drape the fork over it, resting on the crown. Yes, that's only a few seconds of protection, but it's served me well for decades.