Old 04-25-06 | 09:59 AM
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Mike552
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New (old) bike... Is this thing a thief magnet? pics.

Ok, here's the story (if anyone cares):
I have a really nice Cannondale that I ride on weekends (dura ace+ultegra, blah, blah, etc.), and I have another Cannondale I use as a commuter. The thing is, I would never leave these bikes anywhere besides the inside of my home or work, as their color alone (red, orange) makes them vulnerable IMO. SO... I need a bike to commute to school, so, I decided to check craigslist for a nice steel bike that won't break the bank and won't break down on me. I've owned steel bikes before and I love them... apples and oranges if you're comparing to aluminum. I find that steel "rolls" whereas aluminum "floats". Anyway, I find a posting for a Fuji.. tried to do some homework on the web... but nothing came up really. The guy indicated the tires and tubes were flat, needs some TLC, etc. So I went to take a look in person and the bike looked like it just rolled out of an LBS showroom... total time capsule (even if it doesn't appear to be THAT old. I gave the guy the money and went on my way, got home, put air in the tires (I noticed the presta valves were open) Here's my question... My college campus is kinda shady (i see lone front wheels on the bike racks from time to time). Do you think this bike will get stolen? It's not the $40 I'm worried about, it's the fact that it's a really nice bike IMO. Although I know it's not top of the line. Also, if you have any info on this bike... please share! Thanks.

This is what I know about the bike:

Frame/Fork: 4130
Crank: Sakae SX
Hubs: Sansin SE
Rims: 700c, They look like mavic MA3's... possible?
Handlebars: Hsin Lung
Pedals: AR-8 model... (brand is 3 letters, initials.. I forget exactly)
Brakes: Single pivot Dia Compe

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