I've got a great new job, a bit closer to home, and have a viable public transit option for getting there.
The rub? Some graveyard shifts.
The problem? Leaving a bike locked up at the Hayward BART station OVERNIGHT, on a regular basis. To the best of my knowledge, there are not bike lockers available.
I've got the nice Van Dessel pictured below, which I built as a "theft resistant" commuter, but I haven't really put that to the test.
Plan A is to build a singlespeed / coaster brake rear wheel to replace the Nexus that's on there now, substitute some cheap plastic pedals, and swap the handlebar and stem for a clunky old flat bar. Additionally, I've seen the idea of super-gluing ball bearings into the bolt heads.
Plan B is to pick up a worn-out, POS bike from a used bike shop, and treat it to a can of Rust colored spray paint.
I think I know the right answer, but figured I'll ask anyway: Is Plan A workable? Or am I just asking for disappointment, no matter how securely I lock it?