I might try that...a small piece would carry just fine on the seat tube until I needed it. (The frame is black anyway). Owning another bike to commute on would be nice, but I like what I now own and try to take care of it. As far as fear of someone taking it - I fear getting hit by a car is more realistic but that doesn't keep me from riding. BTW - I've been teaching my daughter to ride, and just yesterday had a pickup cut us off -scared my daughter pretty good. Anyone know of a good hand gesture - other than the finger - to express our deepest appreciation to drivers like that?