i think the stolen thing is highly over rated, not to mention to a bike thief your paramount looks like any other bike boom bike (albeit a very shinny one). As long as you dont have quick release wheels and you lock through the frame/front wheel with a mid to upper range U-Lock (the 50-$100 ones... the cheaper ones can be pried off with a long pole) and Never leave your bike overnight then your bike will not be stolen. I have yet to meet someone that followed these guidelines and has had a bike stolen (even here in philly or NYC).