Originally Posted by
yeamac
...I guess because I live in a big city (Houston) and although I ride away from it, I'm don't think I could ever ride far enough away to get away from all crime...
If I lived where you did, I'd go with the lock also. I learned this in the 70's in Rochester, NY, but I don't live where I need to be terribly concerned.
Besides, if I'm out with a group, only someone who prefers older bikes would steal one of mine.