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03-22-05 | 03:41 PM

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Raiyn

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Originally Posted by siliconSmith

1. Isn't it worth it if you buy a good lock (which will deter bike thieves), and then, in the event that the bike does get stolen, you claim the warranty from the lock manufacturer?
2. Why are even used bikes so expensive, or am I not looking in the right places? i.e, how much should i pay for a good 'beater'?
3. Is a new x-mart bike better than a used 'beater' for the same price?

Then again, I haven't done any ground work and have just found all info online. I need to visit the local bike shops, once I get freed from midterms!

Not if you buy it soley for the warranty. Bike lock anti theft warranty's have so many loopholes it's not funny. Most rely on you having insurance and also the lock being left behind (Which never happens) Buy the lock based on it's deterrance factor not for the warranty. Translated big ass locks scare theives.
PT Barnum is alleged to have said it best "There's a sucker born every minute" Typically a bike loses about 1/3 of it's value as soon as you roll it out the door (depending on model) A true beater should be no more than $100 something that won't hurt so much if it does get stolen / damaged
Hell no. A bike shop bike even poorly maintained will outlast a brand new X-mart under most circumstances

We can't help you much better than this until you can do some legwork

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