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From: thielges@uiucdcsb.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: How to End Theft Worries
Message-ID: <16200087@uiucdcsb.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 11-Feb-85 13:36:00 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb 11 13:36:00 1985
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Nf-From: uiucdcsb!thielges    Feb 11 12:36:00 1985


I've said this here before, but the best way to end your worries about
stolen bicycles is to use a cheap bike in dangerous places and your
good one for long tours and races.

This scheme has worked well for me for quite a while.  I ride an aweful
looking clunker to work, school, around town, etc.  It has a VERY easy
to break lock on it, but no-one has bothered.  I get a lot more use
out of it because I'm not afraid of theft or damage (I'm riding it today
in Urbana, IL even as a new winter storm moves in).

My good touring bike is used only when I need the high-tech 12 gears,
Chro-mo frame, and other features which really make the difference for
touring.  Since I tour in rural areas, the chance of theft is much lower
than in the city.  I still use a HEAVY lock though.
					Bart Thielges
					...uiucdcs!thielges

long live the Bat Bike ! ! ! !