Maybe I should get an expensive bike and apply a decal that says "cheap WalMart Bike", or
"Huffy", etc.
Matt O'Toole wrote:
> "peter" <
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>
> > I assemble and ride bikes using good qualiity parts
> usually with titanium
> > frames. My bikes are a conveince so I lock and leave them
> when shopping,
> > touring etc. which some people find odd as they never let
> their bikes out of
> > their sight when they are not locked up at home.
> >
> > I always remove Decals and logos from components whenever
> possible, avoid
> > fancy paint and shiny bits.
> >
> > It seems to work, a dull grey frame without big springs
> and go-faster
> > stripes seems to be invisible to theives when locked with
> a kryponite U lock
> > and cable around the wheels.
>
> This is the main thing I like about Ti bikes -- a low-key appearance, and permanent,
> no-maintenance finish.
>
> The one thing I don't like about my current bike is that it might be a little too flashy.
>
> An older photographer friend used to put black tape over the logos on his cameras. He used to say,
> "Thieves only know names, not cameras." In years of travel to countries known for lightfingered
> types, he never had one stolen.
>
> Matt O.