Quote Originally Posted by Veronica View Post
I don't know exactly where you live, but I would not worry too much about people stealing it - especially if you make it look like a commuter bike, racks, fenders, a leather saddle. Lock it for sure if you leave it unattended. But I don't think it's the kind of bike a typical bicycle thief goes after. There's just not enough profit.

Besdes would you rather ride it and accept the risk or leave it sitting in the garage? Where by the way, it could still get stolen.

V.
Funny to hear this coming from San Francisco. here in Seattle, if the wheels turn, it can be stolen. I think this bike looking like a beater is definitely going to keep it safer, and you will be able to enjoy it and leave it outside of the library locked and not worry about it as much as I will have to with a shiny new bike.