Bike Thieves

[Trek420]

I'm late jumping in here, but heck, I've been at work all day . Anyhoo, I just heard on the news this AM that bike theft, as well as theft in general, is up since the gas prices have been over 4 bucks a gallon. Those who can't afford gas also can't afford a bike, it seems.

What I'm seeing 'round my part of the 'hood are lots of poorly maintained bikes. No brakes many seem to feel they don't need the front brakes so when it fails they just cut the cables, worn tires and so on.

I don't or rarely talk to invisible cyclists but get the idea some feel when a bike wears out or fails they can get another. I wonder if they knew just how easy a bike is to maintain, proper repair would they keep their bike and not want mine?