"Mike Beauchamp" wrote in message ...


I'm considering purchasing a new bicycle (Maybe $800 CDN total) to replace


used it purely for commuting (10K's to school and back, 30-40K rides on
weekends, stuff like that).

As I pointed out in Email, theft is an issue when a bike is
locked up for extended lengths of time. By all means, buy a
road bike or touring bike for your recreational rides, but use
a clunker for the 10Km ride to and from school. Anything valuable
will tempt thieves.

Unless you live in an unspoiled Eden.

hth