🚀 go-pugleaf

With all the discussion about stems, handlebars, seat-post binders (?)
being stolen, I am reminded of my brother's anti-theft method.  He
was riding to classes in a large, midwestern college town known for
disappearing bicycles.  He rode a reasonably nice bike (I think it
was a Gitane) at the time, and assumed it would not last long chained
to the hitching post outside.  He brought it home, sanded down the
finish, and painted it a butt-ugly brown using a spray can.  When
he was done, he had a bike that would not attract the attention of
a typical bike thief.  I don't remember, but I suppose a clunky
set of reflectors may have helped with the disguise.  This method
would probably help protect you from having components ripped off,
also.... it's just not recommended for the cyclist whose bike is
more of a fashion statement than a tool for transportation!

Mark (stealth mode) Hickey