Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
My titanium bike looks more expensive, which it is. That bike gets a better lock, an Abus Bordo link type lock.
On my Hab Ti bike, I took a rag and acetone and removed all the decals which screamed out that it was titanium in order to reduce appeal.
Also, when you leave your bike for a short time and don't have a lock, take off your helmet and snap the chin strap within your spokes on a wheel which will prevent someone from just hopping on your bike and riding off.