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@Mr_Bungle
Just don't spend too much money if it's your first and only bike- i've seen guys who literally can't enjoy a
pint in a pub because they have to go and check on their bike every 43 seconds... (I'm not kidding.)
Avoid bright colours and large logos - then when you have your fuji (or whatever) and you've fucked it up
good and proper you can go and spend the money you saved on some decent strong unfancy wheels.
You'll then have an amazing bike that won't attract thieves quite so much.
Or... if you always store it inside and never let it out of your sight (ie you are it's slave) - or if you have another
bike to use as a beater then yeah -go ahead with the white deep Vs, the anodized chainring and the £90 saddle...
Ultimately your call - but i've made the mistake of thinking "i'll get a nice bike and a really strong lock" myself.
Also - what The Brick said.