Don't buy a new bike. If you only need it for 3/4 years there are plenty of decent 2nd 3rd 4tth hand frames... No point in buying a new one then ruining it?!
Build it up with loads of mismatched parts.
Don't leave it anywhere you wouldn't park a car for more than 4 hours.
Get a decent (couple of) lock(s)..............
Don't buy a new bike. If you only need it for 3/4 years there are plenty of decent 2nd 3rd 4tth hand frames... No point in buying a new one then ruining it?!
Build it up with loads of mismatched parts.
Don't leave it anywhere you wouldn't park a car for more than 4 hours.
Get a decent (couple of) lock(s)..............