We have had this level of professionalism in London for some time now. It's not necessarily true that you must ride an older, uglier bike, though this will work.
All that is needed is to be the least stealable bicycle in the rack. In my case this means two locks of different kinds. It's a big deterrent and they will move on to other, easier targets.
If you can avoid being the lowest hanging fruit, you will probably be alright.
All that is needed is to be the least stealable bicycle in the rack. In my case this means two locks of different kinds. It's a big deterrent and they will move on to other, easier targets.
If you can avoid being the lowest hanging fruit, you will probably be alright.