<p>a good lock (and using it) should leave your bike fine.</p>
<p>yeah, I've got the lock- the "using" part of it... mmm not so much</p>
<p>I had a good lock, and my bike still got stolen. same with a lot of my friends. I definitely recommend going for a cheap, used bike because then its not as big of a deal if it gets stolen, but also its less of a target</p>
<p>You have no idea how bikes can save your life. By that, I mean in terms of rushing to classes and getting to places more conveniently than by walking. It's good to have it.</p>
<p>"PHOBOS ya have to realize too tho that on many campus's - skateboards are not allowed - but a bike is - and must follow the rules o the road. At my gals school - they have to register their bikes - same as a car - with campus security - to have them on campus"
Skateboards are banned in a lot of areas at my school, but I (and many other others) still ride ;)</p>