[Godel_unicode]

We definitely mind, we're just too polite to tell you. Knowing your friend spends thousands (plural) on their bike makes you feel bad about not wanting their "clean" tires, which definitely didn't roll through dog turds and cat pee on the way there, on your floors.

[walrus01]

To clarify I did not mean taking a bike into peoples' houses, but commercial establishments that already see a high volume of foot traffic. The tread pattern and grip on any shoes collects far more feces and other dirt from sidewalks than a smooth treadless 700x23 tire.

[taneq]

On the plus side, multi-thousand-dollar bikes can be lifted with one hand and slung over your shoulder if you're a courteous rider.

[mkl]

Not most e-bikes. They're heavier than normal bikes. I just use multiple heavy-duty locks, through the frame and both wheels.

[walrus01]

Yeah an ebike can be considerably more heavy. What I had in mind for my description was something like a full carbon road frame and fork, Shimano 105 current generation components or the sram equivalent, and a good quality lightweight wheelset.

[bagacrap]

yeah I definitely don't ride my bike through dog turds, and if I did you'd find evidence on my shoes before my tires (from which it would have already been rubbed off)