[darklajid]

This is my take away as well.

Like your bike? Only ride it during the day, store it in your apartment next to your purse and credit card. Don't use it to meet with friends for a night out. Don't take it to get to the movies. Think hard if you plan to stroll through the city for an hour.

Ideally, you drive around in a circle, get back home and .. carry it N floors, storing it safely in your apartment again.

I really believe that this is the only way to keep a bike. Which is the reason why I don't keep a bike anymore. It's just not feasible to have (a decent) one.