I would be torn between what I wanted and what I needed. A cool mountain bike, easy off everything, good suspension, etc... nice to look at and nice to ride but make sure you have a picture of it so you will know what you had when it quickly disappears.
Old, delapidated looking is the only safety. Sorry but it is true.
A funny story- I had a cheep (USD95.00) mountain bike when I came to Paris. AFter a few months I bought a motorcycle and left it chained to a post in my parking garage and never rode it again. After about 6 months, I drove by and noticed one of the lights gone, soon a reflector, then the seat (even thought I removed the easy removal feature and put a lock nut on it), then the handle bars - eventually I rode by one day and it was gone all together. This was in a secure by guard and dog underground parking garage.
Usil