So why are you still using a cheap bike lock from some big-box retailer based on a decade-old design?
Thieves will want your ebike, and they’ll get it if you’re not careful.
Here’s what you oughta know.
Thieves know they can get away quickly on an ebike.
Then, sell it with ease and for lots of money later.
I have one excellent lock and a secondary hardened chain for good measure.
Two systems are better than one, even if one isn’t the best.
All it takes is a few seconds, and someone could be enjoying your bike instead of you.
Make it hard for these awful humans to take your stuff!
If it seems well-built, hopefully, they’ll walk past it.
You don’t want something easy to pick, cut, and destroy.
Your best option is to choose a disc-detainer lock with reinforced materials.
This 13mm hardened steel u-bolt lock is hard to pick, comes with three keys, an extra steel rope, and even a mounting bracket to store it on your bike between uses.
To make things easier, most locks these days have a security-rating level.
We’ll recommend a few below.
When to Use a Lock with Your Electric Bike
Always.
Always use a lock with your electric bike.
I recommend taking the battery off when possible and always keeping the rest of the bike safe and secure.
That said, I also suggest locking up an ebike stored in your garage.
It only takes a few seconds for someone to walk by, jump on, and throttle away.
The Kryptonite Evolution series is wildly popular thanks to the hardened steel U-shape design and disc-detainer inner core.
The ABUS Bordo 6000 is another excellent option, especially if you prefer a folding ebike lock.
This also allows you to wrap around the larger frame on some electric bikes.
And if you want to go all-out, get theABUS Bordo 6500.
How about a solid U-lock with a built-in alarm to run off potential thieves?
This 13mm hardened steel u-bolt lock is hard to pick, comes with three keys, an extra steel rope, and even a mounting bracket to store it on your bike between uses.
The ABUS 440A Alarm below is a good route.
Use it combined with ahardened steel chain lock.
The ABUS Bordo folding bike lock is a level 10 lock, has a 100dB alarm, along with two keys to keep your ride safe.
The ABUS 440a alarm bike lock is durable thanks to reinforced steel, then has a loud 100 dB intelligent alarm system that’ll go off when someone messes with it.
The ABUS 770A Smart lock has an alarm, Bluetooth, and is as strong as it gets, but it’ll cost ya.
