I recently bought a Radcity Step Thru3. Have it for about a week. I got an Abus Cafe lock and the adapter chain that goes with it from the Rad Website and I’m still waiting for it to arrive. I also bought a Kryptonite Kryptolock U lock and I really have no idea just yet as to where I shoud I lock it through 😅.
Locks are a good deterrent, but putting GPS is just as or more important. If you have GPS and your bike gets stolen you can still locate it. Both are needed for good security!
Unless you plan to confront the bike thief yourself a gps tracker does not always help. My neighbor had an expensive road bike(approx $3000) stolen several months ago that had a gps tracker, but the police here refused to get a search warrant based on the tracker location. It did him no good and after a couple of days the thieves must have located the tracker as it stopped working.
Just bought a $1200+ after tax ebike. Planning on either a litelock x1 or hiplock, leaning more towards litelock. Also going to bring it into the store whenever possible.
This has been very helpful. I've got a $4500 Gazelle ebike arriving in a few days at my home in a moderate high-crime city (not central Wisconsin). So, at this point I'm leaning towards the Gazelle AXA included AXA Cafe lock, and then a double security system of a Kryptonite Evolution chain.... Or maybe the folding lock. I think I need at least a 7 level security or better for short 1/2 hour shopping stops
@@kippywylie I went with the wsdcam that is on the Ebike Escape accessories page (link in the description of this video). It works similar to a car alarm. You lock it with a key fob and if it senses motion it first gives a warning and then starts blaring real loud. Got a chain instead of a U-lock because the chain can fit around more objects/bike racks.
@@kippywylie I went with the kryptonite new york 1210 12mm chain for $150. I bought it in person but it's the same price on Amazon. If you have a cheaper bike (mine was $2000) or are less paranoid, you can get away with a cheaper chain.
For my 30+ year old city bike I use abus 470 granite. It is useless against the angle grinder but most locks are. Those which have some resistance against the grinder are worth more than my whole bike.
Do you have any videos on how to lock cargo ebikes when the back wheel has that covering for passenger's feet? I have a Aventon Aboud and I don't see a good way to lock the back wheel and frame. I thought that 8/10 kryptonite chain would work but it doesn't fit.
@@tomying7651 I just don't worry about it. I have panniers on the back and it's kind of hard to remove the back wheel so I'm hoping it'll be too much trouble for a thief. But I do have a thinner cable I can use as a secondary lock if I'm really concerned.
I haven't seen that ebike in person but in my experience with cargo ebikes you want to get something long since the dual kickstands prevent you from getting close to a bike rack in some situations. I'd probably look into the chain locks for high security. A U lock might be more difficult. The next video shows some of the lock options.
My cable is thick and it uses hardened steel, you better have a big chain to be stronger than this cable and a chain is hard on the paint. Are the motion sensors for e bikes any good?
Hey, you might want to pay attention to the person that you’re interviewing and I say that you like your head bouncing all around like a weevil wobble you know what I mean pay attention to it make believe you’re interested because you are very distracting looking all around looks like you’re you’re old is bubbling around it’s like what are you doing? Pay attention to him talking don’t look across had another screen maple leaves that you’re looking into the camera and you care.
people using cable locks means they are too lazy to use something better they should be banned manufacturers should be forced to stop making them, selling and importing them
What type of bike lock do you plan to use on your ebike?
I recently bought a Radcity Step Thru3. Have it for about a week. I got an Abus Cafe lock and the adapter chain that goes with it from the Rad Website and I’m still waiting for it to arrive. I also bought a Kryptonite Kryptolock U lock and I really have no idea just yet as to where I shoud I lock it through 😅.
Since weight isn't an issue a kryptonite
Abus nutfix to protect the wheels and a chain lock for the ebike.
Talking about locks and showing them are two different things! Showing is the best!
Locks are a good deterrent, but putting GPS is just as or more important. If you have GPS and your bike gets stolen you can still locate it. Both are needed for good security!
Unless you plan to confront the bike thief yourself a gps tracker does not always help. My neighbor had an expensive road bike(approx $3000) stolen several months ago that had a gps tracker, but the police here refused to get a search warrant based on the tracker location. It did him no good and after a couple of days the thieves must have located the tracker as it stopped working.
Just bought a $1200+ after tax ebike. Planning on either a litelock x1 or hiplock, leaning more towards litelock. Also going to bring it into the store whenever possible.
Sweet! Enjoy
This has been very helpful. I've got a $4500 Gazelle ebike arriving in a few days at my home in a moderate high-crime city (not central Wisconsin). So, at this point I'm leaning towards the Gazelle AXA included AXA Cafe lock, and then a double security system of a Kryptonite Evolution chain.... Or maybe the folding lock. I think I need at least a 7 level security or better for short 1/2 hour shopping stops
get insurance!!!
I know this is late but insurance is cheaper than top of the line bike locks. Especially when you only get theft insurance.
I have a Radwagon 4, and I mounted the U-lock on the frame next to the seat post. Easy access and out of the way. I wish I could post a photo.
You can always post on the RadOwners forum (www.radowners.com) and share the link here!
Thanks for the content :)
I plan on a quality tight U-lock for the frame, a cable between both tires, and at least one alarm
Glad you liked it!
Alarm? Which alarm did you decide on? Thanks
@@kippywylie I went with the wsdcam that is on the Ebike Escape accessories page (link in the description of this video). It works similar to a car alarm. You lock it with a key fob and if it senses motion it first gives a warning and then starts blaring real loud.
Got a chain instead of a U-lock because the chain can fit around more objects/bike racks.
@@_skud Thank You. I think I will follow your plan. And those alarms are so cheap I just might arm an additional one in my bike storage area.
@@kippywylie I went with the kryptonite new york 1210 12mm chain for $150. I bought it in person but it's the same price on Amazon. If you have a cheaper bike (mine was $2000) or are less paranoid, you can get away with a cheaper chain.
For my 30+ year old city bike I use abus 470 granite. It is useless against the angle grinder but most locks are. Those which have some resistance against the grinder are worth more than my whole bike.
Do you have any videos on how to lock cargo ebikes when the back wheel has that covering for passenger's feet? I have a Aventon Aboud and I don't see a good way to lock the back wheel and frame. I thought that 8/10 kryptonite chain would work but it doesn't fit.
Did you figure this out? I’m getting this bike too
@@tomying7651 I just don't worry about it. I have panniers on the back and it's kind of hard to remove the back wheel so I'm hoping it'll be too much trouble for a thief. But I do have a thinner cable I can use as a secondary lock if I'm really concerned.
Could I use 3 inexpensive U locks to secure my bike instead of 1 expensive lock? Pros and cons?
i would use two expensive ones
Expensive NY kryptonite U lock, chain lock, disk brake lock w/alarm and hidden airtag
Why don't they show the different type of locks instead of just blabbing on.
About what area of WI are you? I love the White River Trail...
The Mountain Bay is a popular trail we enjoy.
I just bout a Yuba Spicy Curry cargo bike. What would you recommend?
I haven't seen that ebike in person but in my experience with cargo ebikes you want to get something long since the dual kickstands prevent you from getting close to a bike rack in some situations. I'd probably look into the chain locks for high security. A U lock might be more difficult. The next video shows some of the lock options.
I have a litelok x3 the best there is . A angle grinder resistant D lock
Sorry Kryptonite makes nothing comparable to my litelok x3
Thank you for posting this video. Tip: pt your computer screen in line with your camera. It’s seems rude to conduct half of the video looking away.
We are always learning. Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for this! Very informative
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
My cable is thick and it uses hardened steel, you better have a big chain to be stronger than this cable and a chain is hard on the paint. Are the motion sensors for e bikes any good?
Motion sensors are great! This is the one I use: th-cam.com/video/x6YTiwFGEGw/w-d-xo.html
Very helpful, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the content :)
Thanks!
Hey, you might want to pay attention to the person that you’re interviewing and I say that you like your head bouncing all around like a weevil wobble you know what I mean pay attention to it make believe you’re interested because you are very distracting looking all around looks like you’re you’re old is bubbling around it’s like what are you doing? Pay attention to him talking don’t look across had another screen maple leaves that you’re looking into the camera and you care.
Lot of talk, no demonstration
people using cable locks means they are too lazy to use something better they should be banned manufacturers should be forced to stop making them, selling and importing them
Thank you