Watching vids like this got me started on scouting bike racks on places I would like to bike to. I was at a movie theater recently and the bike rack outside isn't even bolted down, and I was able to just move it on my own. Meanwhile a local mall has these really thick tube ones cemented into the pavement.
I mean are you thinking they're going to steal the bike rack too? I don't mind a rack not being bolted down, but if the parts are janky or flimsy then yeah avoid for sure.
@@delbomb3131If the bikes on a rack are valuable enough thieves can and will take the whole rack and load it in a vehicle. Another way is to just cut through the weak rack if your bike has a tougher lock.
I currently use a combination of Kryptonite u-locks (a New York Fuggetaboutit and an Evolution), and cables, but am considering a chain as my u-lock shackles are too short to capture the front wheel to the frame. The cables lock the seat and front wheel. The big u-lock gets the frame and rear wheel. Sometimes I have to use the big u-lock just for the frame due to the rack design. Sometimes I have to use a cable to lock the frame to something other than a rack due to distance, thus considering a chain. So many places simply don’t accommodate bike parking, so I have to use a light pole, guard rail, etc. Of course, the Lock-picking Lawyer demonstrates how easily a lot of locks, including bike locks, are picked or defeated, so that makes the decision difficult.
Sounds like you have a pretty good security setup. While the Lockpicking Lawyer can easily defeat any lock it does take some skill and not every thief is going to take the time to learn. My assumption is they look for more of the easy wins, but I also don't live in an area where theft is much of a problem at all. Thanks for watching and your comment!
I’m surprised bicycle insurance wasn’t mentioned. I have my Lectric XP 2.0 insured against theft for $8 per month. A $25 GPS tracker is also a good way to keep track of your bike. Locks are important, but they will not stop a determined thief.
Hi TS, just got my Lectric xp3.0 this week and need to get insurance. Which insurance company do you use please? Regarding the gps tracker, are you referring to an AirTag or an actual “gps tracking device” thank you for your time!!
@@lawnmowerman2199 I use Sundays bicycle insurance. I paid about $100 for one year. I do not use any Air Tags. One could hide an air tag somewhere, but I just use two good locking systems.
I understand some bikes get stolen for parts, but it would also be good if they made a digital lockout for all eBikes, just like smartphones, so thieves know it’s pointless to steal your bike if they don’t have the bio or numerical code making it virtually useless.
The only bike that is safe from a thief is one that is out of sight or being watched by someone alert to a thief. A $100 18v hand held grinder with a 4" cut-off wheel can cut through any lock, any cable, and any chain in seconds. Bike lockers with recessed tumbler locks are the only place to even consider leaving a bike for an extended period of time. I have done trips of a thousand or more miles since 1968 and lost one bike in 1970 that had a cable lock around a power pole and lesson learned. I never leave my bike unattended but have in indoors or inside and out of sight in a car or in the covered bed of a truck. The advantage of the folding bikes is that they take up less space and can be taken indoors more easily. I love traveling in Costa Rica because at any parking spot there will be a freelance attendant who will watch over your bike or car while you are inside a store or a restaurant and when you leave you tip the fellow a couple of dollars. This works exceedingly well in preventing petty theft unlike the USA where we rely on insurance coverage after the fact.
I agree, any lock can be defeated. You just want to make sure your bike isn't the easiest one to steal. Interesting about the freelance attendant, thanks for sharing.
So my wife and I have our Rad folding bikes on there way from Washington to our location in Wisconsin and are looking forward to the new adventure. The topic of discussion this morning was locking our bikes . One of the scenarios for use will be to take them along with us on our camping trips besides the use of them around out neighborhood. I just recently view a camping/E-bike You Tube video in which the couple had both there E-bikes stolen 2 weeks ago. Admitting to not locking them over night and raving in the past about the unity and comradery between campers. They have since changed there mind set since this is the second time in a 2 year period that bikes were stolen 3 total. The last pair totaling over $7000 dollars , ouch! Any suggestions on camping lock up? Getting a little more creative around the camp site with locking up.
Sorry for the delay .We are in the Waukesha area . Bed of the truck. I believe when we get to our camping site the bikes will remain out and probably covered. I've been looking at possibilities around the hitch to secure.
@@breb77 nice! I grew up in that area. Kryptonite makes a floor anchor with a bracket that can be attached to the bed of the truck. Otherwise a lockable bike rack while also using some hefty chains to secure them together/to the bike rack is a good plan. And of course covering them to not draw attention.
@@breb77 you may want to look at Pragmasis i came across them whilst looking to upgrade some of my bike locks they seem to be a good British engineering company they do sell to military as well, and sell a wide range of security products. I'm considering their bike shed shackle option.
i dont agree with lock according to value as its YOUR money and time to replace the bike and everything else you want to change on it. All you are doing is giving the bike to thieves otherwise as all locks can be quickly cut!
That's fair - it's more of a guideline if people are looking for a suggestion. As you point out you are just buying time and you just want to make your bike not the easiest target.
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What lock do you use to lock up your electric bike?
Watching vids like this got me started on scouting bike racks on places I would like to bike to. I was at a movie theater recently and the bike rack outside isn't even bolted down, and I was able to just move it on my own. Meanwhile a local mall has these really thick tube ones cemented into the pavement.
I mean are you thinking they're going to steal the bike rack too? I don't mind a rack not being bolted down, but if the parts are janky or flimsy then yeah avoid for sure.
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I suppose that's fair, but it can depend, the one I saw at the movie theater I was able to move with just one hand.
@@delbomb3131If the bikes on a rack are valuable enough thieves can and will take the whole rack and load it in a vehicle. Another way is to just cut through the weak rack if your bike has a tougher lock.
I currently use a combination of Kryptonite u-locks (a New York Fuggetaboutit and an Evolution), and cables, but am considering a chain as my u-lock shackles are too short to capture the front wheel to the frame. The cables lock the seat and front wheel. The big u-lock gets the frame and rear wheel. Sometimes I have to use the big u-lock just for the frame due to the rack design. Sometimes I have to use a cable to lock the frame to something other than a rack due to distance, thus considering a chain. So many places simply don’t accommodate bike parking, so I have to use a light pole, guard rail, etc.
Of course, the Lock-picking Lawyer demonstrates how easily a lot of locks, including bike locks, are picked or defeated, so that makes the decision difficult.
Sounds like you have a pretty good security setup. While the Lockpicking Lawyer can easily defeat any lock it does take some skill and not every thief is going to take the time to learn. My assumption is they look for more of the easy wins, but I also don't live in an area where theft is much of a problem at all. Thanks for watching and your comment!
cables wont stop anyone cutting into them unfortunately. look at hexlock and other varients that will secure your seat, wheels and accessories better.
I’m surprised bicycle insurance wasn’t mentioned. I have my Lectric XP 2.0 insured against theft for $8 per month. A $25 GPS tracker is also a good way to keep track of your bike. Locks are important, but they will not stop a determined thief.
Hi TS, just got my Lectric xp3.0 this week and need to get insurance. Which insurance company do you use please? Regarding the gps tracker, are you referring to an AirTag or an actual “gps tracking device” thank you for your time!!
@@lawnmowerman2199 I use Sundays bicycle insurance. I paid about $100 for one year. I do not use any Air Tags. One could hide an air tag somewhere, but I just use two good locking systems.
I understand some bikes get stolen for parts, but it would also be good if they made a digital lockout for all eBikes, just like smartphones, so thieves know it’s pointless to steal your bike if they don’t have the bio or numerical code making it virtually useless.
My ebike in fact has a startup password. And to even turn it on you need the key fob to "unlock" the bike. Won't even power on without that step.
The only bike that is safe from a thief is one that is out of sight or being watched by someone alert to a thief. A $100 18v hand held grinder with a 4" cut-off wheel can cut through any lock, any cable, and any chain in seconds. Bike lockers with recessed tumbler locks are the only place to even consider leaving a bike for an extended period of time.
I have done trips of a thousand or more miles since 1968 and lost one bike in 1970 that had a cable lock around a power pole and lesson learned. I never leave my bike unattended but have in indoors or inside and out of sight in a car or in the covered bed of a truck. The advantage of the folding bikes is that they take up less space and can be taken indoors more easily.
I love traveling in Costa Rica because at any parking spot there will be a freelance attendant who will watch over your bike or car while you are inside a store or a restaurant and when you leave you tip the fellow a couple of dollars. This works exceedingly well in preventing petty theft unlike the USA where we rely on insurance coverage after the fact.
I agree, any lock can be defeated. You just want to make sure your bike isn't the easiest one to steal. Interesting about the freelance attendant, thanks for sharing.
Wealth of advice. Fast and succinct.
So my wife and I have our Rad folding bikes on there way from Washington to our location in Wisconsin and are looking forward to the new adventure. The topic of discussion this morning was locking our bikes . One of the scenarios for use will be to take them along with us on our camping trips besides the use of them around out neighborhood. I just recently view a camping/E-bike You Tube video in which the couple had both there E-bikes stolen 2 weeks ago. Admitting to not locking them over night and raving in the past about the unity and comradery between campers. They have since changed there mind set since this is the second time in a 2 year period that bikes were stolen 3 total. The last pair totaling over $7000 dollars , ouch! Any suggestions on camping lock up? Getting a little more creative around the camp site with locking up.
Where in WI? That's where I'm based. Will the bikes be on a hitch rack or in the bed of a truck?
Sorry for the delay .We are in the Waukesha area . Bed of the truck. I believe when we get to our camping site the bikes will remain out and probably covered. I've been looking at possibilities around the hitch to secure.
@@breb77 nice! I grew up in that area. Kryptonite makes a floor anchor with a bracket that can be attached to the bed of the truck. Otherwise a lockable bike rack while also using some hefty chains to secure them together/to the bike rack is a good plan. And of course covering them to not draw attention.
@@breb77 you may want to look at Pragmasis i came across them whilst looking to upgrade some of my bike locks they seem to be a good British engineering company they do sell to military as well, and sell a wide range of security products. I'm considering their bike shed shackle option.
Don't forget: write down your bike's serial number. If it's stolen, it's the first thing you'll need to file a police report.
Thanks for doing this.
Thanks for watching!
Just curious , obviously the links are not, but are the posts of a chain link fence safe?
I've had two bikes stolen in my youth right off the bike rack at school. Now I use two locks, an alarm and remove the battery.
You can never be too careful with an ebike. But it sounds like you are taking some proper precautions. -JT
We need a motor lock on a e-bike mid drive motor lock somehow the lock your motor up
Lockable batteries can be stolen. Simply keep it with you
Totally agree!
i dont agree with lock according to value as its YOUR money and time to replace the bike and everything else you want to change on it. All you are doing is giving the bike to thieves otherwise as all locks can be quickly cut!
That's fair - it's more of a guideline if people are looking for a suggestion. As you point out you are just buying time and you just want to make your bike not the easiest target.
having someone talk about it isnt the same as physically showing a video or imagery of it, so this is only half helpful.
I agree, we'd like to do more videos featuring locks.