Electric bicycles are a popular means of transportation around the world. Compared with motorcycles and cars, they are lighter and more flexible, but they are also more attractive to thieves.
Every Burchda electric bicycle owner should protect his or her beloved electric bicycle and prevent it from being stolen. Because the electric bicycle is very precious to you, not only in terms of money, but also in terms of emotions. It may accompany you day and night, go to work, go on vacation, or be a gift from your lover or relatives.
How can you prevent electric bikes from being stolen? It is recommended to lock your bike. Below we have some tips on how to lock it .
Types of locks
Choosing the right lock can make the difference between making your bike easy or hard to steal.
Cable lock
Cable locks are lightweight and easy to carry. They are made of a strong steel cable wrapped in plastic. Although cable locks are convenient and easy to carry, they are not that secure. Cable locks can be easily cut by thieves using bolt cutters . A small pair of bolt cutters can be easily hidden in a jacket, and thieves can quickly cut the cable lock and steal your bike. Therefore, cable locks are a good defense, not a bad defense.
U- shaped lock
U -locks are heavier and may be less convenient for you to carry, but they are much more secure than cable locks . The U-shaped part is made of steel, and the lock mechanism is more complicated than a fixed lock . High-quality U -locks are difficult to cut, usually requiring large equipment such as an angle grinder. Larger and louder tools are also more likely to attract attention.
Disc brake alarm lock
Disc brake alarm lock is suitable for vehicles with disc brakes, including bicycles, mountain bikes, electric bicycles, and motorcycles. It is light and convenient, durable, and has the function of sounding an alarm. When the vehicle body is moved or bumped by a thief , the alarm lock will emit a high-decibel piercing alarm sound to attract attention and scare away the thief.
If you are still worried about your electric bike being stolen , in order to increase the insurance factor and increase the difficulty of stealing the bike, it is recommended to equip each bike with two locks instead of one. But we recommend that they are all high-quality.
TIP: If you can, use more than one type of lock ( alarm lock, key lock, cable lock, U -lock). This will confuse the thief and increase the time it takes to steal your bike.
