Tips for securing your e-bike against theft

Tips for securing your e-bike against theft


The craze for the electric bike is undeniable. It would even tend to accelerate with the fallout from the Coronavirus epidemic. The pleasure and ease of its use make it the leading mode of transport both for daily trips and for those related to leisure. The price of this success: theft. The electric bike is an expensive investment. No wonder it also attracts the attention of ill-intentioned people. So here are some tips to avoid the unpleasant surprise of having your electric bike stolen.
How to protect your electric bike against theft?

To effectively protect your electric bike and its accessories against theft, there are a number of precautions to take. You can start by equipping yourself with a lock, if possible, approved by the competent bodies.
Choose a lock approved by the competent bodies.

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Locks are usually provided with indications of their level of security. In order to be able to serve as useful bases of comparison, this information is compiled by external bodies. This is the case of the professional organization SRA (Automobile Repair Safety), ART or FUB (French Federation of Bicycle Users). These organizations carry out in-depth resistance tests on the locks of the different brands. Depending on the results obtained, they issue approvals, approvals and certifications specifying the level of safety achieved. Locks approved with a high level of security are therefore the safest on the market. It is among these that you must choose your lock.

This is the case, for example, of the U Xtrem Bike lock from the AUVRAY brand, certified SRA level 4. From the same brand, the MEGA Lock horseshoe frame lock, certified ART level 2 stars. There is also the Eyelet anti-theft device, from the Tex-Lock brand, sold secure and ART2 certified.

 

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Locks equipped with an alarm are now available on the market. They emit a signal when they detect an unusual movement around them. This device is effective in signaling the presence of thieves and scaring them away. This is the case of the Smart X connected U lock with alarm from the ABUS brand, which is approved by the FUB.

 
Take all precautions to avoid theft.

The attention paid to locking your bike is essential to avoid having the wheels, the saddle or even the bike itself stolen.

It is recommended that you first choose a solid hanging point. For example, a barrier, a lamppost or a traffic sign provided that it is also high enough. You are then advised to attach together on this attachment point, the frame and the front wheel. If possible, the rear wheel and the saddle. This may require 2 locks: a U and a chain for example.

The battery is the most valuable part of the electric bike. It is therefore the one that most interests thieves. Depending on the electric bike models, the battery is either integrated into the frame or removable. In the latter case, the battery attachment is usually secured with a key. However, it is advisable not to leave the battery on the parked bike.