One of the most frustrating things for e-bike enthusiasts is theft, right? Has your e-bike ever been stolen? A few months ago, I dropped my e-bike in front of a store and when I got out it was gone. That is really desperate.
And unfortunately, there is no way to completely prevent e-bike theft as most thieves can be even crazier. However, there are still some things you can do to make it harder for these thieves to steal your precious e-bikes.
4 tips to prevent e-bike theft
insurance payment
Specifically, e-bike insurance can’t prevent an e-bike from being stolen, but if your e-bike is unfortunately stolen, you can get a premium to buy a brand new e-bike. From my point of view, that doesn’t sound too bad.
Using GPS Tracker
As technology becomes more advanced, GPS trackers are improving. They’re basically made and designed to be small in order to prevent them from going unnoticed. You can attach a GPS tracker to your e-bike and connect your smartphone to it so you can know the location of your e-bike wherever you are.
In terms of price, some GPS trackers are affordable, while others will cost you dearly. Before switching to a GPS tracking device, you may need to consider your needs or requirements.
Using the Ebike lock
Obviously, the first step to preventing your e-bike from being stolen is a sturdy and useful lock. There are many types of locks for sale, such as regular U-locks and folding chain or cable locks.
Locks are considered the most accurate and safest because they are made of solid materials. However, most of you also know that a U-lock can be heavier than any other lock and cannot be bent or bent, which is quite limiting.
Compared with U-lock, cable lock is more flexible. However, before trying to buy a cable lock, one thing you need to consider is that you should not try to buy a thin cable lock because of its light weight as these thieves will easily cut them with just a pair of pliers.
Folding locks are becoming more and more popular, especially for those who like to travel by electric bicycles. They are generally flexible and lightweight, allowing you to lock your e-bike under most circumstances. For example, the Magiccycle folding chain lock is made from 26 alloy structural steel links that are strong, durable and of course resistant to breaking and cutting. If a thief was trying to cut it off, I’m sure it would be much more difficult. Also, we call it “burger buckle” because when folded, it’s small in size and looks like a burger. For more information, see the link below:
Use your key correctly
Once you have the right locks, you should know how to properly lock your e-bike. Otherwise, even the strongest locks will be useless. Basically, your locks should go through the frame and both the front and rear wheels. Also, if you’re in an area with a lot of bike thieves, try to prepare a different padlock.
Also, choose an object to which your e-bike can be locked, such as a rock or a tree. This way, almost no thief can steal your e-bike.
Choose the right place
Honestly, if the place where you lock your e-bike is secure enough then you don’t need to worry too much. Wherever you try to park your e-bike, make sure there are surveillance cameras around you. If you are in an unfamiliar place, ask the locals, especially those who also ride bikes as they may be thinking the same thing as you.
How to deal with e-bike theft
First of all, if your adult e-bike is stolen, try to contact the local police and give them as much information as possible. If you are lucky enough to remember the serial number of the frame, which can prove that the e-bike belongs to you, do not hesitate to call the police.
Second, if your e-bike is insured, you should contact the insurance company to file an insurance claim, but what is the procedure? The first step is to call 911 if needed and let them know all the details. The second step is to record key information, including name, address, phone number, etc. Once you have gathered all the necessary information, you can submit your claim. Nowadays, many insurance companies have their own official applications for this. You can of course contact the company, that’s up to you.
Third, take advantage of the internet by uploading photos or details of your e-bike to as many social media sites as possible, especially globally popular ones like Twitter or Facebook. If a thief happens to be trying to sell your e-bike, maybe some guy will find it and tell you what’s going on.
Okay, that’s all about solving the problem of e-bike theft. Even though your e-bike is covered, I believe most of you don’t want to waste time filing a claim. An e-bike may be affordable, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the price is low. I hope you can take good care of your e-bike and this article may be helpful.
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