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How do you protect your bike? (kbin.social)
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So my dilemma: I bought my eBike to help me get around the city, because I don’t have a car and our transit has been going downhill since the pandemic.

HOWEVER, I keep hearing how awful bike thefts are here, and the only way to keep my bike safe is to never let it out of my sight. Which severely limits the types of errand I can use it for.

So — how do you keep your bike safe? Insurance? Alarm? System of expensive locks? Never leave it unattended? Have you ever had your bike stolen? Anything you wish you’d done differently?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah, I’ve got a mid-range Abus U/D lock, and a Kryptonite New York Noose chain. Probably should stop worrying so much about it, but it’s hard to accept maybe losing that much money!

It’s mainly errands that I’m concerned about — same as you, I’ve got secure indoor storage at home and work. But I find myself reluctant to take it on errands versus Uber or transit, because of that risk of losing it.

Clearly I need to get over it! Haha.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

One thing. The police where I live put out a PSA where they recommended registering your bike with 529 Garage. You can do it through an app. Also, it's good to be registered with the manufacturer where ebikes are concerned. For example, they may be the only supplier of the battery you use (if, for example, it is a custom design for the particular model) and if you report your bike stolen, they can keep an eye out for anyone trying to order a replacement battery with your serial number.