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ebike locks – How to lock your ebike

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It is worth starting off by saying that sadly, if a thief is determined enough to take your bike, they will take it. That is unfortunately the world we live in so the best we can do is offer as much resistance as possible using a strong ebike lock so that they hopefully move on a decide to nick someone else’s bike because yours isn’t worth the hassle. And, at least you’ll know you did everything you could and made their life difficult.

Always lock it to something

This may seem obvious, but always, always lock your bike to an immoveable object (if there isn’t one available lock it to the biggest, heaviest thing you can see that you are allowed to lock it to). The best locks and chains in the world would be no good at all if someone could just pick up your bike, throw it in their car or van and then work on the lock at their leisure away from any witnesses.

Lock it through the main triangle of the frame

This is the strongest part of the frame so will take the longest to cut through. Sadly, the value of the components on a bike might be that a potential thief would happily cut through part of the frame to take the rest of your bike so locking it through the strongest part will offer the most resistance.

I’m going to mention the Oxford Shackle 14 Duo U lock a few times through this post as I think this is probably one of the most practical solutions. The 1.2m cable supplied with the U-lock means that you can also wrap it through your wheels.

Bicycle Gold rated products are proven to withstand a 5 minute attack using a higher tool list including TCT hacksaw, larger croppers, larger crowbars, lump hammer etc. You can find out more about the Sold Secure ratings here.

Oxford Shackle 14 Duo U-Lock 320mm x 177mm

Oxford Shackle 14 Duo U-Lock 320mm x 177mm

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Use more than one lock

Ideally, I would use the Sold Secure Bicycle Gold rated Oxford Shackle 14 Duo U lock twice. If you have a mid drive ebike, I would ensure one of the U locks is through the main triangle of the frame securing it to an immoveable object and then use the cable to wrap through the front wheel.

I would use the second lock through the rear wheel and frame (especially if a rear wheel drive) to an immovable object and then use the cable to go through the main frame too.

If your bike is front wheel drive, I would use the U lock through the front wheel and forks to an immoveable object and the cable through the frame as well.

Other options

The Oxford Shackle 14 Duo U lock is a good portable option that is really useful with the extra 1.2m cable included. However, there are other options that are portable and can be used to secure your bike in at least two places.

I personally wouldn’t use anything less than a Sold Secure Bicycle Gold rated lock on an ebike but some insurance companies only require Bronze valued up to £1500 and Silver up to £2500. If your bike is worth more than that, you will need at least Gold rated.

A caveat here from me would be always buy the best lock you can afford, the better the rating, the longer a thief will have to work and fight harder to take your bike. We have included some Sold Secure Diamond products at the bottom of this list which are literally the strongest bike locks you can get.

Bronze options

Silver Options

Gold Options

Diamond Options

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