I’ve been considering an e-bike or similar for quick trips from my house to coffee shops, bars, the beach, etc. It seems like a great option to not worry about parking and avoid traffic. But I can’t figure out what I would do with such an expensive thing (compared to a regular bike) when I get there.

Do you lock them to bike rack, or whatever random thing you can find? What about scooters, can you even lock them? Is that secure enough?

I really enjoyed shared scooters since you don’t have to worry about that issue at all, until the city council in my city regulated them out of business.

  • @[email protected]English
    7•9 months ago

    I’m just a non-e-biker but here are some of my strategies:

    • Always use two locks (wheel lock + chain for frame)
    • Avoid the ends of bike racks, middle of the pack is best
    • Park next to a more expensive looking bike if possible
    • Park inside (or inside a fence/gate) if possible
    • Keep bike next to me at the park/beach

    It also kinda depends on what kind of theft you are deterring: opportunists (unlocked), lockpicks, boltcutters, on foot vs with a van, organized crime, junkie chop shop. It helps to read up on local sources to see what the highest risk is.