A2B Speed bike

[Victoria]

Hi - I've lost the key that removes the battery from the bike of my A2B Speed Electric Bike. Does anyone know how I can get another one?

 

[Nealh]

A dealer or a good locksmith.

 

[Andy-Mat]

Hi - I've lost the key that removes the battery from the bike of my A2B Speed Electric Bike. Does anyone know how I can get another one?

Most bikes (that I know of) have 2 keys when new. Have you not still got the second one somewhere safe?
Furthermore, my first bike was 2nd hand, and only had one key, so I took it to a keysmith and he cut me a second one. It was a bit thick, but careful filing thinned it down perfectly.
If all else fails, a locksmith can easily open such a lock without causing damage.
Then you can either get 2 new keys made, or often (not personally checked ou though) a new cylinder can be bought, naturally with keys.
After retiring in 2007, I worked as a locksmith for 7 months, till I had learned the tricks of the trade, cylinder locks are generally very easy to open, far easier than many house owners would like to know....
I still open doors for friends and neighbors, when a problem arises.....
The professionals take an hour, just to get more money, I rarely needed more than a few seconds, for an average door.
Some locks on good bike chain locks though still manage to defeat me! Its my personal test if one is good or bad, but true thieves cut the chain if its well made anyway!
The cheap crap chains break when a sharp pull is made on the bike!!
I hope this helps in some way.
Let us all know how you get on.....
Andy

 

[Amoto65]

Let us hope it is not stolen as we give all this good advise.

 

[sjpt]

You can sometimes disassemble the battery and get at the lock from the inside. Not a complete solution, but may help a little.

 

[Nealh]

You can sometimes disassemble the battery and get at the lock from the inside. Not a complete solution, but may help a little.

One needs to be able to get it off the bike first , no ?

 

[sjpt]

One needs to be able to get it off the bike first , no ?

I haven't done it, but I thought there was a post recently of somebody who did. Clearly depends on the design of the battery ... very likely I just remembered wrong.

 

[nightrider]

Most bikes (that I know of) have 2 keys when new. Have you not still got the second one somewhere safe?
Furthermore, my first bike was 2nd hand, and only had one key, so I took it to a keysmith and he cut me a second one. It was a bit thick, but careful filing thinned it down perfectly.
If all else fails, a locksmith can easily open such a lock without causing damage.
Then you can either get 2 new keys made, or often (not personally checked ou though) a new cylinder can be bought, naturally with keys.
After retiring in 2007, I worked as a locksmith for 7 months, till I had learned the tricks of the trade, cylinder locks are generally very easy to open, far easier than many house owners would like to know....
I still open doors for friends and neighbors, when a problem arises.....
The professionals take an hour, just to get more money, I rarely needed more than a few seconds, for an average door.
Some locks on good bike chain locks though still manage to defeat me! Its my personal test if one is good or bad, but true thieves cut the chain if its well made anyway!
The cheap crap chains break when a sharp pull is made on the bike!!
I hope this helps in some way.
Let us all know how you get on.....
Andy

 

[nightrider]

hi andy, could you give some recommendations for the better cycle locks, much appreciated, cheers

 

[Andy-Mat]

hi andy, could you give some recommendations for the better cycle locks, much appreciated, cheers

One of mine (I use two, one for the front wheel to frame, and one for the rear wheel to frame), is actually for a motorbike, as IMHO, though heavy (hey, I ride an e-bike, I disregard "heavy", as long as it fits in a saddle bag!), they are better made generally, would take far longer to cut through, and possibly might put a thief off who has not otherwise got a clue. I have had it probably 15 years, and it still looks like new, but I have forgotten the name of the Manufacturer, sorry. It is a thick "steel rope", covered in plastic. I can make a picture, nut there is no visible name anywhere.
The ones on e-bay are far thinner, but better or worse I have no idea.
The other one is this one, I do not know the name of the original manufacturer either, as Stark sells it under their own name, maybe someone here will recognise it,and it is also heavy, but beatifully made, with very impressive locks and keys:-

Home :: Accessories :: Stark Drive Lock

The Lock branded and perfect for securing Stark Drive no matter where your travels may take you Includes several mounting accessories to place the lock wherever best suits you on Stark Drive NOTE Free shipping only applies when backed in conjunction with a bike as they will ship in the same box

starkdrive.bike

The thick steel bars are "coated" in thin plastic to reduce possible paint damage. I have tried to pick it a few times, but was unable to.....
I always go for ones with keys that appear to need a lot of work to pick, whenever I buy such stuff!
I sometimes also pop a cheap, motorbike disk brake lock, one in a bright colour, just to show that any thief needs to remove 3 safety devices, one or two of which are also going through gates, steel bars, anything fixed to the ground!
I also have a "Vibration Alarm", that is both sensitive and loud, which looks like an under the saddle rear light. It has a remote control for arming and disarming, which is a common type. And I bought a second one on ebay and "taught it" the codes for my alarm!

4 In 1 Bicycle Security Lock Alarm LED Tail Light Rear Lamp Anti-theft +Remote F | eBay

Instantly produce super loud alert sound to scare the thief away when certain vibration is detected. Applicable models:Normal installation is for bicycle saddle bracket with distance 5-7cm(Any bike models and sizes).

www.ebay.co.uk

Very easy to install, and use.
Andy

 

[nightrider]

One of mine (I use two, one for the front wheel to frame, and one for the rear wheel to frame), is actually for a motorbike, as IMHO, though heavy (hey, I ride an e-bike, I disregard "heavy", as long as it fits in a saddle bag!), they are better made generally, would take far longer to cut through, and possibly might put a thief off who has not otherwise got a clue. I have had it probably 15 years, and it still looks like new, but I have forgotten the name of the Manufacturer, sorry. It is a thick "steel rope", covered in plastic. I can make a picture, nut there is no visible name anywhere.
The ones on e-bay are far thinner, but better or worse I have no idea.
The other one is this one, I do not know the name of the original manufacturer either, as Stark sells it under their own name, maybe someone here will recognise it,and it is also heavy, but beatifully made, with very impressive locks and keys:-

Home :: Accessories :: Stark Drive Lock

The Lock branded and perfect for securing Stark Drive no matter where your travels may take you Includes several mounting accessories to place the lock wherever best suits you on Stark Drive NOTE Free shipping only applies when backed in conjunction with a bike as they will ship in the same box

starkdrive.bike

The thick steel bars are "coated" in thin plastic to reduce possible paint damage. I have tried to pick it a few times, but was unable to.....
I always go for ones with keys that appear to need a lot of work to pick, whenever I buy such stuff!
I sometimes also pop a cheap, motorbike disk brake lock, one in a bright colour, just to show that any thief needs to remove 3 safety devices, one or two of which are also going through gates, steel bars, anything fixed to the ground!
I also have a "Vibration Alarm", that is both sensitive and loud, which looks like an under the saddle rear light. It has a remote control for arming and disarming, which is a common type. And I bought a second one on ebay and "taught it" the codes for my alarm!

4 In 1 Bicycle Security Lock Alarm LED Tail Light Rear Lamp Anti-theft +Remote F | eBay

Instantly produce super loud alert sound to scare the thief away when certain vibration is detected. Applicable models:Normal installation is for bicycle saddle bracket with distance 5-7cm(Any bike models and sizes).

www.ebay.co.uk

Very easy to install, and use.
Andy

 

[nightrider]

ok andy that's great info thanks