October 11, 20169 yr It would seem that casual bike theft happens a lot and as bikes are particularly mobile a thief can soon outrun a bikes owner who is on foot and giving chase. E-bikes are even more susceptible as the power gives them a big advantage over a pursuer and I have heard several stories where a bike was left for only a few seconds when someone just simply rode it away in full view of the owner. If on the other hand an e-Bike needed a simple key to make it work a thief would be stuck in treacle and wouldn't be able to ride very far at any speed so in some cases could be caught.... Just a thought..
October 11, 20169 yr Yes ... Preferably whilst supplying very high voltage to the crotch area of the seat.
October 11, 20169 yr Author Yes ... Preferably whilst supplying very high voltage to the crotch area of the seat. MMM They may just enjoy that tho...
October 11, 20169 yr It is called a "frame lock" and becomes second nature to turn the key and remove it even when leaving the bike for seconds and in view. Can't be ridden away, can be picked up and carried away.
October 11, 20169 yr If on the other hand an e-Bike needed a simple key to make it work a thief would be stuck in treacle and wouldn't be able to ride very far at any speed so in some cases could be caught.... Many do have, for example the Ezee e-bikes have keys that need to be inserted and turned to "on" for power. The same key turned to a different position releases the battery for removal. .
October 11, 20169 yr Yes there is a case. (now on another thread, someone has asked how to get a key)
October 12, 20169 yr In some bikes it does!. My RI Motus has a key which 1. Operates a simple lock immobile in the back wheel and 2 electrically locks the battery in situ and disconnects the electric power. Same key two functions . The visual display unit can also be removed by a clip and this further disables the motor. It is important to protect these items as the display unit is the price of a supermarket bike and the battery the price of a poor ebike !
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