Congratulations on the new bike. I got one too.
I use a cable lock and padlock. The cable is to prevent people from lifting the whole bike and putting it in a truck. I lock the helmet with a cable too. I am just trying to frustrate opportunistic thieves and people who don't think clearly. Once somebody has your bike, a power tool will break any lock. Also, after breaking the lock, the power tool can be returned to the store for a refund. So anyone who is somewhat resourceful and has no morals has access to lock breaking device.
I stay away from high risk areas.
I park near the front door of the business so everyone can see and never leave the bike more than 15 minutes for a "to go" cup of coffee and a bathroom break.
I keep the battery on the bike. I take the phone. It is all a risk, of course. But I think it is too much trouble to carry the battery with me everywhere. And then if you are concerned the seat, the iPhone mount, can be stolen too. It is so much trouble to carry a battery, pump, repair kit, helmet with you just to go to the bathroom or to buy some liquid. And then there is the quick-release front wheel. which can be removed in 15 seconds. If I am that concerned, I just drive. I just don't see the ebike as a viable commuting tool or a tool for running errands.
The downside of any security system is that it is heavy and it is with you 100% of the time. If you carry it you need to strap it down or else it just bangs on each other or the rack and destroys it. Most of the time I carry nothing but the phone and the tubes are slimed. Sometimes I carry a cable and padlock for bathroom break. I plan on calling Uber or a taxi if there are problems. When I used to commute on a regular bike, I kept the lock at work locked to the bike stand. That way, I don't have to carry it. Just sharing another way to live.
I use a cable lock and padlock. The cable is to prevent people from lifting the whole bike and putting it in a truck. I lock the helmet with a cable too. I am just trying to frustrate opportunistic thieves and people who don't think clearly. Once somebody has your bike, a power tool will break any lock. Also, after breaking the lock, the power tool can be returned to the store for a refund. So anyone who is somewhat resourceful and has no morals has access to lock breaking device.
I stay away from high risk areas.
I park near the front door of the business so everyone can see and never leave the bike more than 15 minutes for a "to go" cup of coffee and a bathroom break.
I keep the battery on the bike. I take the phone. It is all a risk, of course. But I think it is too much trouble to carry the battery with me everywhere. And then if you are concerned the seat, the iPhone mount, can be stolen too. It is so much trouble to carry a battery, pump, repair kit, helmet with you just to go to the bathroom or to buy some liquid. And then there is the quick-release front wheel. which can be removed in 15 seconds. If I am that concerned, I just drive. I just don't see the ebike as a viable commuting tool or a tool for running errands.
The downside of any security system is that it is heavy and it is with you 100% of the time. If you carry it you need to strap it down or else it just bangs on each other or the rack and destroys it. Most of the time I carry nothing but the phone and the tubes are slimed. Sometimes I carry a cable and padlock for bathroom break. I plan on calling Uber or a taxi if there are problems. When I used to commute on a regular bike, I kept the lock at work locked to the bike stand. That way, I don't have to carry it. Just sharing another way to live.