Tips for lights and locks for e-bikes

If you’ve got an e-bike, you know how important it is to your daily routine. You rely on your trusted steed to get you to work, run errands, and get you where you need to be. That being said, there’s two important things you want to be certain of when you’re out and about on your e-bike. Number one you want to be sure that your bike is always well-secured and it will be there when you get back to it. And of course, when you’re riding, you want to know that other people can see you. Kryptonite locks recommends high security or greater for most e-bikes.

Good examples of locks suitable for standard e-bikes are the Evolutuon 1090 Mini Integrated Chain, or the Evolution 790 Folding Lock.

If you have an e-cargo bike, you may want to go with  the New York Cinch Ring Chain and Evolution Disc Lock combo. This is a  high security chain allows you the  flexibility to lock both frame and rear  wheel of various style urban cargo bikes  to a fixed object.

A quick guide to locking up

1. Lock your bike in a well-lit area with high foot traffic. Avoid leaving your bike locked outside overnight if possible.

2. Take any removable accessories (such as the e-bike battery, bike GPS and lights) with you when you lock your bike. If your battery has a locking function, use it.

3. Lock to a solid object that can’t be moved or knocked over. Bike racks are ideal, but try giving them a little shake before you lock up—occasionally they aren’t secured tightly to the ground and thieves may take advantage of a loose bike rack.

4. Lock your bike according to the value: Prioritize the frame, then the back wheel and finally the front wheel. If possible, make sure the frame and both of the wheels are securely locked. Bring any easy to remove accessories with you when leaving your e-bike if possible, (e-bike batteries, GPS screens, lights, and so on.)

5. Choose a lock that can’t be cut and will fit as tightly as possible. It’s important to note that e-Bikes vary  by model. When locking your bike, make sure to lock any installed locking mechanism like a pre-installed battery lock.

Want to look for in lights

There are a few factors to consider when it comes to picking out lights. Depending on which e-bike you ride, it may have a built-in system, but it may not. So if there’s not one, you should  definitely get some–even if you’re mostly into daylight riding. Being seen is super important.

1. Lumens

The number of lumens the light emits is important. More…