How e-bike locks and theft marking work
How e-bike locks and records work
Plain-English notes on how e-bike locks are built, what rating marks mean and what police pages say about locking up. You'll also find how to find and record your serial number.
All the lock notes
How an e-bike lock works: shackle, bolt and cylinderWhat's inside a bike lock, and what stops it opening: the shackle, the locking bolt and the key cylinder, in plain words for new owners.
U-locks, folding locks, chains and cable locks by typeThe main kinds of bike lock and how they differ in build, from rigid U-locks to folding plates, chains, cables and ring locks.
Lock security ratings explainedWhat rating marks from testing bodies like Sold Secure mean, what they leave out, and why e-bikes can have their own category.
What to lock an e-bike to: frame, wheels and anchorsWhich parts of the bike and which fixed objects police and city pages say to lock, and which anchors to avoid.
Why e-bike theft advice differs from ordinary bike adviceDoes an e-bike change what theft guidance says? A look at what police and rating bodies add for e-bikes: value, batteries, two locks.
Frame locks (ring locks) and how they pair with other locksWhat a built-in rear wheel lock does and doesn't do, and how a plug-in chain or a separate U-lock completes the job.
Finding and recording your e-bike's serial numberWhere the frame number usually sits, how to record it, and why police and bike registries ask for it before a theft happens.