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CyclingTips: Photo Gallery: 2017 Colorado Classic (Photography by John Holderness/Above Four and Brian Hodes/Cor Vos)
CyclingTips also has a great explainer on all the ways Colorado Classic is new and different: Not your father’s stage race: Colorado Classic aims to reimagine cycling events
We are super excited to announce that the prestigious Australian 🇦🇺 cycling portal CYCLING TIPS have tested and reviewed our Suppresio. The article also features some mind blowing pictures taken in Perth. Check out the link to see why the Suppresio ‘takes advantage of all the strengths and beauty of titanium’. For all WITTSON owners, we would also love to hear your feedback in the comments section under the article. Full review here
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Securing Your Investment: Advanced Strategies for Preventing E-Bike Theft
E-bikes are valuable, desirable targets for thieves. Protecting your investment requires a layered approach, combining robust physical security with smart habits and technology. Don’t just lock it; make yours the least appealing target on the rack.
The Foundation: High-Quality Locks (Used Correctly)
Primary Lock: Invest in a Sold Secure Gold (or Diamond) rated heavy-duty U-lock or Folding Lock. This is non-negotiable. Expect to spend $100-$200+.
Secondary Lock: Add a Sold Secure Silver (or Gold) rated heavy-duty chain lock. Different lock types require different tools to defeat.
Locking Technique:
Secure the Frame & Rear Wheel: Thread the primary U-lock/folding lock through the bike frame and the rear wheel, attaching it to an immovable object (thick, fixed bike rack, lamppost). The rear wheel is more valuable (with motor/gears).
Secure the Front Wheel: Use the secondary chain lock to secure the front wheel and the frame to the same immovable object. If using a second U-lock, secure front wheel and frame.
Fill the Shackle: Position the U-lock so the shackle is packed tight with frame/wheel/rack, giving thieves no room to insert leverage tools.
Lock to Something Immovable & Secure: Test racks before locking. Avoid flimsy signposts or trees that can be cut. Lock in well-lit, high-traffic areas.
Elevate the Lock: Keep locks off the ground where they are harder to attack with leverage or smashing tools.
Location, Location, Location:
Avoid Isolated Spots: Always lock in visible, well-lit, high-foot-traffic areas. Thieves prefer privacy.
Vary Your Routine: Don’t lock in the exact same spot every day if possible.
Indoor Storage is Best: Store your e-bike indoors overnight at home (house/apartment/garage) and at work if possible. Never leave it outside overnight regularly.
Use Secure Parking: Opt for guarded bike parking, locked bike cages/cubicles (rented), or monitored bike stations when available in public areas or transit hubs.
Remove the “Value Boosters”:
Take the Battery: Always remove the battery when leaving the bike locked in public. It’s a significant part of the bike’s value (and weight). Take it with you. This also deters casual thieves as the bike is unusable.
Remove the Display: If easily detachable, take the display/control unit with you. It’s expensive to replace and renders the bike less functional.
Take Accessories: Remove lights, bags, computers, and expensive saddles if leaving the bike for extended periods.
Layer on Technology:
GPS Trackers: Hidden GPS trackers (tile-style or integrated) are powerful recovery tools. They allow you and potentially police to locate the bike if stolen. Ensure it has a long battery life or is hardwired. Check subscription costs.
Alarm Locks/U-Locks: Locks with built-in motion sensors that emit a loud siren if tampered with. Draws immediate attention.
Bike Registry: Register your bike’s frame serial number (usually under the bottom bracket) with national registries (like Bike Index or 529 Garage) and local police. Engraving or marking the frame (e.g., UV pen) can also help recovery.
Habits & Mindset:
Lock Every Time, Even “Quickly”: The vast majority of thefts happen when a bike is left unlocked “just for a minute.” Lock it every single time you step away.
Double Lock, Always: Using two high-quality locks of different types significantly increases the time and tools needed to steal your bike, deterring most opportunists.
Insure Your E-Bike: Specific e-bike insurance (covering theft, damage, liability) is highly recommended given the value. Homeowners/renters insurance might cover it, but check limits and deductibles – specialized insurance is often better.
Be Aware: Pay attention to your surroundings when locking and unlocking. Thieves sometimes scout targets
At Home Security:
Anchor It: Secure your e-bike to a heavy-duty ground or wall anchor inside your garage, shed, or home. Use your primary U-lock.
Secure Sheds/Garages: Ensure outbuildings have robust locks and potentially alarms. Consider motion-sensor lights.
Protecting your e-bike requires vigilance and investment in security proportional to its value. By combining top-tier locks used correctly, strategic location choices, removal of key components, technological aids like trackers, and vigilant habits, you create multiple layers of defense that dramatically reduce the risk of becoming a victim of theft. Make it hard, make it noisy, and make it traceable.
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