Not every electric bikes in Canada built the same way or features similar amenities. While shopping around for a new ride perfect for holidays on the coast or quick commuting through busy traffic, you may want to pay close attention to any safety or security-related features.
Even a budget-friendly electric bike like the Freedare Eden Step-Thru eBike is a hot commodity on the streets. You don’t want to leave work ready to meet up with friends on the other side of town only to find your eBike is no longer parked where you left it and is likely occupying some thieves’ garage floor.
To help you protect your investment, here are some surefire security tips you should consider.
Your first line of security with any Canada electric bike is a quality eBike lock. You want something that cannot be easily cut, and that is attached to the thickest parts of your frame. This way, if a potential thief is scoping out your brand new ride, they’ll be left frustrated and exposed to public eyes if they bring out a saw to cut through the lock.
Try our foldable lock for your eBike. This device attaches right to your frame, meaning you won’t have to worry about leaving it in a bag somewhere when you’re halfway through your morning commute.
When you do use an eBike lock to secure your ebike location, be sure it is affixed to an immovable object. Something like a bike rack secured to the ground or a telephone pole will ensure no one can simply pick up your eBike and the attached items and toss them in the back of their passing truck.
Unfortunately, some people will try to steal the accessories and other items loosely attached to your eBike. Things like an extra battery pack in the rear rack or a backpack loosely tied to your seat could be vulnerable. Your best bet is to carry these items with you so you avoid incentivizing anyone to take them away.
The best deterrent you can ever have for a potential thief is letting the rest of the world know they are there to cause a problem. Park your Canada electric bike in a well-lit area where there is a lot of passing foot traffic. People can tell when someone is up to no good. There is a certain feeling that raises eyebrows and makes humans do a double take, just in case.
Getting real-time updates on your eBike’s location is crucial to your peace of mind. Installing a third-party tracker that can subtly affix to your ride provides extra security in case it goes missing and you need to locate it at another time.
We cover this for you with our Freedare mobile application. This allows you to get up-to-date insights into the health of your eBike’s diagnostics, map routes you want to travel, and provide anti-theft notifications if your ride is moved from its current location (with GPS tracking).
In the sad event none of these tips work to keep your electric bike ride safe, you may consider eBike insurance. This will cover the financial cost of theft or damaged property, so you are not out of your investment. A lot of eBike riders love to personalize their equipment. That is time and money you want protected, and insurance is a good way to go.
Finally, store your eBike in a safe and lockable location. At Freedare, we provide eBikes like our Eden or Saiga, which can be carried upstairs or lifted into garages where you can safely charge batteries and keep things locked up while you sleep, work, or hang out with friends. Even in apartment complexes, you can take your eBike on the elevator or up the stairs, so it is far from prying eyes during downtime.
Keeping your Canada electric bike safe and secure all year round doesn’t take a lot of work. A little proactive planning and making use of accessories like our folding lock and mobile application goes a long way to protecting your investment.
Learn more about the many security and safety features of our eBikes by contacting our professional team members at Freedare. We look forward to giving you all the insight needed for a confident purchase.
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