It is interesting how many e bike batteries are NOT locked.

[CanNik]

It is interesting how many e bike batteries are NOT locked. Yes they have the standard built in £5 lock yes £5

https://www.amazon.co.uk/bike-Electric- ... 7804714604

WHO! in their right mind, sorry (autistic joke) relies on a £5 bike lock.

I have not posted this for someone to comment on what it looks like, it is my choice but this is my solution. And NO it can not be slid up/down as it goes through the mudguard.

In fact I don't care if my bike is stolen, I use 2 D locks both Diamond and two of these for the battery, my only concern is being left stranded not the replacement, £30 a small cost for extra security, we all know all locks can be cut but a deterrent is a deterrent

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hiplok-Bike-Lo ... 9hdGY&th=1

 

[mrgold35]

Seems like it is opportunity for future manufactures can electronically link/lock a battery pack to an ebike with an encrypted code. Battery packs do have the power to transmit the unlock code to the bike once you enable with a key/keypad/fob. Similar to vehicle having several key fobs being linked electronically to vehicle to start. Wouldn't bother me to have a key/key fob to enable the electrical system, everything is electronically locked without, and battery pack is useless without being attached to that one ebike. Would be so nice to have a wireless key fob I can wear around my neck and enables my ebike when I walk up or touch a "wake up" button on handlebar/lcd screen. I've had zero issues in the last +35 years with keys and now key fob security systems as an extra layer of defense with the vehicles I've owned.

 

[CanNik]

I am just amazed that NO manufacturer has done a battery lock ? I showed Halfords and they said they never thought about it and THEY sell the locks

 

[Slaphappygamer]

That was something the I was looking at when I was in the market for an ebike. I went with the ride1up 700 because it has an integrated battery. The battery locks to the frame.

The thing I didn’t like is that the battery can simply turned on. Even with a passcode on the display, the throttle will still be active (I think that is the case with most e-bikes). I installed a key switch between the controller and the display. Now the key must be turned to activate the display.

The issue with a key fob, is battery drain. The receiver will be on, constantly. I did install a scooter alarm on my bike. I can activate it and it will sound if the bike is moved. Very much like a car. I took it out because it was draining about .5 volts a day. That adds up. In my 4 mile commute, I can use between 1-1.5v. Round trip, that’s about 2-3 volts. I use my battery from 54v to 46v. Sure I’d charge more often, but I’m also not parking in public much, so out it went.

 

[Sparky731]

Durning our group ride last Saturday a lady’s battery fell out of her bike. Definitely not locked. FYI, we advised her not to put her bike‘s battery in her garage or house until 100% confident it was not damaged.

 

[mrgold35]

The issue with a key fob, is battery drain. The receiver will be on, constantly.

I was thinking about a "wake" button somewhere on the ebike LCD screen or On/Off power button so the wireless key fob can sync to ebike if you don't have the secure encoded key option. I've had key fobs with a single Cr2032 batteries last 3-6 years depending on vehicle. The key fob could be configured to use zero power like a garage door opener until you press a fob button. There could also be a passcode to enter into the LCD screen and a physical encoded key if the wireless fob is having issues.

I can unlock my cars with a physical key, pocket key fob, or from a smartphone app (only changed out the CR2032 battery once for each for the 2018 and 2019 models).

 

[Dry Fork]

battery fell out of her bike. Definitely not locked

My Juiced RCS battery barely holds itself in when locked. I had it pop loose once. And ever since I use a bungie cord to help insure it stays in place.

 

[Chargeride]

My battery has built in anti theft.
All the screws holding it together have stripped, its taped together with three different shades of insulation tape.
The battery connector is an electricians screw block and the battery mount is made from rusty sheet steel screwed into the case.
I'm not bragging, just getting it off my chest

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

My battery has built in anti theft.
All the screws holding it together have stripped, its taped together with three different shades of insulation tape.
The battery connector is an electricians screw block and the battery mount is made from rusty sheet steel screwed into the case.
I'm not bragging, just getting it off my chest

Nothing turns off a would-be thief like clashing tape.

 

[Chargeride]

I've seen them back off in horror.

 

[Art Deco]

My battery has built in anti theft.
All the screws holding it together have stripped, its taped together with three different shades of insulation tape.
The battery connector is an electricians screw block and the battery mount is made from rusty sheet steel screwed into the case.
I'm not bragging, just getting it off my chest

An "Ugly Bike" might be your best anti theft device, actually ... add some duct tape to the seat and a fake patch on the tire and you're good .

 

[fooferdoggie]

I've seen them back off in horror.

maybe afraid it would set their house on fire. maybe some fake charring on the bike and battery case?

 

[Sparky731]

After having a biker’s battery drop out of her bike while on a group ride, us bike group leaders are now carrying plastic wire ties to strap losose batteries in place. The tool bag is always adapting.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

After having a biker’s battery drop out of her bike while on a group ride, us bike group leaders are now carrying plastic wire ties to strap losose batteries in place. The tool bag is always adapting.

You anticipate that happening again? Takes some muscle to get my battery off the bike, but I'm sure some are easier than others.

 

[PCeBiker]

I almost lost my battery.
I rode my new ebike for a week before I thought to notice a clunking/rattling noise.
It turned out to be my battery bouncing around in the battery brackets.
By the time I caught it, the damage was done.

I damn near lost my battery,..

I managed to fix up my broken locking upper bracket, and I glued two velcro straps to my frame to synch down my battery,..

By the end of this year my bottom bracket was smashed,..

So I replaced both brackets.
I reinforced both brackets with silicone then glued them in place with black RTV silicone.

Water was getting past my bottom battery bracket and feeding directly into my other bottom bracket (axle),..

All sealed up and hopefully good for next year,..

 

[PCeBiker]

Durning our group ride last Saturday a lady’s battery fell out of her bike. Definitely not locked. FYI, we advised her not to put her bike‘s battery in her garage or house until 100% confident it was not damaged.

My battery was locked, but the lock is made out of crap plastic.
It will break if you stare at it hard enough.

 

[Sparky731]

You anticipate that happening again? Takes some muscle to get my battery off the bike, but I'm sure some are easier than others.

So far I have ridden with 3 bikes that lost their batteries. One Trek RIB popped out, one recumbent with an under carriage mount, and one with the battery horizontally plugged. All resulted in cracked cases. I recommended fire awareness and LBS checks.

 

[fooferdoggie]

So far I have ridden with 3 bikes that lost their batteries. One Trek RIB popped out, one recumbent with an under carriage mount, and one with the battery horizontally plugged. All resulted in cracked cases. I recommended fire awareness and LBS checks.

yahoo need to be adjusted well. I still like the bosch external mount battery the best you know when it is locked in place and you can feel how tight it is. plus it's easy to take on and off. the only time my trek battery fell off is when I did not put it in all the way it takes the key to do that.

 

[PCeBiker]

I think those batteries that clip in from underneath are just asking for trouble.
I'd recommend strapping down every battery.

My battery is pretty tough with a one piece aluminum shell, but both ends are made out of the same thin crappy plastic as the mounts.

 

[indianajo]

I made my battery mount out of 3/4"x1/8" aluminum angle, plus a bit of 1/8"x1" strap. It has 18 screws with elastic stop nuts, and the phillips heads are buried in the half inch foam insulation I wrapped around it. Takes an 8" shaft phillips screwdriver to reach the heads. I don't carry one in the pannier. The elastic stop nuts fight the thief every turn until they come off. I've had a couple of nuts backed off a turn or two at the grocery. Then the thief gave up. There are 2 1/4-20 x 4" screws that mount the battery to the bosses welded in the frame. If one has 2 wrenches to take the 2 counter torqued nuts off, one still has to use a nail puller to get the screws to release from the frame. I don't carry that in the pannier, either. A real ***** to get off. No falling on rides, and no theft. I have had some lights cut off, and a couple of tires stabbed with knives by the frustrated while the bike was locked up. You can see it in the avatar, the white thing on the front sitcking out. I'd rather not have a LiIon battery between my legs.