New type Ebike lock...

[Wetstuff]

I have been fiddling around with those thin 'cable locks... sometimes adding one on either side of my trike's rear basket so it might confuse someone cutting the first one only not being able to get away fast. (I also suspect Trikes are not prime targets...).

But, I found one I really like: a disk brake lock on Amazon. This one is quite simple, durable and may be a small target for a grinder. It comes with an internal screaming alarm, but I dismantled it by removing the batteries as I am really not fond of gratuitous noises... Visibility and bulk may be sufficient. As I do not leave this unattended for any long periods, I suspect (X my fingers) I will be in possession of this trike for a long while. Jim/Maryland

 

[Dave Rocks]

It's not new. You could just use a pad lock.

 

[fooferdoggie]

myself I would forget and it may damage something or bend the rotor.

 

[sc00ter]

Buy a cable reminder. If you have a Cycle Gear near you they sell them. It's a bright orange, wound little cable. Put one end around the lock and the other over your grip. I use one religiously for my motorcycle lock, as I lock it thru my front wheel. I don't wanna drop my baby on the ground by forgetting to remove the lock first!

Those disc locks work good enough. They can be a pain to angle grind (don't ask how I know) and me, I would have left the alarm operational. Pad locks work as well and are harder to angle grind because they wiggle around, unlike the rigid mounted disc lock. Stupid side thing I do with old locks:

Even have a old U-lock that's on its last leg? Or a pad lock that no longer works well? I save them and toss them in the trunk of my car. They can be fun to lock down something in the wild for whatever reason. A motorcycle that made you mad, a bicycle that pulled out in front of you, a gate that should be locked, doors to a business with the loop handles that needs to be closed for awhile. Around someones neck like a necklace? Use your imagination. These are older U-locks that can be removed without much fuss, but can still cause a huge headache for someone. I have 2 ratty Onguard U-locks and 1 heavy duty but crunchy pad lock in the trunk right now, waiting for new homes. All of them have one key in them, in the unlocked position, and are probably only good for one more lock down. Toss the key on the roof of the building or down the sewer afterwards, then park away from the lock down scene and pull out those binoculars you have in your cars door pocket and watch the chaos ensue.

 

[Wetstuff]

Interesting. Thinking cable locks, even multiples, would present little resistance to a bolt cutter ....I needed to upgrade to deter the guy with a grinder. The large metal 'folding ruler' style Lectric provides is cumbersome, heavy and often difficult to find a place to attach other than the trike itself but, I have used it in places where my little cables did not seem to be enough; places with low visibility/exposure. But, I am lazy... I just want to do this quickly. Since it only takes a second, I will still use it in places where the exposure is low risk.

I think the biggest problem with a padlock is the guy with the grinder will be slowed somewhat by the high heat and noise generated, but the depth of the cut is still pretty small. Scooter mentioned a 'reminder cable; this does come with a brite cable to hang on your handlebars, but I figure.. 'if I can't see this' then I better consider Uber instead of the trike for transportation. Cheers.

Jim

 

[edobici_forza]

@Wetstuff, the REMINDER that the rotor lock is intalled/present on your trike is built-in...the lock's alarm which you deactivated (by removing batteries). I used a rotor lock on my motorcycle, and I used the reminder cable, attached next to the engine Starter/Kill Switch, so it was difficult to ignore. on a bike you don't have that initial step.
I still use that same disc lock, as a secondary lock, along with my Hiplok U-lock on my eBike.

You can add a bigger, bright "flag" to the end of the reminder strap that you attach to your handlebar. This is a neoprene keychain strap from AMZN: