Stop Theft?

[Machog]

Got my new GoCycle, realized its got an on off switch, but no key, no easy way to stop a thief from nabbing it. Other than a chain, any suggestions on how to disable it?

 

[rich c]

Got my new GoCycle, realized its got an on off switch, but no key, no easy way to stop a thief from nabbing it. Other than a chain, any suggestions on how to disable it?

I’m sure any thief can ride it without the battery turned on. A key lockout won’t help. A couple of guys can just carry it away.

 

[OldGuy]

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[Tars Tarkas]

Got my new GoCycle, realized its got an on off switch, but no key, no easy way to stop a thief from nabbing it. Other than a chain, any suggestions on how to disable it?

It sounds like you think you wouldn't need to secure the bike otherwise if you just had a keyed switch. I have a keyed switch and wouldn't leave my bike alone for 10 seconds without locking it up securely to an immovable object. Cables are easy to cut, so I have an ABUS Bordo Granit XPlus 6500 Folding Lock fpr quick stops and a Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain I use additionally for longer stops, or separately in some situations. Plus I have a short light cable to secure the seat to one of those locks.

Even if you had a keyed switch, without locking your bike securely to something, it could be in the back of someone's van in less then 10 seconds.

I think it's worth repeating that cables are notoriously easy to cut. A heavy U-Lock can be very good.

TT

 

[OldGuy]

Fold the handlebars - at least they won't ride it away.

 

[mbvogel]

I was looking at an Abus D-Lock. Anyone know if I'll need a 230mm or 300mm for the Gocycle GX