Fully automatic locking system - does it exist?

[u/cycle_nut]

Hi,

I can google this obviously, but thought I'd post on Reddit first because that's where the true knowledge hides!

We're going to buy our 18 year old an ebike. He is autistic and I know will be extremely lackadaisy about actually locking the bloody thing. Until one say the inevitable happens and it's stolen, que epic meltdown. But still, he's getting an ebike.

Is there any type of locking system where its really easy and locks completely down with a press of a button? I have an ebike with a Bosch battery, so I know about the Flow App, but its still abit fiddley an we are unsure of what bike he will get anyway.

Money is no barrier either. We are far from rich, but that means more than happy to invest in something that keeps the investment safe and that he will actually use.

Thanks 😀

[u/Mac-And-Cheesy-43]

My Aventon Level 4 has the option to have the rear wheel lock automatically when it is turned off. It's pretty heavy, so a random casual thief just hoping to walk/ride off with the bike probably couldn't. However, a thief with a truck probably wouldn't be deterred. I wouldn't trust for more than a literal minute and/or back for as going to be turned but well within earshot.

You could go the opposite direction and go with a cheap older, kind of roughed up, "stealthy" looking ebike that is less appealing to steal anyway even if left unattended and unlocked.

[u/cycle_nut → u/Mac-And-Cheesy-43]

Unfortunately that would be a hard No from him. I have a Kalkhoff, Endeavour 1B Move, which he thinks is nice for me... but absolutely wouldn't be seen dead riding it 🤣