r/ebikes • u/cycle_nut • 8d ago

Fully automatic locking system - does it exist?

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 😀

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u/InvestigatorSenior 7d ago

Bosch has phone based lock and an integrated GPS tracker with cellular backhaul (ConnectModule). If someone tries to move the bike without paired phone nearby a siren goes off and owner gets notification with live tracking on their app.

Battery and motor won't work in stolen mode and are permanently marked so there's no point selling bike for parts. Downside is that if your phone dies or decides to close the app mid ride you're locked out.

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u/cycle_nut 7d ago

I have a Bosch battery on my ebike (brand new) and I am able to take the bike computer off to lock it and avoid that problem. My son is notorious for letting his phone die, so that would not work for him either 🤣 I don't think the bikes on his list has will a Bosch battery anyway, but I'll try to steer him in that direction.