First Ebike
Posted by Straight-Reveal-6319@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 5 comments
Got a used Bakcou storm off craigslist for $1500, barely even had 70 miles on it. Can't wait to rip some heavy offroading on this thing. Can anyone recommend a good lock for it?
Powerful-Ice-4579@reddit
Those are expensive right, is it fun, fast and lots of power?
Straight-Reveal-6319@reddit (OP)
definitely has more power and speed than I'm ever gonna need. It feels like a tank
Relative-Display-676@reddit
replace the plastic bushings in rear swing arm for metal ones before it starts fishtailing on you.
natelove_@reddit
A regular lock will do, but you should ideally hide a GPS or air tag on the frame or somewhere else.
529bikes@reddit
Nice find on the Storm at that price!! For e-bikes, the lock game is a bit different because the resale value makes them a much bigger target than a regular bike. Two locks of different types is the standard recommendation for anything in the $1500+ range.
For a primary lock, a Litelok X1 ($170 to $260) or a Kryptonite New York Standard ($163) are the most common picks. The X1 has a ceramic composite that actually slows down angle grinders, which matters more for e-bikes than regular bikes. For a secondary, a chain like the Hiplok Gold ($130 to $150, wearable) or a Kryptonite KryptoFlex cable through your front wheel back to the primary.
Also worth doing: remove the battery whenever you lock up outside if it is removable. The battery is a huge chunk of the bike's value and a standalone theft target. And you could even hide an AirTag somewhere non-obvious on the frame, at this price point it is a no-brainer for recovery if the worst happens.
Enjoy the offroading!!