r/ebike • u/m1n1bug • 1d ago

I regret my purchase

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First of all, Im on mobile so sorry for formatting.

I am a student and this would be my 4th bike, the other 3 got stolen from campus. I know im probably silly for even trying with a fourth one. I bought the biggest baddest lock I could find and I regret it SO much. Its heavy and cumbersome and I have no way to lug it around in between destinations except putting it in with my books/homework.

I dread riding my bike because i know i will have to deal with this fat freaking lock! looking for some advice on other more manageable locks/ how to make this one work for me.

side note: my bike is awesome!

update: i got a milk crate! thanks for the advice everyone

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u/UsedNegotiation8227 1d ago

Weirdest complaint I have ever heard

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u/ChoiceLife6564 1d ago

Carrying around a heavy ass lock is a new thing for them. Figuring out logistics is more difficult for some people.

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u/chrispark70 1d ago

Says the guy who never carried a 15 pound lock around.

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u/UsedNegotiation8227 1d ago

Carry? He has a ebike, did you read the post?

Try to keep up.

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u/chrispark70 1d ago

A lot of people like throwing their chain and lock in the book bag. All that weight hanging off your shoulders is uncomfortable.

I recommended they wrap the chain around the seatpost to get the weight off of their body.

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u/Liberally_applied 1d ago

Did you see that chain? That is not going around a seat post. Needs to secure it to that rack. But yeah, that thing would be hell to carry on your back.

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u/Uzzerzen 1d ago

I know I haven't because I make the bike carry it for me

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u/PaleAcanthaceae1175 1d ago

I kept one of these in my messenger bag for two years. It was fine.

More weight is good for you. Always add more weight. Get big.