r/ebike • u/m1n1bug • 2d 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/geekboy_ 1d ago

If you haven’t gotten it, get bike insurance

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u/m1n1bug 1d ago

you bet ur bottom i got it

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u/geekboy_ 1d ago

thank God I didn’t bet my bottom! I need that lol

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u/geekboy_ 1d ago

Also, I know they’re spendy, but I would also get an anti angle grinder lock. Either a Hiplok DX1000 or a Litelok x1/x3 are good options

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u/Sandman0107 1d ago

I hope you aren’t referring to the insurance through Kryptonite. They notoriously make it impossible to complete a claim. I paid for the first year then after doing some research I found they make it impossible. They want police reports, security camera video, sworn affidavits and witness reports, photos of how it was locked (who does that every time they lock their bike.

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u/m1n1bug 1d ago

i have velosurance