I like how Abus is truthful with their levels of security. Too many lock companies will label their locks “maximum security” even though they can be picked in seconds or are made of materials like zinc or unhardened steel that can be easily defeated. Hydraulic bolt cutters can easily fit in pockets. The Lockpicking Lawyer has done great review videos of Abus and other bike locks.
I echo Lulu's and Faux's sentiments. Great channel and excellent resource on a plethora of issues related to electric bikes. However, you tend to often interrupt people when they are speaking by interjecting your own thoughts or suddenly redirecting the conversation to something else when, in fact, what they were in the middle of saying had value and merit and was worth hearing out. Please be mindful of that. I feel that a great deal of valuable information got missed because these people weren't given the courtesy to finish sharing sentiments and insights that stem from an inexpressible wealth of expertise.
Nice review Court, thank-you. When parked outdoors, I try to keep my E-Bike in view, and since I ride everywhere in Fullerton, I am sometimes welcomed inside along with my R & M. The ABUS lock system is one of the reasons I bought the bike I did.
Very interesting. A great review. And what a nice bike shop! I learned the hard way to get a more secure lock than you expect to need. The chain lock looks best to me. A cloth bag to carry it in makes sense too. Thanks!
Abus folding locks are awesome with little space taken up, but for real security I have a 1 metre chain 19MM links and a Squire padlock,Yes its very heavy but its stored in a rear rack top bag and the bike is electric so I don't notice the extra weight (10KG)
What you call a café lock has the status of insurance lock in the Netherlands. It has ART 2 approval and is needed to insure your bike. The key retaining make sure that you always have to lock your bike. If you want to claim the theft insurance you must be able to submit 2 keys. Most café clock's what we call ring lock you have to operate the key to lock the bike that is mandatory in the Netherlands for this type of lock so that small children who are sitting on the back rack cannot lock the rear wheel with a foot while driving .
@Eric Knighton - the Netherlands a backward ass country? Get your modal cycle share anywhere near their 27% then you'll be in a position to say that. What the Dutch don't know about cycling isn't worth knowing.
For the key retaining you can buy a key that lets you release it from the rest of your keys that way you can add it back to the rest of your keys easily when you lock it.
Love this guy and the channel. The comments about his interrupting are hysterical to me. Specifically, because I didn’t notice, and that’s probably because I have the same bad habit, LoL.
I like your reviews but I have noticed that you are always interrupting and talking over. It would be nice if you pause and let the other person talk to.
I'm going for that helmet awesome review the locks also when we put our bits and bobs on it makes your ebike a very unique property I'm doing a real discreet lighting set up for night riding
I bought a lock system so fancy for my bike, that when I came out my bike was still there, but my chain was gone. I didn't know whether to feel insulted about my bike, or praised for my lock. But clearly we're both LPL fans.
Had the guy with the camera just let the ABUS guy talk us through the locks this would have been much better an about half the length. Just had to keep jumping in all the time to add nothing but fluff.
Nice review. I learned something, especially about the big chain locks. Riese and Mueller offer (optional) an Abus Bordo top range lock with their top models which has an alarm in it.(i have the Bordo without the alarm) I also use a brake disc lock with an alarm. Lockpicking Lawyer couldnt open ( a cheap chinese one) without triggering the alarm. In crowded bikestands those alarms may be a pain, because an innocent person could trigger your alarm while taking his bike out. Now we need a cafe lock for fatbikes...;-)
I have gone with an Abus folding alarm lock, a U lock, a cable lock and an additional, cheap, motion alarm. All except the U lock attach to the frame for carrying. I expect most thieves will be put off by amount to cut and alarms going off at the same time. Still vulnerable so considering data dot protection.
I wouldn't carry a heavy lock and chain on my mountain bike but I would carry a hardened chain and closed shackle lock with a disk detainer, I would wrap the chain through the back wheel and frame and if you had extra chain loop it around the bike or stand to make it as difficult as possible to cut or pick
Sure wished ABUS would make a Cafe Wheel Lock for a 4" Fat Tire. Very difficult to get a response from ABUS. Have you heard anything about the development of this lock from ABUS? Note: I have a RADExpand 5.
How are you enjoying the RAD, my wife has just purchased one for herself? has not ridden it yet, a few health complications, I whip around with it, mine is a Specialized Como SL 5.0,, only because I loved the look and advantages... they are BOTH equally as FUN in their own ways.... cheers~
I use a folding lock and a wheel lock, I also have a motion alarm cheap and light but very effective, and finally a Samsung smart tag just incase the worse should happen I can track my bike if it comes within 130 meters of a Samsung phone giving me it's exact location.
Where can I get the specialised packages? Can we get the full details of item in that package. In Australia so many ebikes being stolen and need this. Cheers
I combine a larger u lock with a thicker cable lock and a hidden $15 Amazon motion alarm. If I am in a safer area or an area with a lot of traffic I just use the u lock and alarm.
I love multi use products. Has anyone come up with a lock that can convert into a utility rack? The best locking solution I ever saw was a bike rack that locks your bike with a very thick bar in front and behind. The only drawback was you had to put in 50 cents to get the key out.
🚴♂️ Lovin the hair. 🚲 Charlie lives in his helmet❣ 🚴♀️ This is good stuff! But >Q: Who has the strength or rack bandwidth for schlepping chain weight like Jacob Marly?< The electric foldables weigh around 45-60 lbs. Budget battery replacement according to how much my "security" weighs? Plus we have all seen the youtube videos that show people blowing though those cafe lock systems in 45 sec. I can't drink coffee that fast. If a bike costs as much as reliable used car, I do not want to cost $200 cup of coffee via cafe locking lifestyle.
Questions: The teal/gray color of that Specialized Como is awesome, does anyone know what name of the color ? Has anyone accepted the extra weight and used 2 U locks simultaneously?
Having the locks keyed the same as the battery sound like a great feature. How do I actually do that? I can find the ABUS locks on Amazon but I assume if purchase them that way they each come with a key that is different than the battery key on my e-bike? Any information on how to actually buy the ABUS locks and getting them keyed the same would be appreciated.
Ditto even emailing abus I got nothing but a run around, no one would even take my card number to order. After about a week I just gave up. Bike shop referred me back to abus. It sounds SO great but actually getting a lock to match your ebike battery lock is as far away as the moon to me and I tried and tried.
For my journey around America I went with a Gasbike, because of charging issues. But when I got to PA and other extremely hilly areas I end up walking up some steam hills. Am considering getting a front wheel electric kit to help on the hills. Is there one your suggest?
Why would that be a stab in the back? Did they have a contract saying only Court can do reviews of propel bikes? Is propel bikes supposed to be at the mercy of Court for whenever he feels like going back to Brooklyn? Think before posting dumb comments...
I really wish you would ask questions you actually want to hear the answers to. You cut everyone off and I mean EVERYONE. It’s hard to follow and make sense out of some of your videos bc u feel the need to always have the last word I guess? Constructive criticism....hope u can take it.
there is a new way into locks involving nail setting guns used to drive nails into cement. there are u locks that are so beefy i think 3 or 4 inches thick that resists grinders using cast aluminum since aluminum is supposed to gum up a grinder lock picking lawyer is a good place to check with regarding security of some of these locks as you can have a lock that is going to hold up to cutting attacks but is very weak in the pick resistance.
Chainlock is useless against large bolt cutters and grinders. Takes less than half a minute to beat them. Ulocks are good for 50 seconds to a minute against a grinder. Look up the videos.
Great commentary today but I have one gripe,,,bike locks are useless when some Vandal comes along and runs a knife through the side walls of your tires,,, but I'm guessing you have a lock for that to right???
Garry Farmer I’ve been bike only in a high bIke theft city for years and never had any kind of vandalism like that. I’m not saying it doesn’t happen but it’s pretty rare and far more common to get a bike stolen vs having your tires slashed or brake lines cut or something.
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I like how Abus is truthful with their levels of security. Too many lock companies will label their locks “maximum security” even though they can be picked in seconds or are made of materials like zinc or unhardened steel that can be easily defeated. Hydraulic bolt cutters can easily fit in pockets. The Lockpicking Lawyer has done great review videos of Abus and other bike locks.
I would have liked to see the demo of that heavy foldable lock the flat one
I echo Lulu's and Faux's sentiments. Great channel and excellent resource on a plethora of issues related to electric bikes. However, you tend to often interrupt people when they are speaking by interjecting your own thoughts or suddenly redirecting the conversation to something else when, in fact, what they were in the middle of saying had value and merit and was worth hearing out. Please be mindful of that. I feel that a great deal of valuable information got missed because these people weren't given the courtesy to finish sharing sentiments and insights that stem from an inexpressible wealth of expertise.
Nice review Court, thank-you. When parked outdoors, I try to keep my E-Bike in view, and since I ride everywhere in Fullerton, I am sometimes welcomed inside along with my R & M. The ABUS lock system is one of the reasons I bought the bike I did.
Another great video. Maybe adding links to all these great products will helps viewers and create some flow
He does a good job with those reviews. I enjoy them.
Charlie is super - very knowledgeable! Very good video!
Very interesting. A great review. And what a nice bike shop! I learned the hard way to get a more secure lock than you expect to need. The chain lock looks best to me. A cloth bag to carry it in makes sense too. Thanks!
Such a nice reviewer. You guys are great
Can you show the best ways to attach locks to different post and the best positions to tie up?
Love to here more about locking while on auto bike rake and or trailer.
Abus folding locks are awesome with little space taken up, but for real security I have a 1 metre chain 19MM links and a Squire padlock,Yes its very heavy but its stored in a rear rack top bag and the bike is electric so I don't notice the extra weight (10KG)
I am learning so much thank you thank you I just gotten my first e-bike
What you call a café lock has the status of insurance lock in the Netherlands. It has ART 2 approval and is needed to insure your bike. The key retaining make sure that you always have to lock your bike. If you want to claim the theft insurance you must be able to submit 2 keys. Most café clock's what we call ring lock you have to operate the key to lock the bike that is mandatory in the Netherlands for this type of lock so that small children who are sitting on the back rack cannot lock the rear wheel with a foot while driving .
Well, that sounds like a backward ass country Rolf! 😂😂😂
@Eric Knighton - the Netherlands a backward ass country? Get your modal cycle share anywhere near their 27% then you'll be in a position to say that. What the Dutch don't know about cycling isn't worth knowing.
For the key retaining you can buy a key that lets you release it from the rest of your keys that way you can add it back to the rest of your keys easily when you lock it.
Love this guy and the channel. The comments about his interrupting are hysterical to me. Specifically, because I didn’t notice, and that’s probably because I have the same bad habit, LoL.
I like your reviews but I have noticed that you are always interrupting and talking over. It would be nice if you pause and let the other person talk to.
I came here to say the very thing. It'd be nice if he calmed down and let the store owner talk.
you missed the abus folding alarm lock
I'm going for that helmet awesome review the locks also when we put our bits and bobs on it makes your ebike a very unique property I'm doing a real discreet lighting set up for night riding
Tried a Abus 135mm front axle lock on Rad Mini but not long enough using all components that came with axle lock.
I bought a lock system so fancy for my bike, that when I came out my bike was still there, but my chain was gone.
I didn't know whether to feel insulted about my bike, or praised for my lock. But clearly we're both LPL fans.
Yeah, I think I read about this in the Trollheim Gazette.
You mentioned ordering an ABUS lock that maybe matches the ABUS battery key on my Cannondale. Sounds good.
Dude! Let him Speak when you are interviewing him !
Had the guy with the camera just let the ABUS guy talk us through the locks this would have been much better an about half the length. Just had to keep jumping in all the time to add nothing but fluff.
I agree, noticed that in all his videos.
The abus ulock with alarm is awesome no key at all, you use your phone 😎
What size length of chain could you fit into the abus chain bag.
I'm a sucker for a deflopenator & front rack. I look for them on ebikes too.
Great video guys 👍👍
Could you break down what he equipped his bike with?
Nice review. I learned something, especially about the big chain locks.
Riese and Mueller offer (optional) an Abus Bordo top range lock with their top models which has an alarm in it.(i have the Bordo without the alarm)
I also use a brake disc lock with an alarm. Lockpicking Lawyer couldnt open ( a cheap chinese one) without triggering the alarm.
In crowded bikestands those alarms may be a pain, because an innocent person could trigger your alarm while taking his bike out.
Now we need a cafe lock for fatbikes...;-)
I have gone with an Abus folding alarm lock, a U lock, a cable lock and an additional, cheap, motion alarm. All except the U lock attach to the frame for carrying. I expect most thieves will be put off by amount to cut and alarms going off at the same time. Still vulnerable so considering data dot protection.
Man there's an endless amount of ebikes and stores to review
Great Info, and great optics. But, man… this guy as a host/narrator, he asks a lot of rhetorical questions. Give the guest a chance to explain.
Well done. Thanks 👍
Sadly here in NZ it proved impossible to get locks keyed to match the battery lock.
You can also buy a disk lock it goes thru the holes in the disk and locks
Nice shop and decent guy.
Re: the frame mounted cafe lock.. will it fit over fat tire 26x4 ..?
Thanks for all your help, info and advice great job!
In NYC here. Where do I custom order these locks, to use one key.
I wouldn't carry a heavy lock and chain on my mountain bike but I would carry a hardened chain and closed shackle lock with a disk detainer, I would wrap the chain through the back wheel and frame and if you had extra chain loop it around the bike or stand to make it as difficult as possible to cut or pick
anyone got a link where I can order another ABUS lock with my key code ...in Europe . THX
Which Abus frame/cafe lock was used on the Turbo Como in this video?
Abus Tectic Pro 4960
Sure wished ABUS would make a Cafe Wheel Lock for a 4" Fat Tire. Very difficult to get a response from ABUS. Have you heard anything about the development of this lock from ABUS? Note: I have a RADExpand 5.
How are you enjoying the RAD, my wife has just purchased one for herself? has not ridden it yet, a few health complications, I whip around with it, mine is a Specialized Como SL 5.0,, only because I loved the look and advantages... they are BOTH equally as FUN in their own ways.... cheers~
How come you didn’t highlight the folding lock with the alarm? Are they no good?
I use a folding lock and a wheel lock, I also have a motion alarm cheap and light but very effective, and finally a Samsung smart tag just incase the worse should happen I can track my bike if it comes within 130 meters of a Samsung phone giving me it's exact location.
Where can I get the specialised packages? Can we get the full details of item in that package. In Australia so many ebikes being stolen and need this. Cheers
I combine a larger u lock with a thicker cable lock and a hidden $15 Amazon motion alarm. If I am in a safer area or an area with a lot of traffic I just use the u lock and alarm.
What kind of rims, hubs and peddles in green does Charlie have on hius Specialized COMO 5.0?
I love multi use products. Has anyone come up with a lock that can convert into a utility rack?
The best locking solution I ever saw was a bike rack that locks your bike with a very thick bar in front and behind. The only drawback was you had to put in 50 cents to get the key out.
Lol! 😆
How can I purchase the set up you recommend for NY city? Would this work for my RadRover StepThru 1 electric bike?
In nyc you have to take everything into consideration including tracking chip
Cuando llega al Perú esos candados, en especial el que se pone en el chasis para amarrar la llanta tracera y los demás
🚴♂️ Lovin the hair. 🚲 Charlie lives in his helmet❣ 🚴♀️
This is good stuff!
But >Q: Who has the strength or rack bandwidth for schlepping chain weight like Jacob Marly?<
The electric foldables weigh around 45-60 lbs. Budget battery replacement according to how much my "security" weighs?
Plus we have all seen the youtube videos that show people blowing though those cafe lock systems in 45 sec. I can't drink coffee that fast. If a bike costs as much as reliable used car, I do not want to cost $200 cup of coffee via cafe locking lifestyle.
Any "cafe" style locks for fat tire ebikes?
Questions: The teal/gray color of that Specialized Como is awesome, does anyone know what name of the color ? Has anyone accepted the extra weight and used 2 U locks simultaneously?
Woah amazing locks
Having the locks keyed the same as the battery sound like a great feature. How do I actually do that? I can find the ABUS locks on Amazon but I assume if purchase them that way they each come with a key that is different than the battery key on my e-bike? Any information on how to actually buy the ABUS locks and getting them keyed the same would be appreciated.
Ditto even emailing abus I got nothing but a run around, no one would even take my card number to order. After about a week I just gave up. Bike shop referred me back to abus. It sounds SO great but actually getting a lock to match your ebike battery lock is as far away as the moon to me and I tried and tried.
So, which protection is better for ebike? I want to buy some bike for delivery, I live in NYC. Help me to buy the better protection.
For my journey around America I went with a Gasbike, because of charging issues. But when I got to PA and other extremely hilly areas I end up walking up some steam hills. Am considering getting a front wheel electric kit to help on the hills. Is there one your suggest?
great info. Thx!
Hey Court. Thanks for all your videos over the years. Noticed Propel is doing it's own videos with R&M. What a stab in the back.
Why would that be a stab in the back? Did they have a contract saying only Court can do reviews of propel bikes? Is propel bikes supposed to be at the mercy of Court for whenever he feels like going back to Brooklyn?
Think before posting dumb comments...
I really wish you would ask questions you actually want to hear the answers to. You cut everyone off and I mean EVERYONE. It’s hard to follow and make sense out of some of your videos bc u feel the need to always have the last word I guess? Constructive criticism....hope u can take it.
A lot of great info, would have liked to see the locks .ore slowly...Should be a fear monger these are expensive bikes
What a pain it makes me think twice about owning one.
Anyone looking for a good locking strategy look up the Sheldon method.
The way to keep your bike safe is dont park it out of your sight. Period. Also dont leave the front wheel on it, that way they cant escape quick
there is a new way into locks involving nail setting guns used to drive nails into cement.
there are u locks that are so beefy i think 3 or 4 inches thick that resists grinders using cast aluminum since aluminum is supposed to gum up a grinder
lock picking lawyer is a good place to check with regarding security of some of these locks as you can have a lock that is going to hold up to cutting attacks but is very weak in the pick resistance.
literally yammers then mentions locks @2:51
I had my 500$ bmx bike stolen w\ a 25$ locks biggest mistake ever . After I had gotten a 400$ ;bike with a 130$ chain lock . Dang .
I hate keys, you'll forget, it'll get stuck and you have to log it around. I use combinations
15:10
I thought your interviews were awesome
Four abus
The title of this video should have been,"If you live around black people." Dilbert is right.
Chainlock is useless against large bolt cutters and grinders. Takes less than half a minute to beat them. Ulocks are good for 50 seconds to a minute against a grinder. Look up the videos.
The weakest Point on the chain is the lock.
I put a picture of Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi on my bicycle. And I don't even have to lock it up.
I don't trust ebike review he's a salesman not a reviewer.
Great commentary today but I have one gripe,,,bike locks are useless when some Vandal comes along and runs a knife through the side walls of your tires,,, but I'm guessing you have a lock for that to right???
Garry Farmer I’ve been bike only in a high bIke theft city for years and never had any kind of vandalism like that. I’m not saying it doesn’t happen but it’s pretty rare and far more common to get a bike stolen vs having your tires slashed or brake lines cut or something.
@@Newspeak. very true,,,but where I live thieves have the attitude as though if they can't steal it they will trash it,,
Would you rather replace your expensive bike, or comparatively cheap tires?
If you would not talk so much and let the guest explain the features your videos would be more useful.
Ncszzz
Stop trying to sell product
I don’t have a bike lock 🔐 I have a donkey he will kick 🦵 the hell out of anybody even sometimes me when I surprise him that donkey has no mercy
Your riding in a high crime area in a expensive e-bike ! Foolish!