How to Lock Electric Scooter: Pros and Cons of Different Locks and Secure Locking Techniques

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
  • Welcome to our comprehensive guide on electric scooter locks and secure locking techniques! In this video, we'll explore various lock types, discuss the pros and cons of each, and teach you how to lock your electric scooter securely to prevent theft.
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    When it comes to scooter security, choosing the right lock is crucial. We'll delve into different locking mechanisms available in the market, ranging from traditional cable locks to folding locks. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of each lock type, helping you make an informed decision based on your needs and preferences.
    Our expert team has extensively researched and tested various scooter locks to bring you the best options available. We'll provide detailed reviews, highlighting the key features and effectiveness of each lock, helping you find the perfect anti-theft solution for your electric scooter.
    But it doesn't stop there! We'll also share invaluable tips and techniques on how to lock your scooter securely. Learn about strategic lock placement, securing both the frame and wheels, and other additional measures you can take to deter thieves effectively.
    Protecting your electric scooter from theft is of utmost importance, and we're here to equip you with the knowledge and tools to safeguard your investment. Join us in this informative video and become a pro at securing your electric scooter with confidence.
    Don't miss out on this ultimate guide to electric scooter locks, where we cover the pros and cons, secure locking techniques, and present the best anti-theft options in the market.
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Komentáře • 60

  • @TerryCloth
    @TerryCloth Před 6 měsíci +19

    I love the ending where the guy used all four locks to lock up his scooter 😄

    • @ElectricWheelers
      @ElectricWheelers  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Safety first 😜

    • @DLlama
      @DLlama Před měsícem +3

      That's gonna be me. I just got a scooter and I LOVE it but I live in a very large & busy city. Theft is everywhere and rarely prosecuted. So when I go to the market for 30m-1h I will be using all 4 locks + digital + alarm 😂👍

    • @ogunsadebenjaminadeiyin2729
      @ogunsadebenjaminadeiyin2729 Před 17 dny

      😂😂😂 S'ogun l'ayé ni?

  • @gauss182
    @gauss182 Před 7 dny

    I always carry with me a U-lock with an extension chain and a flexible lock. Great tips!

  • @marianhreads
    @marianhreads Před 11 měsíci +3

    This is super helpful, thank you!

  • @rociogonzales4727
    @rociogonzales4727 Před 8 měsíci

    I like the folding lock ...thanks for the so useful information !!

  • @tbouchard2789
    @tbouchard2789 Před 8 měsíci +6

    Great tip about suspending the lock mechanism, above the ground, as to avoid hammer attacks. Thx for the compact & substantive videos=)

    • @TerryCloth
      @TerryCloth Před 6 měsíci +1

      Right. That never occurred to me

  • @the-snx2122
    @the-snx2122 Před 9 měsíci +14

    Imagine getting your scooter stolen while you're in a store buying a lock

  • @slplktr
    @slplktr Před 4 měsíci

    Very informative. Thank you.

  • @katya_mironenko
    @katya_mironenko Před 8 měsíci +1

    I have same scooter
    Love it so much

  • @zaknafein641
    @zaknafein641 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I use a combination of thick chain lock and a disc brake lock with an alarm for my Vsett 10+.

  • @Keth417
    @Keth417 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Thanks for that. I think the chain lock is the best all-round, for me anyways - so it weighs a little more, but better that weight than the weight of worry. Re: Lock location, locking away from the ground, suspending the lock: Great tip.

  • @dontsaygabe
    @dontsaygabe Před 10 měsíci +4

    Opting for the best compromise: folding lock. Can’t be lugging a huge lock in my backpack all the time. Thanks!

  • @danielsoucy6688
    @danielsoucy6688 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Liteloc and Hiploc are the best on the market! They can resist grinder attacks! They are more expensive! 189$!

  • @chaxologist2961
    @chaxologist2961 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Is that the Segway Ninebot F40?
    I'm using all these locks at once with the addition of a cuff lock. I also arm 2 motion alarms on my scooter then cover it with a bike cover that can be secured with a cable lock so it conceals where the alarms are as well as the hard locks underneath so the thief can back off before he even takes the cover off!
    I'm using the Seatylock Mason, Foldylock Compact and Seatylock Viking for the U-lock, folding lock and chain, respectively.
    Using all these to lock my current Segway Ninebot Max G30LP and my soon to be brand new Segway Ninebot F2 Pro!

    • @ElectricWheelers
      @ElectricWheelers  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I am using Ninebot F40 and NIU KQi2 in the video.
      You are very thorough in protecting your property :)

  • @Litepaw
    @Litepaw Před 2 měsíci +5

    I dont mind spending 5 minutes locking and unlocking the scooter with a few locks if it means no one steals it

  • @regalrivera
    @regalrivera Před 7 měsíci +3

    Maybe add a tracking device also

  • @user-dm1it5cx8x
    @user-dm1it5cx8x Před 6 měsíci +4

    yes you need to lock it physically or digital but the best way to do please don't leave your escooter or ebike outside for long period time coz no matter what lock you use, it will disappear coz having more time outside more chance to find a way to steal it

  • @odimodi1415
    @odimodi1415 Před 9 měsíci +4

    wow where is that 4:12 ?

    • @lvanoss
      @lvanoss Před 8 měsíci +2

      garden city, denmark

  • @SuperSokol7
    @SuperSokol7 Před 5 měsíci

    I need an e-scooter to go to the gym and am looking for an e-scooter with the best locking points. What do you recommend?

    • @ElectricWheelers
      @ElectricWheelers  Před 5 měsíci

      For getting to the gym you don't need something expensive and fancy I guess. So I would pick something with a good price/quality ratio like NIU KQi3 or Ninebot F40.

    • @SuperSokol7
      @SuperSokol7 Před 5 měsíci

      @@ElectricWheelers but I weigh 100kg and live up a big hill. Gym does not allow to bring escooter inside.

    • @SuperSokol7
      @SuperSokol7 Před 5 měsíci

      @@ElectricWheelers I will check. Thanks.

    • @ElectricWheelers
      @ElectricWheelers  Před 5 měsíci

      @@SuperSokol7 100kg is no problem for most of the scooters. And you just need to buy a good lock. This video provided some good insights.

    • @SuperSokol7
      @SuperSokol7 Před 5 měsíci

      @@ElectricWheelers Thanx, the next issue what if I go to the gym and leave my e-scooter outside and it starts raining? How rain resitant are e-scooters from rain? I usually go to the gym for about 2hours.

  • @-50shadesofINSANITY
    @-50shadesofINSANITY Před 20 dny +1

    U dont need backpack for chain lock.
    I just wrap it around the frame

  • @surar17
    @surar17 Před 4 měsíci

    What about the handcuffs locks ?

    • @ElectricWheelers
      @ElectricWheelers  Před 4 měsíci

      They are uncommon, so I didn't include them in this video. But in general, they are much more secure than cable locks but not as secure as chain locks or U-locks.

  • @likewater1429
    @likewater1429 Před 9 měsíci +4

    If you live in the city area and have fair crime u need a D Lock capable of withstanding a angle grinder for at least 10minutes or more.
    Hiplock D1000 or
    Altor SAF for example
    You need one or two alarms, one for to scare and one to put inside the scooter or hide.
    You need GPS hidden inside the scooter and a
    gps sticker to warn criminals to not even bother trying.
    And maybe a laminated security note hung on the scooter letting them know how risky it is to steal it.
    If u r making quick trips and dont plan on being gone for 10 minute's or more than just the d lock AND folding lock. Never a cable lock.

    • @ElectricWheelers
      @ElectricWheelers  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the good suggestions!

    • @albertomejia7656
      @albertomejia7656 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Everything you saying is true . I found a U -lock with a alarm . I don’t know if it’s good though do you have any suggestions?
      I’m considering getting the kyrptonite u lock with the kyrptonite thick chain use both to lock my scooter

    • @likewater1429
      @likewater1429 Před 8 měsíci

      @@albertomejia7656 kryptonite is a piece of crap when up against a angle grinder. I gave examples already.

    • @Majikal2
      @Majikal2 Před 8 měsíci

      When in doubt, multiply the effort by using multiple locks. Chain/U Lock/Folding lock/Alarm/GPS Sticker. Make them work for it. Assuming your going to be away for a period of time.

    • @lucajack007
      @lucajack007 Před 7 měsíci

      Water thanks for these tips I've been searching Internet and couldn't find direct like this

  • @nayt5831
    @nayt5831 Před 11 měsíci +3

    The best locks r so expensive and all they really do is slow a theif down by a min or two.
    I decided on medium price locks and just spent the money I otherwise would of used on insurance. Piece of mind

    • @ElectricWheelers
      @ElectricWheelers  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I totally agree with you. There's no lock that works 100% of the time. But if your scooter has a decent lock and there is one next to yours with a poor lock - a thief rather takes the other one.

  • @robertgregorio3474
    @robertgregorio3474 Před 7 měsíci +1

    always add an alarm not just lock

  • @SuperSokol7
    @SuperSokol7 Před 5 měsíci

    Stupid that most scooters do not have open locking points, eg VMAX, Segway. Which scooters have open locking points?

  • @flolou8496
    @flolou8496 Před 7 měsíci

    Helpful video, but not as helpful for those times (which is often the majority of the time) when there is nothing to lock the scooter , like a bike rack etc..., than your stuck with only
    the ability to use a large enough lock to lock the front wheel to back wheel, etc...and it still be picked up and carried away,

  • @DLlama
    @DLlama Před měsícem

    If anyone has any recc. for quality security gear please comment! I got a new scooter but theft here is common & unprosecuted! Budget is unlimited! Safety is #1 for me! 👇
    I just got a new NIU KQi3 Max and I LOVE it!! But I live in very large & busy cities where theft is everywhere & insurance is expensive!
    So when I must park my scooter, I want to use all 4 locks + digital + app + alarm 😂👍
    But I don't know what to get! Many ppl recommend folding locks, but theives here are fast & professional. Power tools & lock picking are as common as opportunistic theft & vandalism from homeless. (Yes, I'm in both downtown Los Angeles & San Fransisco California, back & forth for work 😅)
    I will not leave it overnight, but 30min-1hr is likely if I can't bring it with me certain places. Trust me, that's long enough to be worried!! NYC is safer!
    Any lock/security product is worth it if they will protect my scooter!! So, please, tell me all your best lock & security products! I want real reviews from real people!

  • @JackCrossSama
    @JackCrossSama Před 2 měsíci

    put a air tag on it to track it if someone does steal it

  • @Extra-yb2bd
    @Extra-yb2bd Před 4 měsíci +2

    I live in Arab Country i keep it open and go 😂