Specialized Turbo Levo Locking Tips to Protect the Battery
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- čas přidán 11. 03. 2017
- The Specialized Turbo Levo series has a downtube integrated battery pack which doesn’t physically lock to the frame. Instead of a locking core, they opted for a standard 15 mm thru-axle FSR pivot bolt. While this approach is sturdy and perhaps easier to get at, it’s a bit less secure if you’re locking the bike up in a public space. I was initially very concerned that the battery could get stolen by anyone with a set of hex allen keys but Erik from Peloton Cycles in Fort Collins Colorado showed me how he locks the bike properly so that this won’t happen so easily. In short, he loops a cable through the rear wheel, would disconnect the front wheel using quick release and thread the cable through that as well and ultimately connect it to a u-lock which would also surround the downtube. In this way, the u-lock completely surrounds the battery making it impossible to tip out even if the thru-axle was removed. The cable protects both wheels and the entire bike is secured. We tested this on the Turbo Levo FSR 6Fatty electric mountain bike model and it worked great. Erik recommended the Blackburn u-lock because it secures on both sides (it has notches on both sides) and is therefore more time consuming to cut and steal. Note that Blackburn makes their two point Local U-Lock product in a long size which would work better for ebikes with fat downtubes like the Turbo Levo, you could secure the frame to thicker rails and post with this lock choice. Erik recommends bringing expensive bikes like this inside, not leaving them stored and locked outside overnight because the cable can still be cut and then the battery and wheelset is vulnerable even if the frame itself cannot be stolen so easily.
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Nice info
Can you do a video combining all the techniques to secure the battery and keep it from being stolen. That's my biggest fear about the future project I'm about to do.
If you push the U-Lock up towards the top tube, it seems to me you would be able to remove the battery.
Wish you would have demonstrated removing the battery in the presence of the U-Lock.
The battery can still be removed.
Is there a link to the mentioned commuter hacks?
So basically, never leave your ebike outdoors ever.
Hexlox is a new security item that looks promising. It's magnetic that can only be removed with a key and comes in different sizes to protect all those expense bike parts that can normally be removed from a bike by a thief. Might also work with the battery. Worth looking into. www.kickstarter.com/projects/hexlox/hexlox-anti-theft-for-saddles-wheels-and-more-made
So thieves should just need to buy a lock to get a key like this and they can continue on their thefts.. or am I wrong?
Maybe a second cable to loop through the bike seat and U lock.
Is this the m2 battery? If not what's the exact battery please?
A simple loop on the frame would help bikes with full suspension
Utterly unconvincing: even if you manage to purchase a u-lock that fits the bike perfectly (wide enough to secure to most things, yet narrow enough to prevent going past that angle you mentioned) thieves can still try to apply a lot of force trying to pull the battery out, thus managing to break the insertion point, battery contacts, etc., even if they don´t manage to get the battery out.
Plus, why the heck there´s no integrated locking solution to begin with?? Is this another one of Specialized´s stealthy "features"?
Agreed, If a thief was determined to get it, they will.
An integrated key lock is only mildly better. They can be picked fairly easily.
I'm more annoyed by the fact that the owner has to unscrew the thing to charge the battery off the bike. I wouldn't buy this model for that reason alone. I want the convenience of pulling the battery and carrying it up to my apartment without tools. Plus you could accidentally cross thread the screw and then what?
I also agree with you, but I´m much more annoyed but the lack of an integrated display (I did have to purchase a GPS because my phone is basically unreadable under the sun) and the even more ridiculous inability to change the power assist without taking your left hand off the handlebar (or purchase a tiny Bluetooth device which is nowhere near as ergonomic/dependable as most othe brands offer).
And yes, you´re right about the key lock, but the point is pretty much every other e-bike has it (including bikes that are half this price) so you already have an integrated anti-theft mechanism (also useful to take the battery out and recharge elsewhere, of course) and then you can add the u-lock for additional security, if you´re so inclined. The key lock costs nothing and weighs nothing, it´s just missing, for whatever stupid reason, other than to annoy potential customers like you and me, I guess.
Why? Because this is a mountain bike, it doesn't even have a kickstand, I personally only ride it on the trail so there's no need for a lock.
I'm considering buying an electric bike when I move to Canada(which is next year) But honestly, I don't feel comfortable leaving thousands of dollars strapped to a poll outside :P it's also too heavy to bring into the apartment at night isn't it?
Joe Elyahchouchi did you eventually move? But indeed same thoughts for me as well
just slide the lock up and take the battery
Locks only deter honest people. If some pond life bike thief wants your bike they'll take it, locked or not. The best theft prevention is don't advertise where your bike is left, especially overnight, always be aware of who could be watching you putting it away in your garage or shed. If leaving your bike outside, even if it's only for a minute or so, never assume your bike is safe. Bike thieves are everywhere, trust nobody.
NEVER use a cable lock! Just help bring some thieves to justice that stole four high end MTB's off the back of a car while the owners were dining. They were cable locked. Guy was trying to sell me a 18 TURBO LEVO S-WORKS and when I did some checking with the serial number IT WAS ONE OF THE BIKES TAKEN. Always use heavy gauge chains if your going to let it out of your sight for any period of time.
Believe me.... I would easily by pass that shitt lock set up ...😉👮♀️
fuck this we want a locking bolt! Looks like its battery out every time Ill put this bike on my hitch rack! fack!