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A tex–lock is the best bike lock for e-bikes
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Are you worried about your e-bike being stolen? Without a good bike lock for your e-bike, this fear is quite justified.
E-bike theft is on the increase and there's not much you can do about it with an old, simple bike lock without additional security measures.
Find out here so that you can enjoy your expensive electric bike for as long as possible:
Why you as an e-bike owner should make sure you have the highest possible e-bike theft protection
As reported by Süddeutsche Zeitung, e-bike theft in Germany has already reached a new record level for this period in the first half of 2023, with a financial loss of over 1.1 million euros. In 2022, the total loss amounted to around 2.4 million euros.
The increasing number of e-bikes is contributing to a higher theft rate, and the average theft value per incident has risen to over 3,000 euros in the first half of 2023. To counteract this trend, the police recommend the use of multiple locks and GPS tracking systems with an alarm function, especially for e-bikes.
While certain regions such as Usedom near Poland have a higher concentration of thefts, e-bike thefts are a concern across Germany. Despite the frequency of e-bike thefts, only a small fraction of cases can be solved .
The average compensation paid by insurers for stolen bicycles therefore reached a record value of 970 euros in 2022. In 2021 it was still 860 euros and in 2020 730 euros. According to the GDV, the total claims costs of German bicycle insurers rose by a total of 30 million euros in 2022!
In view of this growing e-bike theft trend and the increasing financial losses, as an e-bike owner you should not compromise on the security of your electric bike and make the highest possible e-bike theft protection an absolute priority.
9 features why a tex–lock is the best bike lock for e-bikes
A tex–lock meets all the requirements of a good lock for e-bikes and protects your electric bike against theft in the best possible way:
1. robust materials:
A good e-bike lock is made of robust materials such as hardened steel or special alloys with a width of at least 13 to 15 mm. Even if the material thickness means a higher weight to carry around, cracking a thick steel core takes a lot of time, which a thief does not have.
A tex–lock is a robust combination of high-tech fibers and special steel
Each tex–lock has a several millimeter thick core of hardened steel inside, which gives saws no chance. The core is surrounded by several layers of high-tech fibers that make the bike lock secure against fire, bolt cutters and other cutting tools.
This has been shown by the bicycle lock test of one of the toughest lock testers in Germany, who could NOT cut the strong textile rope without additional leverage with a 90 cm bolt cutter.
Visitors to the Tollwood festival have also failed to use the sturdy textile rope with a steel core, take a look:
2. flexibility:
The more flexible your e-bike lock is, the better you can connect your expensive bike to a wide variety of fixed objects.
A tex–lock winds around all corners and edges thanks to its enormous flexibility
Texlock bicycle locks are characterized by their immense flexibility, despite the steel core inside. The innovative textile cable technology makes the tex–lock even more flexible than cable locks. This benefits you when locking and unlocking as well as during transportation.
3. sufficient length:
Bicycle experts and the police advise securing an expensive bicycle, especially electric bikes, not only at the frame, but as many bicycle parts as possible. The right lock for an e-bike should therefore be long and flexible enough to lock several bike parts at the same time around a solid object .
With tex–lock eyelet and mate you can secure all your valuable bike parts
With the tex–lock eyelet M and L, you can secure several parts of your e-bike around all kinds of fixed objects at the same time: With a length of 120 or 160 cm, almost no object is too wide or too far away. With the tex–lock mate , you also have enough room to secure your electric bike against theft at 120 cm.
4. high-quality locking mechanism:
Key lock cylinders made of solid materials, such as hardened steel, are more resistant to attacks than bicycle locks with a numerical code or smart locking mechanism. The more compact the lock cylinder is and the more discs it has, the more secure the bike lock is against lock picking and the like.
The tex–lock eyelet and orbit have a robust locking mechanism
The locking cylinder of the tex–lock eyelet and orbit consists of several disks inside and a compact lock housing made of hardened steel. Similar to the steel core inside the textile rope, saws bite their teeth out on it. Find out more about the advantages of our disk lock cylinder compared to other types of locks and why our tex–lock is not available as a bike lock with a combination code.
5. weather and corrosion resistance:
According to the police's e-bike lock recommendation, good bike locks for e-bikes correspond to 5% - 10% of the bike's value. The purchase of an eBike lock should therefore be worthwhile for a long time. To prevent your lock from giving up the ghost prematurely due to the weather, make sure that it is protected against corrosion and the effects of the weather.
A tex–lock is weatherproof
Each Texlock part has a specific requirement for which the appropriate material has been selected. That's why the metal parts that have to withstand attacks are made of extra-hardened steel that has been post-treated with rust protection. The cap on the lock cylinder also prevents dirt from entering the lock housing and thus prevents the key from jamming.
The high-tech fibers defy moisture, UV rays and temperature fluctuations. The easy handling and the beautiful design remain with you for a long time, no matter what weather the tex–lock is exposed to. Please also note our tips for Cleaning and and care.
6. tested high security level:
If you're going to spend a lot of money on a high-quality bike lock, it should deliver what it promises. The Dutch ART Foundation and the British Test Facility for Security Products Sold Secure put bicycle locks through their paces independently of the manufacturer's specifications.
The eyelet and orbit are ART*2 certified and the eyelet also carries the Sold Secure label
The bicycle lock security level of the tex–lock eyelet has been confirmed by the independent testing institutes ART and Sold Secure . Both eyelet bundles carry the ART*2 certificate, the eyelet U-lock Bundle carries the Sold Secure Silver and the eyelet X-lock Bundle even the Sold Secure Gold seal of approval. Details can be found in the article about the eyelet and orbit as a secure bike lock.
7. protection against paint damage:
Electric bikes are real gems, they shine - whether matt or shiny, even from afar. How stupid would it be if the beautiful paint gets scratched by the e-bike lock? The surface of the bike lock should therefore definitely have a coating to protect it from paint damage.
The outermost textile layer of a tex–lock serves to protect against paint damage
The top textile layer of a tex–lock serves to protect against paint damage. Even the metal parts at the ends of the rope have a plastic coating so that no paint scratches can be caused by sharp corners and edges.
8. comfort and practicality:
Even if the security of your e-bike is a top priority, you should not forget that your electric bike is already relatively heavy. It is therefore all the more important to choose a lightweight, secure e-bike lock that does not unnecessarily add to your weight.
A tex–lock is significantly lighter than bicycle locks with the same security level
In most cases, the higher the security level, the higher the weight. Not so with a tex–lock. With the same high security level, it is significantly lighter than other bike locks and does not make your bike luggage any heavier than necessary.
Please note that the quality mark (usually from independent testing facilities) is particularly important for e-bike insurance, as most insurers only accept independently tested locks. Otherwise, you would be left with the financial loss in the event of an e-bike theft.
The tex–lock meets all these requirements for a good e-bike lock as a secure bike lock for e-bikes.
The tex–lock eyelet , orbit or mate are the best bike locks for e-bikes
All three tex–lock models are secure bike locks for e-bikes. Which one is right for you and your e-bike depends:
Both textile locks meet all the characteristics to protect a high quality bike from theft.
The tex–lock mate as a lock for e-bike
In the mate video tutorial you can see that the loop-through principle can also be used with the flexible frame lock extension. The only difference to the tex–lock eyelet is that you pass the locking bolt through the metal eyelet and then click the bolt into the frame lock. Your electric bike can therefore no longer be pushed or carried away.
from the tex–lock mate
from the tex–lock eyelet
Make your e-bike really really safe
As CyclingClaude said at Eurobike 2018:
That's why you should definitely follow our tips on how to lock your bike properly and our 5 tips for additional security measures.
Conclusion: With the tex–lock e-bike bike lock, you can protect your expensive electric bike from theft
The more robust, weatherproof, flexible, longer and paint-friendly the e-bike lock is and the higher the quality of the locking mechanism, the better you can protect your electric bike from theft.
The type of lock that is best for your e-bike depends on you and your bike. Insurance companies and the police recommend spending around 5-10% of the bike's value on a secure lock and securing as many bike parts as possible at the same time. You can find out how many advantages a tex–lock has over other bike locks in the bike lock comparison.
The most important at a glance:
Remember: The more measures you take to protect your e-bike against theft and the more you invest in high protection, the lower your risk.
Safe driving at all times - your tex–lock team
Vanessa Nitschke
The tex–lock is the first bike lock with which the amateur racing cyclist can let her beloved bike out of her sight with peace of mind, which is why she wants to introduce bike enthusiasts to the security, convenience and beauty of tex–lock locks.
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