What should i do?

[Dan__B]

Ive recently got a canyon neuron on which has a removable battery. When i lock my bike up should i remove the battery or leave it in? Which ones safer? Many thanks Dan

 

[Andy A]

If that were me I would definitely remove that battery for sure.

 

[Mattwilko92]

Ive recently got a canyon neuron on which has a removable battery. When i lock my bike up should i remove the battery or leave it in? Which ones safer? Many thanks Dan

What do you mean by “which one is safer”? If you are suggesting to deter theft, removing the battery and putting somewhere else would add time to the thieving scums heist. If you are asking about electrical safety, there is little to no difference in safety when the bike is turned off.

 

[Dan__B]

If that were me I would definitely remove that battery for sure.

Thats what i was thinking but i see bike around with them left on. Thank you Andy

 

[Beekeeper]

I’d be more worried about leaving the battery in direct sunlight. ? ?

 

[Akiwi]

If you were a thief, stealing a heavy e-bike without a battery makes no sense. A. I can't ride it fast, and B. Who is going to pay for a stolen bike where they have to spend up to €1000 for a new battery before it is useable.
At home my bike is locked in the garage, but I take the battery into the house. In winter it won't freeze.
Direct sunlight is probably also not the best also.

 

[Zimmerframe]

I never ride my e-bike with its battery, it makes it much less interesting for anyone to steal it from me.

But in all seriousness, one great thing with the external battery is how easy it is to remove and take with you. It's just like a big heavy key !

If some scumbag does steal your bike, at least you hopefully end up with a spare battery out of the deal.

On the downside, if you take the battery off, the saddle mounted tazer might not work anymore.

 

[Beekeeper]

Battery into rucksack, Abus granite D lock through frame. Long cable through both wheels and seat, secured with a second lock.

 

[Beekeeper]

Need to nip into town to pick up a micro SD card. Hope my bike will cope with this enormous extra weight I’ll be carrying on the way home ?

 

[Zimmerframe]

Some of the "alarms" should help ?? Give more peace of mind ?

Top 7 Bike Alarms of 2019 | Video Review

I quite like this one : A rear light, horn and alarm with movement sensor. Has a wireless controller you can clip/unclip on your handlebars to control the light/horn and take with your to arm/dissarm the alarm :

 

[Beekeeper]

Some of the "alarms" should help ?? Give more peace of mind ?

Top 7 Bike Alarms of 2019 | Video Review

I quite like this one : A rear light, horn and alarm with movement sensor. Has a wireless controller you can clip/unclip on your handlebars to control the light/horn and take with your to arm/dissarm the alarm :

I like it. How much is it?

 

[Zimmerframe]

I like it. How much is it?

amazon.com ..

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074GCKS3Y

and looks the same but different name :

www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ24V30/ref=dp_cerb_1

And UK : several options :

www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=bicycle+tail+light+alarm&ref=nb_sb_noss

 

[Beekeeper]

amazon.com ..

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074GCKS3Y

and looks the same but different name :

www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ24V30/ref=dp_cerb_1

And UK : several options :

www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=bicycle+tail+light+alarm&ref=nb_sb_noss

Bargain!

 

[1oldfart]

Ive recently got a canyon neuron on which has a removable battery. When i lock my bike up should i remove the battery or leave it in? Which ones safer? Many thanks Dan

What if it rains?