The texlock as a secure bike lock for e-bikes: tested by an e-bike professional
The popularity of e-bikes is steadily increasing - among riders as well as thieves. The concern about e-bike theft is correspondingly high, so that a good Bike lock for the e-bike is indispensable.
But which type of lock is the best for e-bikes?
We compare different e-bike locks and show you, How simple, practical and secure a tex-lock bike lock protects your e-bike and all valuable individual parts from theft. So you can let your beloved electric bike out of your sight without a care in the world.
The tex-lock eylet M with U-lock as an e-bike lock
A secure bike lock for your e-bike is essential!
The bicycle theft rate is constantly rising, the detection rate of (reported) thefts is subterranean and the amount of damage incurred by German bicycle insurers has reached a sad peak:
The main trend is to steal particularly expensive bikes. The worse secured the e-bikes are, the easier they are to steal.
Therefore, secure your electric bike with a High-quality e-bike lock, that meets the special safety requirements. Then your chances of enjoying it for a long time are all the higher.
Special safety requirements for e-bike locks
A good bike lock for e-bikes must offer a particularly high level of theft protection in order to protect the higher value of e-bikes compared to normal bikes. The lock must be long and flexible enough to secure the wide frame and valuable components such as the battery and motor. At the same time, it must not unnecessarily increase the weight of the already heavy e-bike and scratch the paintwork. To summarise, the special requirements for e-bike locks are the following:
- Protection from unsightly paint scratches.
- The higher value, which increases the financial loss in the event of theft.
- The valuable components that require additional protection.
- The heavy weight of the e-bike, which should not be increased unnecessarily.
- Adaptation to individual designs, such as the wide frame.
A good e-bike lock should therefore be particularly robust, flexible, paint-friendly and weather-resistant so that it lasts a long time. There are several options for this.
The different types of bike lock for e-bikes
The tex-lock combines the advantages of all types of bike lock and is therefore not only ideal for protecting normal bikes, but even more so as a good lock for e-bikes. You can find out how well the tex-lock generally performs in comparison to U-locks, folding locks, cable locks, chain locks and frame locks in the Bike lock comparison.
U-lock for e-bikes
High-quality hardened steel U-locks are among the most secure locks for e-bikes. The thicker the steel shackle, the more difficult it is for cutting tools to get through - but the lock also becomes heavier, less flexible and - the larger it is - offers more points of attack for leverage. Locking and unlocking can be awkward and it is often not possible to secure several e-bike parts at the same time. A U-lock that is too narrow, on the other hand, often does not fit around the wide frame of an e-bike and fixed objects.
texlock vs. U-locks
With the D-lock and U/X-lock in the eyelet Bundle, you can secure many valuable e-bike components at the same time. The cable and the variable brackets of the U/X-lock make the connection flexible. This allows you to secure all e-bike parts and minimise leverage at the same time. The D-lock has only one shackle, but fits around almost all e-bike components and impresses with its combination of safety and low weight. It is the lightest Sold Secure Diamond and ART*3 U-lock and protects vehicles with a high risk of theft.
Chain lock for e-bikes
An e-bike chain lock is flexible and can be easily wrapped around all parts of the electric bike. The longer and higher quality it is, the more components can be secured, but the weight also increases. Exposed chain links can cause paint scratches and are more susceptible to weather influences, which reduces the service life. The flexibility makes it more difficult for thieves to attach cutting tools, but can rattle annoyingly while riding.
texlock vs. chain locks
The tex-lock combines these advantages: The hardened steel chain inside the textile rope makes it difficult for cutting tools to get through. Thanks to the textile fibres, nothing rattles with the tex-lock. In addition, all parts are fully encased, making it weatherproof and gentle on paintwork.
High-quality folding locks for e-bikes
High-quality folding locks offer a high level of theft protection, but are heavier the larger and more resistant they are. Although the steel segments can be folded compactly, they are rigid and adapt poorly to e-bikes. Folding locks need to be cleaned regularly to ensure durability, which does not correspond to the low-maintenance use desired by almost 80% of respondents in the “Texlock New Bike Mobility Monitor 2023”.
texlock vs. folding locks
The tex-lock offers a flexible and lightweight alternative to folding locks. It adapts well to the individual design of e-bikes and enables several components to be secured at the same time. Thanks to the textile fibre coating, the tex-lock is resistant to weather conditions and does not cause any damage to the paintwork. It also requires less maintenance and remains noiseless, which fulfils the desire for low-maintenance solutions.
Cable lock for e-bikes
Although a thin e-bike cable lock is light and flexible, it does not offer sufficient resistance to bolt cutters - which is a basic requirement for protection against e-bike theft. A thicker cable increases theft protection, but is heavier and less flexible. Convenience therefore always comes at the expense of security with an e-bike cable lock.
texlock vs. cable locks
The tex-lock combines the flexibility of a thin cable lock with the security of a thick cable lock. The core of the textile rope is surrounded by resistant high-performance fibres that offer a special protective function. This means that the steel core does not have to be extremely thick to ensure a high level of theft protection. The textile fibres and the steel chain offer strong resistance, as visitors to the Tollwood Festival showed when they failed to get through the robust tex-lock.
E-bikes with frame lock
Many e-bikes have an integrated frame lock, which is only practical if you only take your eyes off the e-bike for a short time. However, the e-bike should be connected to a fixed object for longer periods of time, so a frame lock alone does not provide sufficient protection against theft. Even an integrated alarm will not deter every thief.
texlock vs. frame locks
The tex-lock mate is ideal as a supplement to a frame lock. It can be flexibly and easily wrapped around all important e-bike parts and fixed objects, providing reliable theft protection. The frame lock cable can be combined with all standard frame locks and provides optimum protection for the e-bike.
Electronic lock for e-bike battery and motor
Some e-bikes are equipped with electronic locks for the battery and motor, which can often be controlled via an app. The battery cannot then be removed and the motor blocked so that the e-bike cannot be rolled away. Nevertheless, the e-bike can still be carried away.
texlock vs. electronic locks
The tex-lock offers additional protection by securing the e-bike to a fixed object. E-bike expert Christian didn't feel comfortable leaving the Lemmo One unattended with just electronic locks, so he combined them with the tex-lock eyelet for maximum security.
Convinced: The texlock eyelet in the e-bike lock test
E-bike expert Christian Schindler tested the Lemmo One on Lake Constance using the tex-lock eyelet. In his Field report he praises the combination of state-of-the-art technology and practical features of the Lemmo One, which is considered an „e-bike for smart riders“. The electronic locking of the battery and motor is activated by pressing two buttons on the handlebars, and although an alarm system sounds when movement is detected, he adds the tex-lock eyelet to the protection.
The tex-lock eyelet in chateau red secures the Lemmo One in the e-bike bike lock test by Christian Schindler
A tex-lock can also be used for the Maximum safety for your e-bike provide.
Find the best texlock lock for your e-bike
Which tex-lock is the best lock for your e-bike depends on several factors: Whether you want to connect your electric bike particularly quickly, your e-bike already has a frame lock or electronic locks, the number of bike parts to be secured and whether you want to take out e-bike insurance. The police recommend for expensive electric bikes:
- Secure as many bike parts as possible
- Use several locks at the same time
- Spend approx. 5-10% of the bike's value on a lock
Extension for e-bike frame lock
Many insurance companies have similar requirements for e-bike locks and you will only be covered if your lock fulfils them. In many cases, for example, an e-bike frame lock alone is not enough. In this case, the tex-lock mate the reliable extension for your e-bike frame lock and secures many e-bike parts to fixed objects. Find out more about why your Frame lock one push-in cable needs.
U-lock with extension
A safe combination is the tex-lock eyelet in U/X-lock Bundle, certified with ART2 and Sold Secure. For particularly high security, the eyelet D-lock Bundle ART3 and Sold Secure Diamond offer certifications. (Find out in our shackle lock guide whether the D-lock or U/X-lock is the right lock for you. Best U-lock is for you).
Extension for electronic e-bike lock
For faster fastening, especially when important parts are already electronically protected, the tex-lock orbit is a suitable choice and is also ART*2-certified.
Conclusion: A texlock is a reliable e-bike bike lock
In times of increasing e-bike theft, all three tex-lock models - the flexible mate, the secure eyelet Bundles and the fast orbit - offer excellent protection for electric bikes. They combine security, durability and user-friendliness, making them the ideal choice for anyone who wants to secure their electric bikes effectively. Either individually (eyelet-Bundles) or as additional protection for existing frame locks (mate) or electronic locks (orbit). Your investment in a tex-lock will pay off for a long time!
More than just a bike lock for e-bikes
You can use the tex-lock for almost any vehicle with two wheels. Find out how well it works as a Bicycle trailer lock, as E-scooter lock guide and even as Leasing lock suitable.
Always a safe journey!
Your tex-lock team