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Speaking from my UK perspective - an ebike would entirely replace my car for nearly all of my travelling needs, except that it's impossible to leave it safely in any public space - bicycle theft is absolutely rampant and prosecution is nearly zero, an expensive bike will be stolen, it's just a question of when not if.

It's just a very solid obstacle to this becoming a major way of travelling unless something is done about bike theft.




Is the theft problem common there with the heavier ones? i.e. the ones that need a pair of fit people to lift it into a truck and take it away?


Given that motorcycle theft is also rampant and thieves have no issue moving a 200kg motorbike onto a van or a trailer, I'd assume it's not going to be a problem. But admittedly I don't know if cargo bikes and similar are also commonly stolen.


Have you any option of insurance ?




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