LITELOK X1 Saves Orbea E-Bike in Newbury #158

John commutes by train every day and leaves his bike in the Newbury station bike parking from 7am to 7pm. The station has plenty of CCTV, but that didn’t stop his previous bike being stolen a year earlier. This time he bought better locks, including the LITELOK X1, to protect his Orbea e-bike, which has an internal battery and a rear hub motor.

Train stations, as we’re all aware by now, are common hotspots for bike theft, with thieves knowing that owners are likely to be away from their bikes for extended periods. Even with CCTV and high levels of foot traffic, modern bike thieves are still finding ways to operate. Commuting by train is a convenient and practical way to travel and leaving your bike at the station should be something everyone can do with complete peace of mind. That’s why, in today’s world, investing in a high-security bike lock with angle grinder resistance is more important than ever.

When he came back at the end of the day, the bike was still there. Someone had cut straight through the X1’s outer rubber cover on the shackle, but the Barronium armoured lock held, and the lock was still fine. Scuffs further along the arm show that someone had also had a go earlier, probably with a saw or a similar tool.

Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for bike thieves to target the same bike more than once. Once they become familiar with a rider’s routine and the times their bike is likely to be left unattended, they may attempt to strike again. However, these particular thieves clearly underestimated what they were up against, as the LITELOK X1’s high-security features ultimately stopped them in their tracks.

"Came back to find bike still there but with a cut thru the rubber. Lock still fine so will continue to use it."

John will keep using the X1, and in the new year he intends on doubling up and will purchase another LITELOK X1 to enhance his bike's protection.

Our mission at LITELOK is to give riders peace of mind, so that they can ride more and worry less.