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Hello, Many years ago I went over my handlebars after a stick jammed between my front spokes and mudguard stays, forcing the stays into the tyre and bringing me to a sudden stop. Luckily I was only doing about 10 mph and wasn’t injured. That incident made me aware of SKS Secu Clips, which release the stays if the mudguard jams. I didn’t buy them at the time — I just removed the crumpled up mudguard and didn't buy a new one. Now I’ve got a new e-bike (Pedibal Navigata: https://pedibal.com/products/pedibal-navigata-cite-folding-electric-bike?variant=45866554491097) and, remembering my crash, I bought Secu Clips straight away. But the mudguards aren’t standard and the stays are too thick for the secu-clips. I figured I’d just take the risk, thinking the mag wheels would make sticks less likely to jam. Today, though, my front wheel locked again — not from a stick this time but from fox poo! A fox crapped on my gravel drive, my tyre rolled over it, and the sticky mess plus stones jammed tight between tyre and mudguard. Thankfully I was walking the bike, not riding. I cleaned everything thoroughly, but the incident reminded me how dangerous a jam can be. I don’t want to put the mudguard back on — this feels like a warning, and I’m sensitive to front-wheel lock after my previous accident. So my questions are: Is there a way to fit a front mudguard that doesn’t sit between fork and tyre? (I’ve seen downtube styles, but nothing seems to fit my weird bike.) Is there an alternative to secuclips that will work with my fat mudguard stays? How important are front mudguards really? Many thanks

Thanks for your replies everybody. I will keep both locks. As you have said, the weight isn't such an issue with an ebike. I've bought some voile straps so I can strap locks to the rear pannier and if going out to the shop I can also just carry them in my pannier bag. I'll use foldylock through rear wheel and frame if just popping into shop and add d lock as additional security if leaving the bike for longer. And most importantly... I'll get it insured.

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Hello! I've recently bought a Pedibal Navigata. I suffer with CFS/ME so the cadence sensor and (legal!) throttle are a god send. Very little effort required to get around. I've only ever previously owned regular bikes. And always locked with a d-lock through the rear wheel and frame, onto the bike rack + cable for front wheel. However I'm finding this isn't possible with this bike, and I imagine a lot of ebikes! I can't find a decent (gold/diamond rated) that will fit through rear wheel/frame/bike rack.... This must be a common problem....so whereas d-lock-->rear wheel/frame-->bike rack seemed the gold standard with regular bikes, what's the best approach with ebikes? I've bought two locks. The litelok X1 and the Foldylock 110. I don't necessarily intend to keep both as they're both heavy! With the litelok (relatively angle grinder proof), I have two options: 1. Rear wheel only to bike rack 2. Frame only to bike rack Option 1. I like this because it means that nobody can ride away on the bike, even if they cut through the bike rack. But, it leaves me open to somebody just removing the frame and leaving the rear wheel behind. Is this likely? How long does it take/how arduous is it to remove a rear wheel that contains the motor and gears? Or cutting through rack and carrying bike off. Option 2 leaves me open to somebody just cutting the bike rack and riding off with the bike. With the foldylock (not angle grinder proof) I have the above two options, but also the holy grail of: Lock through rear wheel and frame to bike rack. However this isn't angle grinder proof so somebody could easily ride off with the bike. I could of course use both, but that's a hell of a lot of money spent on locks, and 4kg on my back (unless I can find a convenient way to carry them on the bike). If you're happy to offer your advice, please let me know: 1. What would you do from the above options? 2. What would you suggest other than the options I've offered? 3. What does everybody else do?! Any information I can find online/YouTube just isn't suitable for my bike. How are you all locking up your ebikes?! I will also get it insured. Thank you for any advice you're able to offer.