Originally Posted by
Robert C
I had my bike stolen and returned by the police over a year later. The only problem with the battery was that the thieves had cut the wires from it. I suspect that they had no idea what it was or, in particular, how valuable it was.
I've wondered about stolen bicycle lights with proprietary chargers.
Do the thieves simply use the lights until the battery dies, then discard and steal a new light?
It may be the same with an E-Bike, fun until the battery runs out, then a pain to pedal.
I remember stories of a Corvette pulled from the La Brea tar pits. I can't find any notes about it now, but I believe the story was that someone stole it brand new (complete with original factory detailing). Went joy riding, then dumped it in the tar pits before the tank ran dry.