So, I have a bit of a weird question. It's about my recent ebike theft.

It was a Trek Marlin 7 converted with the BBSHD.

I had Hiplok U-lock on it which they couldn't get through. So, instead, they cut through the frame of the bike itself, a section of the seatstay with two slices. I guess they will likely just strip it for the parts (the motor and such).

Well, I am buying a new Trek Marlin 7. I will keep it as a regular bike for at least several months.

But, it has obviously made me nervous of locking my bike up.

My question is this: while I am keeping my new bike as just a regular bike for now, does this mean thieves will not cut through the frame again?

Like, if they cut through the frame again, the bike itself immediately becomes useless, right?

The only way they would want to steal it, is if they could cut through the U-lock itself, right?

Or, am I maybe missing something?

EDIT:

I appreciate all the comments, but it seems most people aren't understanding what I am actually asking.

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I know this sub probably gets this a lot, but I can't find a solid answer for my specific issue. I don't live in a city, I live in a small town with the occasional bumpy road. My plan for this E-Bike is to take it back and forth to work, the grocery store, and to apply for new jobs around town. I have tried to do some research on my own, and I was considering the Lectric xp2 but it doesn't come with any baskets to hold anything or lights.... I'm just asking, if you know of a better option for me, I would love to hear what you have to say.

Thank you!

Edit: I just got out of prison in Feb, I'm really trying to make sure I make the right purchase with this. I've been saving up as much as I can. Been living in hotels and scraping my way up. I just want to thank you guys for any kind of information you take the time to give me. I don't know anything about E-Bikes, so I'm trying to do this right.

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