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micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility
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Ebikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, longboards, eboards, motorcycles, skates, unicycles: Whatever floats your goat, this is all things micromobility!
"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.
micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"
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What I've learned from dutch people is that you need to have at least two lock to really lower the chance of getting your bike stolen.
A solid U lock plus a frame lock should be enough to make the next bike more attractive to steal.
Have you considered a pannier?
I throw my locks (one chain, one cable/u-lock combo) in my pannier and forget about em. They're also much nicer than a backpack for carrying anything because of the hot, humid climate I live in.
I used the Abus Granit for the U lock. It had a clip that you put on the bike so it stays there while but in use.
Something like that https://static.lceassets.com/thumbnails/88/8884da9e831e159d899421af611ffa907fae5973/150-support-ush-460-abus-square-1000x1000.jpg
I feel like the inconvenience of locking the bike twice every single time you want to stop somewhere almost negates the convenience of having a fast convenient personal vehicle.
Personally I find that the way I have mine make it more convenient than when I had a single cheaper lock.
The keys are captive on the frame lock while it's open, so I can leave the keys on it while riding and I know I'll never forget them.
When I stop I push the lever of the frame lock, get the keys, unclip the U from the frame and attach the bike.
It's faster this way rather than having to look in my bag or pocket for the keys.