Why Zygg is a great option for food delivery

What’s the best way to get around the city as a delivery courier? Though cars offer some advantages, they are expensive to buy and to own, requiring yearly maintenance and costs related to insurance, registration and your driver’s license. We believe that subscription ebikes offer the easiest way to navigate the city quickly and easily without having to incur large costs. Here are a few of the reasons why we think Zygg ebikes are a great companion to earning more money on UberEats, Skip the Dishes, Ritual and Doordash.

• Zygg ebikes have no upfront costs

You can make money much faster on a subscription Zygg ebike as you don’t have to cover the high price of buying an electric bike. Our subscriptions start at $69/month and include basic maintenance and wear-and-tear repairs.

• Get through the city quickly on an ebike

No getting stuck in traffic, trying to find parking or being double parked. On an ebike it’s easy to show up directly in front of the address, quickly lock up to pick up the delivery and already be back on your way. No time wasted which means you can take on more orders!

• Long range

Our bikes have ranges of up to 60km or even 160km depending on the ebike model you choose. This means you can take on short and long delivery trips and have enough pedal assist to bring you back home.

• Less effort, more orders

Riding a Zygg electric bike will allow you to get to your destination with less manpower. You can rely on the pedal assist to go up hills or for longer trips. You’ll be able to take on more orders without getting exhausted allowing you to make more money over the same amount of time.

• Zygg delivery riders make 30% more on average

A Zygg ebike rider can take on more orders, because you can get to restaurants and clients quicker and you don’t get tired as quickly. Simply put, more orders mean more money. Our existing riders have noticed their earnings increase by 30% since switching from a bike to an electric bike.

How to lock your bike to prevent theft

We know bike thefts will occur no matter what in a big city like Toronto so all you’re looking to do is making your bike harder to steal than another. Electric bikes are more expensive and therefore are more enticing to steal as they can get a higher resale value so follow the steps below to keep your bike safe.

Always lock your bike

First things first, always lock your bike. Even if you’re going in for a quick errand or picking up an order that will only take a few seconds. Most thefts occur when the bike is unlocked in front of a store because it’s easy for thieves to ride off unnoticed. Spending a few seconds locking your bike can save you the cost of the liability as our plans do not cover you if the bike was left unattended and unlocked. Get the full list of the fees associated to a stolen bike.

What lock works best

The locks that work best are the ones we provide you with when you get your Zygg and are included in your subscription. We’ve already done the work to figuring out what locks deter the thieves all you have to do is use them. The Model M has a U-lock provided with it which easily attaches to the frame of the bike when you are riding. The Model G and Q have two locks, one wheel lock for the back wheel which is connected to a chain so you can lock the body as well.

How to lock your bike

For the Model M, make sure the U-lock has both the body of the e-bike (the frame between the two wheels) and the bike post or rack. Never only lock the front or bike wheel or the neck of the e-bike.

For the Model Q & G use the wheel lock for your back wheel and thread the lock through both the frame (space between wheels) to the post or bike rack. Always use both locks when leaving your bike unattended. Never simply use the rear wheel lock as the e-bike can be easily stolen this way. Make sure you take the battery with you and never leave the key of the battery on your bike.

Where to park your bike

Always use posts and racks that are secured to the ground and cannot be lifted. The city of Toronto bike posts can be found around the city and are easy to use and cemented into the ground. Avoid wheel bender racks as the only allow the wheel to be locked and you should always have the frame of the bike securely locked.

During the day, choose a bike rack or post in busy, public and visible area. At night it is best to bring it inside and not leave it on the sidewalk or street overnight.

If you notice your bike has a flat tire while it is locked, reach out to Zygg right away. Sometimes piercing the tire is a technique to have your bike left somewhere longer enabling the thieves more time to steal your bike.

What to do if your bike is stolen

If your bike is stolen let us know right away through our theft report form so we can contact the police and try to retrieve the e-bike.

Gift the magic of Zygg this holiday season

Looking for a great gift for that special someone?

How about bringing back childhood memories (or maybe it was a movie?) of getting your first real bicycle, awkward wrapping and all. Except this time, take away the awkwardness and make it an electric bike with an easily wrapped Zygg gift card! 

We now offer gift cards, so it’s easy to give someone their first ebike from a 2-week trial, to a full year’s subscription to Zygg! This gift card never expires, so they can start their subscription whenever they want.

Getting a gift card is a great way to introduce someone your love to the magic of riding an electric bike without the commitment of having to buy one. With the gift card, they’d also get access to Zygg great Full Service, including free delivery, support and maintenance. Happy Holidays!