...the motion sensors (that turn on only after you lock it) notice it's moving without your knowledge.
Is there any reason that "locking" doesn't render the device immobile? I realize someone could still carry it off, but most thieves would be more reluctant to steal a device they have to take apart and hack before using, than one they can literally just ride away.
I assumed they meant the bike is being geographically displaced and that yes the wheel mechanism would be locked. For example if you pick up the back wheel and push the cycle on the front one only.
Is there any reason that "locking" doesn't render the device immobile? I realize someone could still carry it off, but most thieves would be more reluctant to steal a device they have to take apart and hack before using, than one they can literally just ride away.