Would an electric bike be a wasted investment? (/ likely to be stolen)

Hi guys,

Moving to Bristol this September for Uni and I’m curious to hear thoughts on if an e-bike would be a poor decision due to it being stolen or the hills not being that bad.

Honestly, without having visited the city at all, I find it hard to believe the hills won’t be hell on earth the way I’ve heard people describe it so an electric bike seems a good choice.

My fear of it being stolen does come from living in London but I assume a city like Bristol is home to its fair share of bike thieves too.

Also, I know I’m young and all but I already know I’d hate going to lectures. Really just trying to remove as much friction as possible here because if it is so much as a windy day I’d slightly justify skipping, add on to that a steep hill up to Will’s Memorial? I won’t be attending.

Anyways, all responses are greatly appreciated thanks!! (I’ll definitely work on my dedication to my education, I did overexaggerate for the post). Thank you!