Anti theft system.

6541

hi - just bought a new bike, 800 euro. Does anyone know of some sort of anti theft chip, something that could track your bike ?

07Lapierre

Would you not it a descent lock instead?

6541

Yes I have a good lock, but the ultimate would be a GPS tracker

riclad

https://www.sherlock.bike/en/device-app/
this uses a sim card and gps ,
I think you,d need to buy credit for the sim otherwise the sim will
be disabled after a few months.

https://www.sherlock.bike/en/availability-zones/
i think it works like the find my phone iphone app .
Obviously you,ll need the app to use the device and a smartphone.
my experience is a good strong chain lock and a good padlock will stop
most bike thefts .
And park the bike in a busy street near shops with security camera,s.
I cycle around dublin ,every week i see broken bike locks ,lying on the ground
the ones from the pound shops .
They are easily broken and useless .
You cant buy a good lock for 4 euro.


http://thebestbikelock.com/

site_owner

i have one of these tucked into the lining of my saddle bag.
i got it for less than 20eu and top it up by 5eu per month

http://www.dx.com/p/a9-mini-gps-tracker-locator-w-google-map-sos-alarm-for-car-white-432017

ED E

The usefulness of a tracker is limited.

Even if you find out where it is, you then either have to deal with the lovely people who are keeping it or call AGS and try and coax them to come with you, not always an easy task.

Prevention is the best approach, dont park it anywhere dodge.

07Lapierre

site_owner wrote: »

i have one of these tucked into the lining of my saddle bag.
i got it for less than 20eu and top it up by 5eu per month

http://www.dx.com/p/a9-mini-gps-tracker-locator-w-google-map-sos-alarm-for-car-white-432017

Should it not be hidden in the bike frame?

site_owner

im not drilling my bike frame!
its a novelty, if my bikes gets stolen i have a slightly better chance than if it wasnt there.

07Lapierre

site_owner wrote: »

im not drilling my bike frame!
its a novelty, if my bikes gets stolen i have a slightly better chance than if it wasnt there.

Just remove the seat post?

site_owner

its a lot chunkier than it looks and needs to come out to charge etc

CramCycle

I'd recommend two or three locks, not one, far more effective

07Lapierre

Seesense lights include a “theft detection” feature. No monthly fee and they’re pretty good lights too.

CramCycle

07Lapierre wrote: »

Seesense lights include a “theft detection” feature. No monthly fee and they’re pretty good lights too.

I seen that in an ad but wondered, would someon not just nick the light or take it off? How well is it stuck on?

endacl

07Lapierre wrote: »

Would you not it a descent lock instead?

Those aren’t so useful on the way up though.

07Lapierre

CramCycle wrote: »

I seen that in an ad but wondered, would someon not just nick the light or take it off? How well is it stuck on?

steal the light and/or the bike, either way the owner will get notified via the phone app.

tooManyChoices

I wonder if anyone is developing trackers that use wireless charging so that you can really bury them somewhere awkward in the bike without having to take them out/alter the bike to charge?

There has to be a point where it's just too much work for them to remove and won't bother or won't notice and will get caught.

6541

I can't find a cheap chip, have I just stumbled upon a great idea !