LoJack for Bicycles

I was checking around and I saw this LoJack. You can track it yourself via internet connection or smart phone. It is called The Spy Bike tracker and it looks like it would work. The cost is about $153.58 + shipping, about the cost of a 2 stroke kit. It says that the tracking service is free, but users do have to equip the unit with a pay-as-you-go SIM card and will be charged for the data used in uploading coordinates. The unit uses GPRS to upload data, not SMS, and Integrated Trackers says it costs a fraction of a penny to send each update (in the U.K.).

It says that the device will stop operating if your bike is taken inside or anywhere there isn't a clear view of the sky. The company says GSM is only accurate to about 650 feet, which could prove all but useless in a building-dense environment like the center of a city. In fact, even GPS's claimed 16 to 82 feet accuracy won't necessarily bring you right to the thief's doorstep. But you might be able to hear a motorized bike at that distance. I would say that the chances are you will recover your bike if the thief doesn't find it. They make one that looks like a rear light or you can put it inside the handlebars. Anyone have one? I would like to know what you think??

Check this link for description and video demo---> http://www.gizmag.com/spybike-gps-tracker/22999/

You can purchase here--> http://www.integratedtrackers.com/GPSTrack/Products.jsp

Thanks for responding to my post! I'm cosidering it too. If you do decide to get it please come back and tell me if it really works, if you are happy with it or not. I'm still very interested.

mew905 said:

yeah, I lost my first bike to a thief, So my second bike, I happened to have a tiny cell phone (HTC Wildfire S), so I found a way to "mount" it secretly, not nearly as discrete as those, but it slips right under the seat, so well in fact it actually "snaps" into place, and I can track it using google, a friend's phone, or my primary phone. Plus it has full speed 4G speeds, so it updates live, GPS accurate to within 6 feet, enough that I can tell what room in the house it's in.

however having to pay monthly for it and recharging every couple days (thank god the wildfire is great with battery life) is counter-productive (example: what if it gets stolen within the couple hours it takes to recharge? what if the potential thief spots me removing or inserting the phone?). I could attempt to build a battery charger that runs off the motor, but If this thing is free to use, then it's a very, VERY attractive product.

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I agree with you, it totally sucks to get your bike stolen and motorized bicycles are a huge target for thieves. It would be a great idea if this website made a spot for those who have gotten their bikes stolen to post pictures of their stolen bikes so more eyes can be on the look out. If only one person gets his bike back, it would be worth it.

What you did is an awesome idea to try to track your bike if it ever gets stolen, although your points of difficulty are well taken. I give you credit for trying to do something to protect yourself.