So you've still got a decade of functionality here.īe aware though that many popular UK cycling destinations like France, Italy and Germany will be switching off 2G as early as 2025, while some countries (such as Australia) haven't had 2G networks for many years. Eventually all 2G networks will be turned off as modern standards move on, but – as of the latest OFCOM announcements – in the UK this switch-off is not planned until 2033. It operates globally, using 2G mobile data. The tracker has an eSIM from Norwegian mobile operator Telenor. The BikeFinder device here is quite a different beast, with a much simpler installation that should work for any bike – it goes in the handlebar – and a subscription that ranges from £3 to £30 per month, depending on bike value and whether you want insurance (underwritten by bike-specialist Sundays Insurance) as well.įor UK customers, that insurance is valid worldwide – even in countries that lack the necessary networks for the tracker to work. It's a decent option for e-bike owners, with an app and the ability to share locations with others. Last year I reviewed the PowUnity BikeTrax GPS e-bike Tracker – a system designed to run off your ebike's battery, with a backup battery for if/when it goes flat or is removed by a thief. > Buy the GPS Bicycle Tracker from BikeFinder now
The cheapest yearly subscription is 3.99 per month for a total up-front cost of £217.88. So the cheapest way to get this working is to pay £4.99 on top and get one month's tracking. The market for mobile-enabled GPS bike trackers has grown in the last few years, as cyclists seek to track and share their locations for personal security as well as theft awareness and recovery.Ī quick note on the price: this unit actually costs £170, but it's no good without a subscription to at least activate the tracking (the other option is to pay for tracking and insurance).
It only works as a tracker in countries that still have 2G mobile networks, and the app needs improving, but otherwise it's a decent and well-priced way to combat bike theft or vandalism, home or away. It's available with or without worldwide bike insurance that also covers your bikepacking and other accessories. The BikeFinder GPS Bicycle Tracker is an easily installed and fast-acting tracker that alerts you to bike movement.
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