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Was looking around to see if there were any LoJack-style GPS transmitter devices that could be activated if and when your wheels were stolen. There are a few that are mentioned, such as ZoomBack, but there substantial drawbacks.

Given that, I am tempted to set forth some requirements for a Bicycle LoJack ("BikeJack"):

* small; can fit in the head tube or seat tube
* solar-powered; no batteries to mess with
* able to be activated by some external event: a text message, a missed check-in, movement while armed, etc
* gathers GPS data and formats into a text message
* discrete; not easily detected or defeated
* antenna integrated into frame design
* Bluetooth control from smart-phone or computer (with the requisite data encryption)

Agree that theft control and management is preferable, but thievery is still going to happen.

by Jack Love on Jul 23, 2012 1:41 pm • link • report

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