Stolen bike identification

[Andrew64]

I think this is the way to go in identifying a stolen bike, any thoughts?

 

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[Surv0MTB]

How many bike shops out there have the ability to read datadots? That said, im sure more than 90% of all stolen bikes are probably pawned off privately and not to a reputable organisation or shop, making datadots a bit redundant?

 

I had the same concerns about the datadots in my my previous VW which was stolen in March. not a single damn thing came from them, and the cops have yet to even sniff out my car, let alone dismantled pieces.

 

IMO... Datadots dont help and is just another cost to incur with the thought of possibly getting it back after theft, maybe 5% possible.

[ScottCM]

Not bad, Still dont see why we have to go through all this trouble to protect what we have worked so hard for. However i dont see how it would help prevent bike-jacking, and with the state our SAPS force is in i doubt they would even know how to use the database to see if the bike has these on.

[the nerd]

Wouldnt some kind of tracker be a better option? As stated above with the dots you have to still find it first....

[Cassie]

Doomed from the start!! SORRY TO BURST YOUR BUBBLE....

 

But yuo'll need to first set in place an effective recovery system...where ALL police etc. have the ability (1) to KNOW about the data dots. (2) have the equipment to scan all bikes they recover..

 

I just don't see this as a workable solution for South Africa (Europe /states = yes!) - we have unique 3rd world issues!!

[capediver]

There are answers out there....http://www.integratedtrackers.com/GPSTrack/ although this one seems to work on motion sensing so would be silly to have on while riding and then keep getting sms's! The idea is the good though and one way to put tracking into the hands of the owner.