Without GPS trackers it’s almost impossible to recover stolen bicycles; it’s why the police give so little priority to the crime. An investigation by a national newspaper last year revealed no suspect is identified or charged in 87 per cent of cases. In other words, cycle thieves in the UK are very likely to get away with it.
Trackers can’t replace the need for a good cycle insurance policy, but they’re useful bits of kit nevertheless – especially when they include other features. The Knog Scout Bike Alarm and Finder combines an 85db bike alarm with a tracker powered by Apple’s ‘Find My’ app.
Once armed, any movement triggers the motion-sensitive alarm and alerts the owner via a phone notification.
- Compatible with iOS only
- Motion-sensitive 85 db audio alarm
- Mounts to standard water cage braze-ons with anti-tamper screws
- Arm / disarm using on app
- Alarm status & battery charge indicator
- USB-C rechargeable with 6-month battery life
- Weighs 25 grams
Miniaturised trackers are a cost effective way to keep track of personal items – including bicycles.
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Milo Bloom
Having recently had a bike stolen, this would be good for the replacement.
Wolf Simpson
Sweet prize, wouldn’t mind that for my e-Cruiser. 😁
Pamela
Useful little gadjet to look after bike. I would love this.
Andy Brown
I wouldn’t wish to sound alarmist about the prospect of not winning this..
David Gray
Please don’t send me one as I don’t use Apple devices.
Fran Peck
Would love this for my mobility scooter
Lucy
I’m alarmed….
Arthur Smith
What a great accessory ,peace of mind in a piece of techno 👌 😎 piece of equipment ,thankyou Arthur
Dave
Lovely stuff
Stephen Warne
This would be a great addition to keeping my bike safe!
Paul S
Sounds awesome 👌 yes please
Nigel Cole
That would be really usefull – I would like this
Alison Gibson
Now we’ve electrified our tandem anything that helps keep it with us is most welcome
Ric Dobson
Looks the biz !! I had 4 bikes stolen in 4 years but been “lucky” for a few years. Fingers crossed my luck will hold for the draw Cheers Ric
Pete Clark
This does genuinely look like a game changer and I’d love to have this capability
Laurence Hill
Looks like a super useful device, neat and practical
John
Always worried about my bike being stolen, this is great for peace of mind
John Davidson
This wouldn’t be any good for me because:
1. I don’t have an iPhone
2. I already have a tracker device (disguised as a rear light) I bought for about £50 on Amazon.
Clive
Sadly, almost an essential pice of kit these days.
David Fisher
Looks good way to look after soul workers on my pedecab fleet
Nick H
Cycle theft from railway stations is a big problem. This would help to catch a thief red-handed!
Jill
Great idea
Rob Lewis
Yes please, I would share this between my bike and my wife’s bike, whichever bike was in use and worth more.
Keith
Can’t wait to be my own policeman.
Doug M
Yes please, I would love to have a Knog!
Gill C
Brilliant idea had wondered for quite a few years when someone would come up with something this good. I can see it having multiple uses. It’s going on my wish list right now.
Iain
This would be great – more peace of mind when bike left at railway station bike racks
Paul Long
Expensive bikes require top level security
Owen
We hope that thieves cannot ride a tandem, but would love the extra security, especially on our recently acquired e tandem.
Bryn Gwyndaf Jones
How wonderful!
Thomas
Nice to keep my bike safe.
Judith Rout
Never let my bike out of my sight but still always lock it. Great piece of kit
Graham Corfield
A necessary bit of kit these days unfortunately. Would love one!!
Andy
Love the sound of the Knog Scout Bike Alarm with 85 db motion sensor and certainly won’t be music to the ears of those pesky thieves.
Tommy Knowland
Like all good Scouts, this alarm will help me to be prepared
Pam Jibson
I would love one of these alarm trackers. Losing a bike is as much about the inconvenience as the physical loss so any deterrent would be brilliant!
Colin
if the police spent less time arresting climate activists they’d have more time to serve the public in the way most of us would prefer . . .
Steve
I’m pretty sure you don’t read these comments
Diane Whateley
Fantastic idea!
Stephen Wardrobe
Looks a good bit of kit. I’d love to win one.
ROBERT PEEL
yes i would like to win this item
Stephen Davies
Sadly, one of these is all too necessary for those of us with decent bikes which get parked up around town.
Kelly Smith
Looks like a great bit of kit!
Jenny C
Great bit of kit as bicycles aren’t cheap to replace if stolen
Mark
Anything which makes the life of the bike thieves more difficult sounds like a great idea
Brian
This would be a great addition to my Knog collection
JohnB
Yes, this would be a good addition
PeteG
Sounds like a very good deterrent. It’ll be just what I need for my upgraded wheels.
Les Gunbie
Yes please
Max
Ooh! I fancy one of them
Please!😍
WillieB
The day will come when everyone who cares about their bike not being stolen will have one of these.
Jonathan Hunt
What a neat bit of kit! Love that.
Gillian
The alarm on it could be a useful deterrent as long as it’s not so sensitive that gives too many false alarms. Very interesting product.
Damian Connaughton
Would love one of these to protect my bike!
Philip GREGG
Like all Knog kit, it looks well designed. I would like to give it a go.
Thanks
Craig Young
Sadly most cyclists have had components, accessories or even their whole bike stolen….. Let’s hope that trackers helps us fight back.
Paul Sloan
Obviously not a replacement for two good locks, but I do see this being useful in the first few hours after a bike theft. Thieves often stash the bike away somewhere hidden, unconnected to them, in case it’s got a tracker on it.
ChrisB
Shame it doesn’t work with android phones which are used by so many cyclist’s
Phil
Great idea- pick me!
Sarah
Yes please
Philip Gregg
My comment seem to have disappeared!
Alastair
A useful device if other detterants don’t work.
FRAN MCLEAN
Brilliant idea! Yes please I’d love one of those.
james
why not.
every little helps
Martin Baker
I’ve got one of these for bike #1.
I could really do with another for bike #2.
Dave
Yes please, about to buy a new Brompton & had one stolen in the past, so this would be great!
Chris Johnson
I am very interested. Could well purchase if I don’t win!
Steve
Sad that this piece of kit is such a necessity these days.
Sarah
Seems like a great piece of kit.
Looking forward to when an android compatible equivalent is produced.
A J mack
as a BC Go Ride Club all our bikes were stolen (!2) and a tracker device would be great to try for their replacements
Vick
Anyone tacking my bike will find it moves quite slowly!
Bill
I too have had a couple of bikes, saddles and lights stolen in the past. Unfortunately, this is what we all have to face cycling in London nowadays. This device looks like a great idea.
Ride with Roy
Locking a bike correctly is the first line of defence, the alarm on this tracker is the second, the tracker is fourth and if all else fails an ETA insurance policy.
TD
My bike wouldn’t go rollabouts without its owner – yes, please!