Enough of robberies to cyclists: they invent a "lojack" for bicycles

The system is called BikeSpikeand it consists of a GPS device that is hidden in the bicycle, and allows to know in real time where it is located, through an app from a mobile phone.

In conjunction with GPS, the device has a accelerometer and a connection to a global mobile GSM telephony network for trace the whereabouts of the bicycle practically anywhere on the planet. In the event that it is stolen, its precise location can be monitored on a map through the cell phone application (iPhone or Android) or via the web.

Through the accelerometer the system can give us an immediate alert, which comes to our phone in case the bicycle we leave stored or parked is moving.

In addition to giving knowledge of this data to the police, you can also share the location and your movements with friends and followers through social networks to help recover it.

BikeSpike It is easy to install, configure and use. It only has two security screws. "Assuming that a thief is aware of the hidden device, and has the special tool, it would take a long time to remove the device," say its creators.

It can be hidden simply behind the portamañolas, and even inside the spout for chairs. Optionally it can be connected to a small dynamo that uses the movement of the wheel to automatically recharge the battery of the equipment.

The device is a novelty, and is still in the development phase. It is expected to be on sale in the month of October at a price of US $ 149

More info on your website. http://www.bikespike.com/

Source: atletas.info