Tip for Theft or how I got some peace of mind

[Alberto Orchansky]

I agree it's not THE solution, but it adds to it. A $20 (CAD) has given me some confidence while parking my 5k ebike. Sometimes you have to do 'something fast,' like getting money from a machine or dropping a letter on a mailbox, whatever, and you don't do it because, well, it's a pain to secure your bike even for less than that one min you'll be away. So I got this little box, which is a simple alarm. It's permanently attached to the frame, controlled with wireless remote control. So I park, arm the alarm, do whatever I need, and that's it. If the bike is just touched, the alarm will go off for 3 seconds and stop. A second touch will trigger the alarm for a full 30 seconds. And it's LOUD! (130dB.) Yes, I agree, it's not a lock, and it won't replace a lock. However, it does what any alarm does: DETERRENT. The potential thief should have quite a nerve to keep working on the lock while the thing is howling. I got it from Amazon Canada (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0734QN8KR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). BTW, it's waterproof.

 

[Marci jo]

I agree it's not THE solution, but it adds to it. A $20 (CAD) has given me some confidence while parking my 5k ebike. Sometimes you have to do 'something fast,' like getting money from a machine or dropping a letter on a mailbox, whatever, and you don't do it because, well, it's a pain to secure your bike even for less than that one min you'll be away. So I got this little box, which is a simple alarm. It's permanently attached to the frame, controlled with wireless remote control. So I park, arm the alarm, do whatever I need, and that's it. If the bike is just touched, the alarm will go off for 3 seconds and stop. A second touch will trigger the alarm for a full 30 seconds. And it's LOUD! (130dB.) Yes, I agree, it's not a lock, and it won't replace a lock. However, it does what any alarm does: DETERRENT. The potential thief should have quite a nerve to keep working on the lock while the thing is howling. I got it from Amazon Canada (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0734QN8KR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). BTW, it's waterproof.

Watched a YouTube video on this device. It’s incredibly loud! May consider getting this device.

 

[6zfshdb]

This device has been mentioned favorably several times in other threads. I have one and it is incredibly loud for its size. I use it on the bike and on my vehicle when the bikes are loaded on the rack. Great product if set up properly.

 

[Ebiker01]

Takes 7-9seconds to put this beast On.

12lb/300$ lock,sec rateinG 20 out of 20.

In A crowded place, with a camera or two, preferably in front of a big store/police station , nobody has the nerve to pull out a grinder and take it off.

 

[Bigal1463]

I have one and just like you said, it’s a deterrent. The alarm noise is going to hopefully scare them off.

 

[Art Deco]

I like it. Add a NRA (National Rifle Assocation) sticker someplace obvious to remind the thief that some folks are armed and crazy and you should be OK in most parts of the USA...

 

[FlatSix911]

I agree it's not THE solution, but it adds to it. A $20 (CAD) has given me some confidence while parking my 5k ebike. Sometimes you have to do 'something fast,' like getting money from a machine or dropping a letter on a mailbox, whatever, and you don't do it because, well, it's a pain to secure your bike even for less than that one min you'll be away. So I got this little box, which is a simple alarm. It's permanently attached to the frame, controlled with wireless remote control. So I park, arm the alarm, do whatever I need, and that's it. If the bike is just touched, the alarm will go off for 3 seconds and stop. A second touch will trigger the alarm for a full 30 seconds. And it's LOUD! (130dB.) Yes, I agree, it's not a lock, and it won't replace a lock. However, it does what any alarm does: DETERRENT. The potential thief should have quite a nerve to keep working on the lock while the thing is howling. I got it from Amazon Canada (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0734QN8KR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). BTW, it's waterproof.

I agree this alarm is a good theft deterrent... I always use it in combination with a folding lock unless I bring my bike into the store.

 

[webcurl]

Does it make a loud sound when arming the device (as in, "hello i'm here")?
Does anyone know the logic of how it re-acts to warning, alarm & reset eg:
If it detects movement and sounds off a warning is there a time period or reset period between warning & full alarm.
When in full warning alarm mode does it last say 30 or 60 seconds and then reset?
Reason i ask is i've purchased similar devices from China and sometimes it doesn't fully reset itself & sometimes it's logic get's questionable with a low battery.

 

[byunbee]

I agree it's not THE solution, but it adds to it. A $20 (CAD) has given me some confidence while parking my 5k ebike. Sometimes you have to do 'something fast,' like getting money from a machine or dropping a letter on a mailbox, whatever, and you don't do it because, well, it's a pain to secure your bike even for less than that one min you'll be away. So I got this little box, which is a simple alarm. It's permanently attached to the frame, controlled with wireless remote control. So I park, arm the alarm, do whatever I need, and that's it. If the bike is just touched, the alarm will go off for 3 seconds and stop. A second touch will trigger the alarm for a full 30 seconds. And it's LOUD! (130dB.) Yes, I agree, it's not a lock, and it won't replace a lock. However, it does what any alarm does: DETERRENT. The potential thief should have quite a nerve to keep working on the lock while the thing is howling. I got it from Amazon Canada (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0734QN8KR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). BTW, it's waterproof.

Can't the thief just clip off the zip ties and throw away the alarm and ride away?

 

[Bigal1463]

Of course they can, but all the while the alarm is sounding. There is nothing out there or anything that a thief can not get. It is a deterrent period.

 

[6zfshdb]

Can't the thief just clip off the zip ties and throw away the alarm and ride away?
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Although this alarm can be used by itself, it is really meant to be used with some sort of locking system. A thief could easily remove the alarm but in doing so, will call attention to himself. It would take a really brazen thief to hang around and work on disabling a lock. Meanwhile, a witness could get a description or at least report what direction he went.

No alarm, lock or GPS tracker is a perfect solution by itself but when used in combination, can be quite effective. No security system will stop a determined professional thief. The more difficult & time consuming you make it, the more likely the thief will move on to an easier target.

 

[ChezCheese:)]

I have this alarm jammed in underneath the seat. It is so tight in there that I had to remove the back cover, but that doesn't affect the alarm. It works great, but when the batteries were dying, it started chirping on a ride. Then there I was at the side of the trail telling the alarm to shut up while dismantling the seat to remove the batteries. No way could a thief easily get at it to disable the alarm. I highly recommend this little unit. Makes you jump when you forget you've armed it, let me tell you!

 

[JanM]

I agree it's not THE solution, but it adds to it. A $20 (CAD) has given me some confidence while parking my 5k ebike. Sometimes you have to do 'something fast,' like getting money from a machine or dropping a letter on a mailbox, whatever, and you don't do it because, well, it's a pain to secure your bike even for less than that one min you'll be away. So I got this little box, which is a simple alarm. It's permanently attached to the frame, controlled with wireless remote control. So I park, arm the alarm, do whatever I need, and that's it. If the bike is just touched, the alarm will go off for 3 seconds and stop. A second touch will trigger the alarm for a full 30 seconds. And it's LOUD! (130dB.) Yes, I agree, it's not a lock, and it won't replace a lock. However, it does what any alarm does: DETERRENT. The potential thief should have quite a nerve to keep working on the lock while the thing is howling. I got it from Amazon Canada (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0734QN8KR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). BTW, it's waterproof.

I just ordered one on amazon too Seemed like a smart investment!

 

[Bigal1463]

Good for you Jan, a smart inexpensive investment. Always try to keep the bike within earshot. This way if you hear the chirp, it’s time to react. Even with a stand alone lock, it can be carried away. With an alarm, at least you’ll get a warning. Like any other device, it’s just a deterrent.