3 tips on how to protect your mountain bike and ebike: the key to the safety of your bike

If you are worried about your favorite bicycle or other sports equipment, quality locks and various protective devices for mountain bikes and ebikes will give you a sense of security and protection of your property . Currently, shops and e-shops offer a variety of cheap mechanical locks, but also very high-quality and durable bicycle locks and locators, which are among the safest and most durable in their category. Brick and mortar stores and the EXIsport e-shop offer a very wide range of modern and high-quality alarms and locators from leading global manufacturers.

Benefits of Knog Scout Alarm & Locator

• The locator itself has an extremely low profile and compact construction , which allow it to be elegantly screwed and hidden under the bottle basket.
• Another advantage of the device is that it is recharged via USB-C and can last up to 6 months in normal use.
• Another positive of the device is the fact that through the Knog app you can activate/deactivate a motion-sensitive alarm, locate the device or check the battery life.

Turning the Scout alarm on and off is very simple and can be done in 2 ways:

• using the button on the side of the device when the iPhone is connected in close proximity (<1.5m)
• using the Knog app when the device is in Bluetooth range

The device can be charged very easily via a USB-C cable, via the charging port, and it is not necessary to remove the alarm from the bicycle.

For better controllability, the Knog Scout GPS locator is equipped with a double function of LEDs. The LEDs show:

•         whether the alarm is active or not
•         they also display the battery charge status

The advantage is the IP66 waterproof rating , which allows cyclists to leave the bike outside in the rain, ride it even in the rain and in wet environments, and it can also be washed with a stream of water without affecting its functionality.

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Smart lock Pealock E-lock GPS: investing in security

The Pealock E-lock GPS security lock can be another way of quality protection for your mountain bike or electric bike, which is equipped with:

• GPS module
• motion sensor
• integrated alarm

Advantages of the Pealok E-lock GPS lock

• Pealok E-lock GPS sends notifications directly to your mobile phone via Bluetooth technology or mobile data if you move away from the lock.
• Using the GPS locator, cyclists can track the location of their sports equipment , even if they are not within Bluetooth range, of course switching takes place fully automatically.
• Thanks to the integrated motion sensor, users will immediately know that someone is tampering with the lock or their property.

In addition, the Pealock E-lock GPS lock offers smart functions and a connection with a mobile phone and its applications.

• Thanks to the integrated GPS module, the owner of a bicycle, ebike, scooter or skis can find out their condition and location on a clear map .
• In the application, he can also easily check the battery status and GSM and GPS signal strength .
• It is also possible to set an alarm delay so that the alarm does not go off immediately in a situation where, for example, someone accidentally touches the bike or moves it unintentionally.

Smart lock Pealock E-lock GPS not only for bicycles

Pealock E-lock GPS is a high-quality bicycle lock with an alarm that can protect not only bicycles and e-bikes, but also other sports equipment such as motorcycles, scooters, scooters, skis or baby carriages and other equipment.

• The electronic lock itself is multifunctional, easily portable, unobtrusive and has a modern design.
• Users can easily place it in a trouser pocket, cycling jersey, ski jacket or purse and have it available when needed.
• Pealock E-lock GPS is a high-quality, durable and durable lock .
• The strap is made of durable material in which steel cables and a conductor are pressed, which fulfills the function of a closed circuit and is connected to the alarm . If someone tries to cut or damage the strap, an alarm will be triggered and the lock will notify the user via a mobile phone application.

Users can perform normal unlocking or locking of the lock through:

• NFC card, which is part of every package
• mobile application that they can download for free

The attachment principle is the same as for a classic metal bicycle lock. The lock can be attached very easily to the frame of a bicycle, scooter, to a rack or railing, or to other sports equipment.

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Apple AirTag / Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2

Both Samsung and Apple offer high-quality location devices suitable for various purposes:

• the 2nd generation of Galaxy SmarTag locators was created in the Samsung company
• the popular AirTags were created within Apple

Benefits of Apple Air Tag and Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2

• If AirTag or SmartTag 2 devices are out of mobile range  phone, they rely on the respective manufacturer's device network to transmit location data .
• In addition, both types of locators support separate notifications for notifications if by chance users leave their locator-marked items somewhere
• They allow you to store contact data that can be read by any phone supporting NFC technology.

The actual installation of the devices and their normal use is very problem-free with both manufacturers. Users need to install the battery and orient the tracker near the mobile so that the process starts smoothly . The mobile phone automatically detects them and users just have to follow the instructions on the display. Both Apple AirTag and Galaxy SmartTag2 have a feature that warns of unwanted tracking to prevent misuse.

Apple AirTag vs. Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2

Both Apple AirTag and Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 are high-quality and safe locators, easy to operate and reliable to use.

• AirTag uses Apple's extensive network of devices to track bicycles, sports equipment and other valuables.
• Samsung also has an extensive network, but is a little behind Apple.
• In the case of SmartTag, however, the possibility of using it in a smart home is an indisputable advantage.

Users are free to opt for both of these devices, but the choice between the two devices mainly depends on which smartphone they are using. Galaxy phone users should reach for the SmartTag2, and if they own a UWB-enabled phone, the tracking device becomes a particularly useful aid.

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Smart locks represent a revolution in bicycle protection. They combine advanced technologies with simple operation, thus offering us a safe and convenient solution. The investment in a smart lock will return to us in the form of greater peace of mind and a reduced risk of theft.

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Author: Ingrida Vravcová

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