Do you have an anti-theft tracking device on your bike(s)?

Apple AirTags and devices like the Knog Scout can help recover stolen mountain bikes by using the Apple Find My network for tracking.
By Jeff Barber
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Apple AirTags offer a convenient way to track important items like lost luggage or a pet. And they’re also a good form of insurance in the case of a stolen bike. The key is to find a good spot to hide the AirTag on the bike or to add similar functionality with a product like the Knog Scout Bike Alarm and Finder, which also uses the Apple Find My network. Some e-bikes already have similar tracking capabilities built in.

Do you have an anti-theft tracking device on your bike(s)?

If you have an anti-theft tracker on your bike and you used it to help recover a stolen bike, tell us your story in the comments!

 
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