Immobitag Security Tag
Your bike is a valuable investment, and you will come to rely on it. Preventing the theft of your bike is not to be taken lightly.
There are two ways to prevent the theft of your bike. Firstly, investing in a good quality lock is essential. Many locks are quite cheap, and therefore the quality is sometimes not very good.
However, you CAN be sure that you do get what you pay for. Police guidelines suggest that you spend approx 10% of the value of your bike on a lock to secure it. Don't be duped into buying a cheaplocks which may look really robust and strong. Many cheap shackle locks can be broken quickly and simply with nothing more than a hammer. They may appear well made, but a professional cycle thief will quickly break the lock, and take your bike. Many insurance companies will specify the exact makes and models of lock that they will approve, and will expect you to secure your bicycle to an immovable object.
The majority of people dont seem to justify spending over £100.00 on a lock, so a good compromise is to buy the best that you can afford. You should look for locks that carry the "Sold Secure" logo, as these have been tested and guranteed to withstand attack for a published time. They are graded as Bronze, Silver and Gold. A reasonable quality Sold Secure Silver level lock would cost in the region of £40.00 to £70.00 pounds.
You can further enhance your cycle security by mixing physical security (A good lock) with a Deterrent Effect.
Most cycle thieves are casual opportunists, who will observe a bike parked outside a newsagent or shop, whilst the owner "Just nips in" for a paper. In that 30 seconds, the thief will simply stroll over, mount the bike, and just ride off.
So a deterrent is needed. Greased lightning Cycles have just the product to help!
Immobitag Bicycle Security System
ImmobiTag is a radio frequency identification device (RFID) designed
specifically to be embedded into a bike's frame. Each tag contains a unique
serial number that can be read by the Police, making the bike, registered
owner's details and the bike's status viewable directly on their systems.
The ImmobiTag comes with full instructions. On the back of the packaging it
explains how to fit the tag and activate it online.
The tag is crown shaped, and has "barbs" or tines on the sides. To fit the Immobitag, simply remove the seatpost from the
frame, and push the Immobitag into the seat tube. Next, replace the seat tube, and push the saddle down
as far as it will go. This ensures the tag sits deep inside the frame.The tag emits a unique Radio Frequency
Identification number that is registered online during activation of the tag. Affx the unique bar code and Warning stickers to
a prominent part of the bike frame as a deterent.
Next, take a note of the serial number of your bike, (and if necessary, the battery serial number) a take a good clear digital photograph.
Simply visit the website published on the package, and upload your photo, and register your bike. The details that you upload
are all hooked into the Police Stolen Property Database, and this aids recovery of the bike. Registering the product is FREE, and there
are no ongoing charges or fees to remain on the database.
More importantly, it means that your bike is less likely to be stolen if an Immobitag is fitted.
What Happens if my Bike is Stolen?
In the event of theft the bike's status can be changed from within your online account,
notifying the Police and the second-hand trade. By doing so, a certificate of keepership
can be created to assist in the completion of an accurate crime report and insurance claim.
All aspects of your bike ownership can be managed online with no recurring fees or
subscription charges. If you sell the bike, or move home, this can be updated without
charge.
Immobitag - Peace of mind for just £13.99 + p&p