Thank you for showing me this Chris. I've known about those trackers for a while now. One of my MTB friends on here bought one about a month ago. I wouldn't get one without a few people being Guinea Pigs and testing them out first because you can't get them from bike shops as yet. I've read a few reviews from people that have tested them now and they do seem to work properly. Definetly something to think about in the future. If I did have one fitted though I wouldn't tell anyone about it. Maybe them not being too well known is a good thing?
There is a lot to be said for security that is invisible and unknown. having to have a specific stem cap for instance. I hope they include some variety in them. Think they will suffer from the same problems that most electronic devices will have though. If you want something that will, most likely, tell you where it is close enough to identify a handful of houses, maybe a block of flats it isn't too expensive. If you want to know "exactly" where it is, you should probably save the money for a replacement bike. Until you get into sentimental value of course... Done a lot on my Carrera Fury and my EX9 that makes me quite attached to them. Not sure a straight insurance replacement would be quite the same (even if the Fury might actually be the right size if I bought it again ;-) )
Think bikes will always be top of the thieves list becuase they of relitively easy to steel, easy to move around, easy to hide, easy to take to bits, easy to sell on and hard for people/police to recover. Your right about that tracker that it isn't too acurite and once Pro thieves know all about them they will be the first thing to be removed. There's youtube vids on how the trackers work & the head cap has a blue light in it & lights up when you arm/disarm it. Think it's a fairly new company & product so might get better with time but then more people will know about them.
My work mate had his new Shogun car stolen and that had a tracker in it. The thieves apparently steel these cars to order, then leave them somewhere for a few days to see if they get tracked down and recovered.
I worked really hard & saved for a very long time to buy my bikes. Had the Avalanche for 10 years, Hardrock for 5 & Enduro for 4 years. Spent thousands of hours riding them, working on them & money on them. They have massive sentimental value and they are my life. The insurance are only paying to replace the Avalanche which is a tiny amount compared to the total amount lost. About the cost of one of my Enduro wheels. If I get a new bike I will have to put some of my own money towards it. The Enduro is the perfect bike for the type of riding I do. The 2012 version is not avalible in the UK for some unknown reason. There's hardly any 2011 versions left around and non in the most popular Large frame size. They would have been my first choice replacement alternatives. I wouldn't swap my Enduro for any other bike on the market if I had the choice. Need to be out riding again though. :/
Ouch, didn't realise that the insurers were only paying for one bike. Just assumed they were all being replaced... Have assumed my cover hasn't changed since I set it up, but have moved house since (same policy though). Might just have another look through the paperwork.
Love my Fuel EX9 for what it is. A brilliant bike that was also my last big expenditure before the children arrive so if it went and the insurance were not interested I too would be in a pickle. At least Trek don't seem interested in replacing the Fuel anytime soon although new ones will be a bit different I suppose.
Yep ouch indeed, a big thousands of pounds worth of ouch. :( The insurance gave me £100 towards the damage to the property which ended up costing me a hell of a lot more than that. Then after a month of hard work and blagging they said they would cover the cost to replace the Avalanche & Hardrock but can only use the money/credits at a certain bike shop. They wouldn't touch the Enduro but I knew that wouldn't be insured and needed seperate bike insurance which I didn't have. The Hardrock got recovered so didn't need to claim for that bike in the end. The insurance bike shop company were a bit of a pain in the ass but also have helped me out a lot.
All depends on what bikes you have, where they're kept, proof off perchase & ownership etc, but defininetly worth checking the details for what happens if. You'll probably be covered for the brand new value of the bikes. The newer version of your bike could be a lot more expensive than what yours was though as the price of new componants go up & materials used.
Thank you for showing me this Chris. I've known about those trackers for a while now. One of my MTB friends on here bought one about a month ago. I wouldn't get one without a few people being Guinea Pigs and testing them out first because you can't get them from bike shops as yet. I've read a few reviews from people that have tested them now and they do seem to work properly. Definetly something to think about in the future. If I did have one fitted though I wouldn't tell anyone about it. Maybe them not being too well known is a good thing?
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot to be said for security that is invisible and unknown. having to have a specific stem cap for instance. I hope they include some variety in them.
ReplyDeleteThink they will suffer from the same problems that most electronic devices will have though. If you want something that will, most likely, tell you where it is close enough to identify a handful of houses, maybe a block of flats it isn't too expensive. If you want to know "exactly" where it is, you should probably save the money for a replacement bike. Until you get into sentimental value of course... Done a lot on my Carrera Fury and my EX9 that makes me quite attached to them. Not sure a straight insurance replacement would be quite the same (even if the Fury might actually be the right size if I bought it again ;-) )
Think bikes will always be top of the thieves list becuase they of relitively easy to steel, easy to move around, easy to hide, easy to take to bits, easy to sell on and hard for people/police to recover.
ReplyDeleteYour right about that tracker that it isn't too acurite and once Pro thieves know all about them they will be the first thing to be removed. There's youtube vids on how the trackers work & the head cap has a blue light in it & lights up when you arm/disarm it. Think it's a fairly new company & product so might get better with time but then more people will know about them.
My work mate had his new Shogun car stolen and that had a tracker in it. The thieves apparently steel these cars to order, then leave them somewhere for a few days to see if they get tracked down and recovered.
I worked really hard & saved for a very long time to buy my bikes. Had the Avalanche for 10 years, Hardrock for 5 & Enduro for 4 years. Spent thousands of hours riding them, working on them & money on them. They have massive sentimental value and they are my life.
The insurance are only paying to replace the Avalanche which is a tiny amount compared to the total amount lost. About the cost of one of my Enduro wheels. If I get a new bike I will have to put some of my own money towards it.
The Enduro is the perfect bike for the type of riding I do. The 2012 version is not avalible in the UK for some unknown reason. There's hardly any 2011 versions left around and non in the most popular Large frame size. They would have been my first choice replacement alternatives. I wouldn't swap my Enduro for any other bike on the market if I had the choice. Need to be out riding again though. :/
Ouch, didn't realise that the insurers were only paying for one bike. Just assumed they were all being replaced... Have assumed my cover hasn't changed since I set it up, but have moved house since (same policy though). Might just have another look through the paperwork.
ReplyDeleteLove my Fuel EX9 for what it is. A brilliant bike that was also my last big expenditure before the children arrive so if it went and the insurance were not interested I too would be in a pickle. At least Trek don't seem interested in replacing the Fuel anytime soon although new ones will be a bit different I suppose.
Yep ouch indeed, a big thousands of pounds worth of ouch. :(
ReplyDeleteThe insurance gave me £100 towards the damage to the property which ended up costing me a hell of a lot more than that. Then after a month of hard work and blagging they said they would cover the cost to replace the Avalanche & Hardrock but can only use the money/credits at a certain bike shop. They wouldn't touch the Enduro but I knew that wouldn't be insured and needed seperate bike insurance which I didn't have. The Hardrock got recovered so didn't need to claim for that bike in the end. The insurance bike shop company were a bit of a pain in the ass but also have helped me out a lot.
All depends on what bikes you have, where they're kept, proof off perchase & ownership etc, but defininetly worth checking the details for what happens if. You'll probably be covered for the brand new value of the bikes. The newer version of your bike could be a lot more expensive than what yours was though as the price of new componants go up & materials used.