Many people have this common doubt, are the cycle tracking devices worth their price? These mini-SPG devices can cost anywhere from around ₹1000 to ₹3000 depending on the size, battery backup and the support of software and mobile apps. The simple answer is yes, it is worth the price. However, the value that the GPS tracker brings to different people is different and hence it can’t summarily be answered. The value is subjective and depends on the vehicle that they are tracking. Another important factor is also the importance of the tracking and analytics for them. The value of the device is higher for people who want to safeguard their costly cycles and keep track of their cycling trips.
Bicycles are Costly & Require Safety Features like GPS Tracking
Gone are the days when bicycles were cheap. Today an entry level cycle costs more than ₹5000/-. Bicycles with multiple gears are priced on the north of ₹15,000 and specialised cycles could go all the way up to ₹75,000 and higher. So, there is a high risk of bicycle theft. In view of this, it is recommended that you protect your bicycle by using a GPS tracker.
For instance, if your cycles are as costly as a motor bike, then it only makes sense that you protect them with this modern technology. There are many GPS trackers in the Indian market. The smallest ones or the mini-trackers start from a smaller price. At FleetTrack you get a variety of devices that provide varying ranges of operation duration.
For commercial operators who provide cycle on hire, these devices are an imperative. You can manage your whole fleet using the white label GPS software from FleetTrack. Contact us for more information.
Bicycles are Easy to Steal But GPS Trackers Alert You
Bicycles are not heavy and hence they can be easily carried over the shoulder. In recent years, there are also bicycles that can be folded and taken in the backpack. All these make the cycles prone to theft. Also with the rising cost of quality bicycles, there is a huge market for stolen bicycles. So, it is important that you protect your bicycles with the state of the art tracking technologies like GPS.
A bicycle needs a specialised wireless GPS tracker that can operate without the need for an external power supply. At FleetTrack we have both the wired and wireless GPS trackers and provide a holistics tracking system for bicycles.
Protect Your Bicycle from Unauthorised Use
Even if your bicycle is stolen, you need not worry. You can simply search for the live location of the mini GPS tracker and find it easily. You can also share the location details to the law enforcement agencies like Police and help them in retrieving your bicycle at the earliest.
Since the wireless GPS tracker for cycles is a small device it can be safely stored under the seat or even inside the headlamp. There are many creative ways to conceal a working GPS tracker on a bicycle. When you connect the tracker with your mobile app, you will get alerts and notifications in real-time. While you don’t get other features such as remote kill for a bicycle, you can still track them and find them as soon as they are stolen.
Track and Monitor Your Cycling Trips
Another important use of the Bicycle GPS tracker is that you can use it to track your exercise routines and cycling trips. This is important for people who are interested in fitness and are preparing for serious cycling. With GPS tracking, you can get accurate movement and trip details. With the trip start timing and end timing, you can then arrive at crucial information like speed of cycling, how far you have travelled and you can even get other details like elevation gain in a trip.
At FleetTrack, we have a powerful app that gives you all these details and much more. So, you need not worry about the continuous tracking of the tripos. In fact, you can store location history for up to a period of 3 months and the analytics can be stored for as long as a year. So, you will have the analytics to compare yourself from over a year ago.