Bike Theives Take Note, GPS Trackers For Bikes Just Released

Online, April 11, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Theft has always been a problem with anything of value, and the bike is no exception. For people concerned with bicycle theft there is a new device on the market that will give them some piece of mind. Recently, the Skylamp LED rear light was released on the market. The LED rear light has a gps tracker built in. It is best described as a covert bicycle tracker disguised as a functioning tail light.

The skylamp is able to track the location of a cycle anywhere worldwide should it be stolen. The skylamp looks like any other LED rear light. The lights exterior includes GPS technology with a motion sensor to allow the owner of the bike to track the location via a web site with the use of google maps.

Car tracking systems for example, the spark nano gps tracker have been available for a few years. GPS trackers that give out VHF signals were originally used by law enforcement and then available to the general public for purchase. Whether it is used to track teenage drivers, cheating partners, tracking school kids, or the tracking of valued assets, gps trackers have been useful.

The technology is useful but also expensive. Purchasing a unit, buying service contracts and installation can be costly. The skylamp offers an alternative. It is cheaper to buy and maintain.

The skylamp costs around the $180 USD price mark plus an occassional top up for a pay as you go SIM card. The designer of the skylamp LED are also planning for hidden gps trackers in cycle seat posts and frames. It is not surprising to note, vehicle drivers are also using skylamp LED's. The cost savings and easy to use technology makes it a great alternative to traditional car gps trackers.