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Question
how does tis work?
is it a lock or just something that goes on your bike and you can track your bike down if it has been lost/stolen?
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on Datatag Electronic Security System
by
ashdave
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answer 1
I asked Datatag about this. Here is their reply:
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The police have to suspect a bike is stolen and then scan it to find out it is stolen if relying on the RFID tags embedded within each machine.
Each bike system comes with a number of ultra destruct labels which cannot be removed without damaging the bike - so they are a good 'indicator' of something suspicious.
Essentially, the police have to find suspicious bikes and then decide if they are stolen using either of the above.
Likely hood of a successful recovery depends on the type of bike, where it was stolen from and when.
So, a commuter bike stolen in a city may be difficult to find but a more sporty bike, especially a higher end MTB (Mountain Bike) or road bike may be easier as it may be used at the local MTB venue or, if a race bike, local race circuit or bikers haunt. All the owner has to do is pay a visit and see if he can spot something 'like' his bike then see if he can spot the marks where labels have been removed etc.
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The police have to suspect a bike is stolen and then scan it to find out it is stolen if relying on the RFID tags embedded within each machine.
Each bike system comes with a number of ultra destruct labels which cannot be removed without damaging the bike - so they are a good 'indicator' of something suspicious.
Essentially, the police have to find suspicious bikes and then decide if they are stolen using either of the above.
Likely hood of a successful recovery depends on the type of bike, where it was stolen from and when.
So, a commuter bike stolen in a city may be difficult to find but a more sporty bike, especially a higher end MTB (Mountain Bike) or road bike may be easier as it may be used at the local MTB venue or, if a race bike, local race circuit or bikers haunt. All the owner has to do is pay a visit and see if he can spot something 'like' his bike then see if he can spot the marks where labels have been removed etc.
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answered 4 weeks ago
by
patt
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answer 2
I think it uses RFID, or a similar sort of technology, so that when it passes near a police scanner, or police car it will give off a signal which will alert the police to the bike being stolen.
answered 7 months ago
by
Fletch2011
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answer 3
It's not a lock. It's a small device, the size of a rice grain, that you can attach with supplied special glue to a hidden place of your bike and will emit a signal detected by a reader.
You need to send a registration form by post and they will write you back once the device's serial number is registered to you
You need to send a registration form by post and they will write you back once the device's serial number is registered to you
answered 9 months ago
by
Fabri
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answer 4
The transmitter is about 10mm long by 3mm in diameter. It is fitted inside the frame by use of a 2 component glue (supplied). The transmitter is used purely as a means of identification by transmitting a continuous signal which is decoded by a police-owned reading device. It can not be used to trace missing bikes. Datatag told me the transmitter does not stop transmitting with age.
answered 10 months ago
by
Rollercone
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answer 5
This is something that help you recognize your bike when found after has been stolen.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
by
ILIKEBIKES
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answer 6
It is an identifying tag that is used to track down and confirm that a bike is yours.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
by
EvansCyclesContent
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Question
Only for carbon frames?
Your description says " Suitable for use with carbon frames ".
Does this mean it's only suitable for carbon frames, or can it be used with steel or alloy frames also?
Does the transponder signal get blocked by a metal frame?
Does this mean it's only suitable for carbon frames, or can it be used with steel or alloy frames also?
Does the transponder signal get blocked by a metal frame?
asked 10 months ago on Datatag Electronic Security System
by
Anonymous
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answer 1
No blockage. I fitted one to an aluminium frame and one to a steel frame. The fitting instructions do not identify and unsuitable frames.
answered 10 months ago
by
Rollercone
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answer 2
This will be fine on other frame materials.
answered 10 months ago
by
EvansCyclesCCAliB
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Question
What's the difference between this item and the ImmobiTag Electronic Cycle Protection which I have found on Halfords for £14.99?
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on Datatag Electronic Security System
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Anonymous
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answer 1
The Immobitag is attached to a star nut, it is driven into your bike's seat tube using your seatpost. A thief could eaisly find this tag and with a long drill bit or other tools remove it, although this would not be easy.
This product is glued in and ,as some reviewers have commented is very small. you could glue it anywhere in your bikes frame... making it much harder for a thief to discover its location and remove it.
This product is glued in and ,as some reviewers have commented is very small. you could glue it anywhere in your bikes frame... making it much harder for a thief to discover its location and remove it.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
by
andy123
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Question
Datatag in belgium?
I've been wondering, does this work in Belgium? since i live in belgium and i want my bike secure i really want to know if that is the right choice?
asked 6 months ago on Datatag Electronic Security System
by
Anonymous
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answer 1
Hi,
The Datatag system is UK based only.
Thanks
The Datatag system is UK based only.
Thanks
answered 6 months ago
by
EvansCyclesCCCavenOH
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