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BikeFinder tracks and retrieves stolen bikes
- Published 28 October 2023; updated 30 September 2026; 3-minute read. BikeFinder is a bicycle tracker using GPS, GSM, LTE, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, designed to integrate with bikes internationally. The device is concealed in the handlebar and secured by a patented expansion mechanism. Its mobile app shows location, sends movement alerts and lets owners report a theft; BikeFinder customer service helps locate the bike and coordinate retrieval with police.
- The article says 80% of equipped bikes reported stolen are returned, compared with a cited typical recovery rate of 5%. It describes a workflow that combines precise location, short-range connection to the tracker, stored owner/bike information and police response. The company says it is shifting toward OEM sales, with manufacturers preinstalling the tracker. Founded/launched in 2019, BikeFinder is reported as operating in 34 countries, with a strong Nordic and UK presence and Germany as its newest and largest market at the time of the article.
- The article cites 3–4 million bikes stolen annually in the EU and a USD 119.72 billion projected global e-bike market by 2030. It links the offering to UN SDGs 3 and 11.
- Public contact: Birgitte F. Sunde, CEO, bfs@bikefinder.com, +47 948 41 706. Company: BIKEFINDER AS, PO Box 4004, 4092 Stavanger, Norway; bikefinder.com.
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