Best GPS Tracker for Bike: 8 Hidden Anti-Theft Trackers

This device works through an app on your smartphone which shows you, via GPS, where your bike is at any given time thanks to the hidden tracker placed in the bars.

This tracking unit also comes fitted with an embedded SIM card which provides the device with two years of internet connection to ensure the tracking can take place in the event of a theft.

Within the smartphone app itself there are 3 main features: park mode which alerts you if your bike is moved, theft mode that allows you to share your bikes location with the police as well as your bike passport which includes your bikes specifics.

The Sherlock tracker is designed to fit specifically within your bicycles handlebars and is compatible with both flat and curved bars.

The AlterLock tracking device works through an app on your smartphone which sends location through GPS and Wifi. Alerts are pop up on your phone when your bicycle is moved and an alarm also sounds to deter thief’s, much like a house alarm.

In the event of the alarm sounding, the app also allows you to deactivate the alarm. Other settings can also be managed such as how long the alarm sounds for and movement detection sensitivity within the app.

In addition to this, the AlterLock app also has a function to upload a photo of your bike as well as specification information, such as your bikes serial number, to help retrieve in the event of a theft.

The tracking unit for the AlterLock fits underneath the bottle cages on your bike and is secured using specialist anti-theft bolts.

This handy piece of equipment accurately tracks your bikes location through GPS and can be viewed through the smartphone app.

The battery life of the Knowhere is an impressive 3 months plus and is also rechargeable as well as water resistant.

In the event of a theft, this device will send you immediate alerts through the app as to where your bicycle is. It’s also tamper proof too so will make recovery more likely.

This tracker comes with two mounts so that you can either have it mounted near your bottle cages or behind your saddle with security bolts.

The Boomerang Cyclotrac V2 tracks your bicycles location through GPS and cellular which then sends update and real time location to your smartphone app.

While this device is a little bigger than others it is smash and tamper proof to help you keep tracking once stollen. Additionally, it also has a 2 months plus battery life, allowing for a prolonged time to recover your bicycle.

This device benefits from having a loud alarm which is a great thief deterrent as well as text and app alerts when you bicycle is in danger.

The Boomerang is designed to be mounted to where your would find your bottle cages using tamper proof screws. Alternatively, if this location is not suited to your bike you can purchase either the Clamp or Rear Rack mounts.

This tracker works by sending it’s whereabouts to the smartphone app through GPS signals which can also track your journey history.

Moreover this handy little tracker also sends real time anti-theft alerts to your phone as soon as your bicycle is in motion once in parked mode. The positioning of your bike is updated every 5 minutes.

In the unfortunate event of a theft, the tracker will work through GPS signals and its Sigfox low power network to send updates to your phone. This can then help the police locate and retrieve your bike with up to 3 months battery life on one full charge.

Unfortunately, their bike tracker product isn’t available to buy the UK or North America, although they do have other GPS trackers that you could try to creatively attach to your bike.

The Invoxia tracker is to be fitted to the seat post of your bicycle as it discreetly doubles up as a rear reflector.

Vodafone’s own tracker and rear light device works by sending GPS signals to your smartphones app which has a built in Vodafone SIM card.

On top of GPS tracking, this device also has a special security mode which detects if your bike has been moved and in turn sends alerts on the app to inform you.

As well as that, the Curve also functions as a rear light and intelligent brake light which has a battery life of 7.5 hours.

This light and GPS tracker is designed to be fitted to your seat post. Additionally, this tracker comes with 5 different sized rubber adaptors to ensure your device fits securely.

The Apple AirTag works by connecting it’s whereabouts through bluetooth to the Find My app on Apple products.

Although affordable and not necessarily as high-tech as other trackers, this product cleverly works by using near by apple products bluetooth to send your bikes location to your app through iCloud if missing. This function is anonymous and encrypted for added security.

Moreover, this device can be hidden inside of frames which helps keep it discreet but can unfortunately only be used alongside Apple smartphones and devices.

Although the AirTag is not cycling specific, there are several AirTag bike mounts available on the internet to house a device on your bike around the bottle cage mounts. Alternatively, you could also attach the AirTag to the inside of your frame.

This small tracker from Samsung works by using bluetooth connection which sends your SmartTags location to the SmartThings app on your Samsung device.

This device helps to find the precise location of your lost item and also protects your data through being encrypted.

Although this isn’t a bike specific tracker it is still a good option that is affordable and easy to use and will show you where your bike is if stolen.

As the shape of the SmartTag is not cycling orientated, this device would be best used hidden within saddle bags, pannier bags or even in a handlebar bag.