GPS e-Bike tracking system Review, MUST HAVE FOR EBIKE OWNERS

[@MarkSouthee]

I’ve already got one of these on my Turbo Levo. My local bike shop hadn’t seen one before and were impressed. 👍🏻

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Mark, there should be more well known

[@MarkSouthee]

@@077Miro Yes, easy to fit.

[@erikscrase579]

Thanks Dave I’ve been looking for a tracker, I was going to buy the bosch one for my cube but did not come with its own battery so I’ve just ordered this one. Thanks again Erik

[@lesliecooper3404]

Be careful I got this but only one problem . I got this theives found the tracker within 3 hours of it being stolen being connected to your battery they are easy to find , if you have a expensive e-bike they know it’s tracked and strip your bike. I lost a whyte rs160 .

[@rampanttwattery4844]

Very thorough review Dave, nice one. Think you’ll do well with these 👍

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Thanks 👍

[@thedeafgamer]

hmmm... it does look good to own one, but it also comes with an question if it fit with all kind of motors? i just looked at my Ebike motor for Crescent Elder 2022, and it doesn't have any way to insert the tracker to charge it and all that.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, you need a 12 volt output on your motor

[@oscaradolfsson2598]

Guessing this works for e scooters aswell? anyone that has fitted this for a e-scooter before? Want to fit one to my Apollo Phantom but don't know if it can connect to it.

[@lewis9605]

Do you have any more information in regards the security screws that you mentioned at 5:10 as i cant find anything suitable online? Im thinking of fitting one of these to a bosch gen 4 motor. Thanks in advance

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, take a look here, bottom right on the page. powunity.com/produkt/e-bike-gps-tracker or here hexlox.com/en-gb?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4s-kBhDqARIsAN-ipH3Qav5ZmxebqEjT33NEQRDiTgaKAC6aYf5q9QrUJVgjLo4i4VXHCkgaAqUWEALw_wcB

[@lewis9605]

Just what I was looking for thank you!

[@lewis9605]

Another question that i have if you wouldnt mind answering, is there any reasons you can think of for choosing this over the bikefinder that you also reviewed?

[@RayGarza-sr3zj]

Love the video and this seems like one of the best options available. Would it work with a hub motor on the Specialized Globe Haul series of cargo bikes?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

if there is a 12 volt aux output from the motor or controller it will work.

[@chrishoulihan1915]

What if bikebhas been sat for a good while and so the battery has ran out, then someone steals it? Maybe best of both worlds would be this with an airtag?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Why not that’s a good idea

[@GGg-ic9ku]

You mentioned using security bolts to better secure the bike which ones do you recommend? Great videos, really helpful as a new ebike owner.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks For watching, I would take a look at these, hexlox.com/en-gb?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4NWrBhD-ARIsAFCKwWv4tQ3boPl0sZ6LZgh50WldEaNMqoQNAeRaMxeSsoqF--hKb1-ahiwaAvjIEALw_wcB

[@ronnienewsome800]

Hi dave i have a volspeed v3 connect to my motor does it use same cable routing? Thank you

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, I’m not sure about the details of the volspeed

[@MarkSouthee]

I was back at Coed y Brenin on Saturday, who installed one on my Turbo Levo. They are now installing them on all their hire ebikes, as they had one stolen recently.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Mark, They are well worth the cost.

[@johnchristopher5075]

Now this actually looks the business, with the only issue/restriction being the material of the bike itself. My bike is a 2021 alloy Trek Rail 5 Custom which could interfere with the quality and performance of the GPS signal. What kind of testing has been done on this product in that regard? Not all of us can afford to run a carbon e-mtb rig and none of us can afford to see our pride and joy stolen. First impressions though are very favourable and so is the price. This could even be use in conjunction with an Airtag and the Bosch security system which was employed on the 3rd gen Kiox remotes, which effectively locked the bike if the bike was stolen. As always you have presented us with a lot of food for thought to digest. Thanks again for another great video.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Your welcome, I have fitted quite a few of these, fitting location of the device is key, Carbon seems to block the reception like aluminium does too. the best place is up against the plastic motor housing cover

[@johnchristopher5075]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic Thanks for the heads up Dave. Obviously I won’t be able to come to Yorkshire for you to retrofit this device to my bike but you can be sure that I’ll soon be putting in an order., One other thing. What is the price of the subscription fee?

[@johnchristopher5075]

Hi Dave, I’ve just purchased a Bike Trax GPS for my Trek Rail 5 custom but can’t find a English installation guide for love or money. Any chance you can help?

[@markmoreno7295]

After “what if” at about 0:53 sec, he says carbon, meaning carbon frame, and he is right. I have a similar unit, probably made by a different company, and it will not work IN an aluminum or steel frame- only ON one. However I added a carbon seat post and then it works fine.

[@alanhiggins6059]

Will this fit 2022 bosh motor it’s says it won’t

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments, if its a smart gen 4 then it will work but it needs a different connnector

[@johnchristopher5075]

I’m having problems with the install of my BikeTrax unit within my Trek Rail Five. The app now won’t pick up or find the unit when scanned. Do you have any advice how to resolve this problem.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, It depends where you have it located. did you buy it from us, if so telephone us so we can help

[@jameswalters7072]

Hi Dave, I have purchased one on the back of your review. I have an identical bike to in the video, Yeti 160e. I had to drop the motor down to wire in the unit. For the life of me though I can’t find where I can place the thing, can you help? I could pop up in the seat tube but you said signal was poor. I can’t fit in the plastic bash guard. Please help

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching and your comments, if I remember rightly it fits in the plastic motor cover down one side

[@jameswalters7072]

Thanks fella. Unfortunately the plastic cover on this doesn’t have enough space. The motor sits up inside the frame. The other issue I’m now having is turning the light on. It just beeps when I select on the head unit. Am I doing something wrong or just a poor connection? Shimano EP8

[@expensivethoughts101]

I have a shimano battery where should I connect it ?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments, it connects to the motor not the battery

[@killack4944]

What is the working voltage of the tracker? Can I install it to an electric scooter?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, 12v, no reason why not

[@porroco]

How did you install it on that ep8?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

The same as you would on the E8000, use the power output

[@jpjjohnson3]

I have a fantic with a brose motor will the spec kit fit? And i run a magicshine front light off the battery also will it affect it? Cheers in advance

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching , as long as there is a spare output port then the unit will work, the light system shouldn’t affect the performance

[@jpjjohnson3]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic thank you for the quick response.. Dave keep up the good work...

[@jpjjohnson3]

Hi dave just installed my tracker and unfortunately you can't run a tracker and a front light same plug ( 2 pin) the rest of the sockets are (3 pin)..

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Thanks for your comments, it does depend on your motor outputs, check the manual, Bosch 4 can supply 12 volt as an accessory.

[@terryhughes8277]

Ive purchased this tracker but for some reason my back up battery is flat.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Terry, who fit the unit for you

[@terryhughes8277]

I did i think i have fixed the issue now on some shimano motors you need to enable the light terminals that the tracker connects upto. Alot of digging through google and we found the solution.

[@yarikfitshyk]

Hi Dave , I have 2 bikes, Egwie PRO and Egwie x20. I would like to put gps alarm tracker from biketrax but unity company doest know iff device can be attached to the motor of those particular model. Egwie has motors called Xiongda in the backwheel. Maybe you can suggest me how to proceed in my case? I think I need to take universal kit biketrax. Do you know if can be installed to the backwheel? Or I will able only to attach it to the battery, thx in advance

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comment. You need a 12volt output to power the unit. If your bikes dont have an aux 12v output then you cant fit one im afraid.

[@electrekUK]

Thank you mate wonderful review video

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidramskill4296]

Hi Dave I bought one of these for my Merida e160 9000 2020 model with the E8000 motor unfortunately it did not fit in the side casing so I installed it in the seat post like you did on the yeti I connected to the light ports on the motor as shown in the instructions but for some reason I can’t activate the lights so I can’t get power to charge the battery on the GPS unit I took it to a local Shimano dealer to see if they could activate the lights but they had no joy and Shimano told them they couldn’t help so my question is can I tap in to my battery somehow to charge the GPS when I’m riding or charging my bike I know this is an old video so maybe there is a better GPS tracker out now that doesn’t require the use of my light ports Thanks Dave

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, You can not tap into the battery, the motor will sense this and show errors. The output voiltage on the aux light output can be turned off or on via the desktop etube software,. I cant understand why this cant be, done, did they check for any output voltage using a meter/

[@stephenhale5290]

Thanks for the help I have an e bike with bosh performance cx gen 4 line just what I have been looking for.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Glad I could help

[@kmart014]

Will this work on a SE BMX cruiser?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching, sorry I don't think it will

[@leighstephenson5258]

these are great bits of kit. I recommend all my customers to get them fitted

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching and your comments

[@mtbboy1993]

Nice, thanks for sharing. I have analog bike, so this one is not for me, I see they only make this one product, I have a Geometron G1. But I want a device to track my bike. I guess I could still use this device as it works without a e bike battery, but the question is how long. Maybe a bigger but suitable size battery could be installed? Or does it need a battery connected to get a charge in the small battery? can you connect a smaller battery?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, the unit is powered by the ebike motor aux, 12v, it uses the some of the power to charge the smaller battery.

[@mtbboy1993]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic That's what I suspected. any way toget it to work with an analog bike? A small battery that I can charge. that lasts long enough to go between service intervals.

[@mtbboy1993]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic There is a Norwegian company called BIkeFinder, but the thing with it is the insurance only works if you have it installed in the handlebar, but on the handlebar it sticks out, literally and figuratively. But it's a rubber tube with battery and tracker, you slide it into the handle bar and secure the end which is a compression plug. With the super ''secure'' Torx screws. As it's on a mountain bike I would smash the cover to bits. I won't have any plastic thing on the ends of my handlebar, I have proper alu bar end plugs. The unit uses a Simcard. 8 weeks battery life. they offer subscription with insurance. It's cheaper than an bike specific insurance for a bike from an insurance company. at least in Norway. Just tracking is £27,99 for 24 months. just the tracker is £149. If the thief is not smart and has the tools to remove it then it works I guess. I would be too smart for such system, but I am too smart to steal.

[@bertgroothuis2419]

@@mtbboy1993 bring the cable that should go to the battery of the e-bikemotor (which you don't have) to an external point. If the tracker gets low on power connect a powerbank to that cable to recharge the tracker.

[@chichobikeshop5920]

Hey cheers on the excellent content you make! could you recommend something like this but for a regular acoustic bike? (Long lasting battery, small etc etc) cheers !

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, give this one a look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYDPnHmiqqmle9U

[@marksutton9291]

Hi Dave, hope all is well. Have you configured the power port 'on' for the bosch gen 4 motors? I have a Cube and no one seems to know how to configure to get the additional battery pack to charge. Cheers, Mark

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching and your comment. The additional battery pack charges automatically when your bike is switched on, or it can be configured via our diagnostic software to be always on.

[@stevierobinson4055]

Hi, just jumping on this comment. I fitted one and it won’t connect. Apparently it needs the charge port unlocking/configured. What’s involved in this? Sounds like another outgoing that they didn’t mention before hand.

[@unclejohn5012]

Any luck with these on bafang motors?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching and your comments. they need a 12v output

[@peteturner8493]

How well do they work on an aluminium frame?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Pete, The unit will not work as well, as it needs to keep connected to the amount of satellites it requires to keep accurate positioning. inside plastic motor covers work best.

[@peteturner8493]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic Hi, ok thxs very little info on the operation of the app / unit on their website...must be harming sales! Are we expected to buy this then find out how it operates, on that basis it's a no deal!

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

@@peteturner8493 Hi Pete, good comment, most ebikes will have a place to fit the unit where it will be able to receive enough satellite reception for it to be effective. Making it secure and difficult to access quickly whilst still been effective if the key. I will do a bit of research to find out how much info there is of install locations

[@peteturner8493]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic Think they missed a trick with an external antenna usually a single wire for metal frames...its not cheap can't say I'm a fan of a monthly subscription either but appreciate your video!

[@porroco]

Wao is that i have a yeti 160e

[@VovanCBR]

why not to integrate smtg similar to Bosch/Shimano etc eBike app to be able to block battery board and motor to work as alternator and slow the peddling, it's quite expensive bikes and you should be able to protect from theft based on serial number and online registration

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching. There is a brand new unit from bosch that will retrofit to the new bosch gen 4 smart motors, it wont be long before they will be part of the factory build but at the moment manufactures may see there could be a bit of additional revenue to be had before including it at build stage. I will be posting a video with the new unit very soon, keep an eye out for it.

[@TWOWHEELFIX]

Great product and information. 👍

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Thanks for watching, we thing so too

[@davidcollier6520]

Thanks, that's a really helpful video.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching and your comment.

[@Swaggerlot]

A couple of questions, firstly how long does the back up battery last if some toe-rag removes the bike battery? Secondly, how hard is to get Yorkshire police (for example) to respond if you report a bike theft and give them its location?

[@MarkSouthee]

My app states at the moment (with 25% charge) the backup battery will last for 5 days in standby mode, or 3 hours if the bike is being moved, and is switched off.

[@Swaggerlot]

@@MarkSouthee Thanks Mark, that raises the next question. When its sitting in standby mode, is it still reporting its position at some interval? I suppose I should be checking their web site. EDIT: just checked the manufacturer's site and it says:" It lasts another 14 hours if the e-bike is moved continuously and up to three more weeks on stand-by. " So does that mean it *only* reports position when its moving?

[@MarkSouthee]

@@Swaggerlot Yes it is. I had the bike turned off and alarm on, then moved the bike without turning the alarm off. Only moved the bike about a metre and the alarm went off.

[@Swaggerlot]

@@MarkSouthee See my edit above

[@MarkSouthee]

@@Swaggerlot Not sure if battery is removed, as I’ve not tried that 😀

[@truthlovespalestine]

Hi, where is your bike shop ?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

We are based in Sowerby Bridge, HX6

[@MSSHAON]

I need how buy it right now?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, if you give our shop a call I can arrange that for you

[@davidsingleton4009]

Do you want to fit one on my bike

[@VMH721]

Good Afternoon, I'm in the U.S.A.. I have a SONDORS FOLD XS, Do you think this will work on my EBIKE?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi thanks for watching, not unless it has a 12v aux outpot

[@nav2009]

THanks for advice , Can you leave the link for youre shop

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

You are welcome, www.cycle-fast.co.uk

[@peterwachal9672]

Hi Dave, great content. Just subscribed. I've been looking for something like this. Any chance you you could send one to Australia? Thanks!

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Maybe, I will check it out

[@rightsfo4gets]

IF YOU CAN TRACK YOUR E BIC. SO CAN GOV. NEED INFO ON HOW TO MOVE GPS IF IT COMES WITH ONE. WHEN YOU BUY ONE. GOV HAS ENOUGH INFO ON US. THANKS

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comment, the goverment has better things to do like make us all homeless.

[@ChiSokchea]

Good Video brother , thank for sharing

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

No problem 👍

[@overthehill1986]

Look good items what about for STD bikes does the company make anything

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, no just ebikes but there are other devices for analog bikes

[@MrVelasquez]

Does this require a subscription?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi thanks for watching, yes it does but the first year is free.

[@MrVelasquez]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic Thank you, but I’m looking for a non subscription got enough subscriptions and bills in my life. Do you know any that don’t require continuously paying for it.

[@elliot330]

nice review - do you sell these boss?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, yes we do, were waiting for a new batch coming in. we can put one on back order for you. www.cycle-fast.co.uk/cat/179/GPS+Trackers/

[@barberclips4304]

Great video 👍👍. Does the gps work in Canada?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

BikeTrax is available in over 65 countries: EU, incl. extended EU, parts of Asia and Africa.The exact country availabilities are listed under the following link: powunity.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BTAPI/pages/1673101354/Network+Coverage For countries with question marks, the fees are very high. These must be questioned separately and possibly be covered by your own subscription tariffs.

[@nigel22347]

Thanks Dave, but leaning on an ebike supported by the seat post might not be a good idea?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Nigel, Thanks for watching and your comments.

[@AB-NZ]

this looks great, and I guess the cost is reasonable (though noting there is an ongoing annual fee for the monitoring App to add on). That aside, I cannot understand why the big bike and/or motor manufacturers have not simply done their own system linked into the likes of the Specialized Mastermind or Bosch smart system. A built-in integrated tracking device at the time of manufacture seems a no brainer to me. At least the new Bosch smart system has an auto lock thing now (ie the bike won’t operate without your mobile phone, and I think an alarm system may be coming?). Not sure if the Specialized system does the same…anyone know???? But that is only the 1st layer of protection. Tracking is the ultimate protection and deterrent, and the industry really needs to tackle the bike theft issue head on given the amount of hard earned cash we are handing over to them.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Andrew thanks for you valued comments.

[@jay7264]

You have a really nice watch

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Thank you, Im a bit of a watch geek

[@siriosstar4789]

OR one could simply pay attention to where one is going so you can return without getting lost . 😎

[@Pound4Poundtv_]

Hi great video, im frm Yorkshire myself anyway i can get in touch with you.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi thanks for watching and your comments our shop is in Sowerby bridge. Tel [phone]

[@Pound4Poundtv_]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic thanks mate i called you today, thanks for the information you gave me for the trackers, i will bring down my Trek rail 5 this week. 👍🏼

[@shakrmakr]

How does this work on Radrover 6 Plus?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, it's not possible to fit

[@mannatuu]

Thanks for that Dave K . . Im going to get one . Give me a price and Ill get one off you.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching, we are low on stock, which motor is it for?

[@porroco]

Too expensive withing montly subscription, rather an apple airtag

[@EnjoyPlantPower]

But you have to reply on it coming in contact with iPhone users with Bluetooth turned on. It’s not a true tracker but better than nothing.

[@lglimited]

Hello

[@ralph17p]

The limitation of these is that once they're indoors, they can't update their location. It would be great if the new version coming up that supports 3/4/5G would also use WiFi to identify indoor locations using SSIDs of nearby networks. My bike got stolen and even with a Biketrax fitted, the police weren't able to do anything since the last location was outside a block of flats. It hasn't come back online in over a month, so I assume the thief has found and destroyed the unit. Either that or they're still looking for a charger and Bosch head unit etc to complete the bike and it'll come back online when the bike is charged. Not holding my breath though.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Thanks for watching and your comments, new units on the market now are gsm enabled which will help.

[@Skulls6769]

EEE by gum now then lad, greet vidyor sun

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thank you for watching and your comments, good lad

[@lunarsoles]

£170 for a bike tracker is mental

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comment

[@MiCoopRS]

no, not good, your wife will know where you and the Boys be drinking at the Pub and not "Riding"

[@doge-xj7zb]

Lmao

[@oscaradolfsson2598]

Guessing this works for e scooters aswell? anyone that has fitted this for a e-scooter before? Want to fit one to my Apollo Phantom but don't know if it can connect to it.