DETAILS REVEALED FOR SNIK’S GPS ANTI-THEFT BIKE-TRACKING DEVICE

We recently mentioned Snik’s yet-to-be-released anti-theft GPS tracking device in Ask MBA. Device details and pre-order information have finally been revealed in the press release below. We will be receiving a test device soon so stay tuned for a full review.

(SnikPress Release)

Have you ever had your bike stolen? 

You return to your vehicle, or where you last locked it, and that’s when it hits you. Your bike is gone, and the odds of you recovering it are slim to none. We’ve been there. And so have many others. 

It’s no wonder then that people are always on the lookout for new ways to protect their rides. Enter Snik: a Vancouver-based company specializing in bicycle security. Snik has developed a device that sends users real-time alerts if their bikes move without them knowing. So whether you’re at home or halfway across the world, you can rest assured that your two-wheeled investment is safe and sound. 

Your bike’s security, at your fingertips.

Bike Security Technology 

Snik uses GPS, Cellular and Bluetooth technology in case of a bike theft. Once you have paired your device with our mobile app, you will be notified when your bike moves without you.

Here are a few things you can do with Snik in the event of a theft: 

• Alert the community, your friends, or the authorities—even non-Snik users are able to join a map that pinpoints the stolen bike (red) and the other fellow searchers’ (green). 
• Collaborate with other searchers using a live chat that is below the live map. 
• Receive a phone call from Snik in the event that you’re not responding to a notification, and your bike is moving without you. 

We’re not an AirTag. But we do that too… 

Snik uses technology far more reliable, and sophisticated than an AirTag. That said, if the battery ever gets critically low or you are out of service; Snik leverages ‘Find My’ and preserves battery life.

Battery consumption

We’ve gone to great measures to preserve battery life, and your Snik device will only use energy in the event of a theft, otherwise, it’s on standby. Users also have the ability to toggle the frequency of GPS pings, further adding to energy preservation. 

For that reason, the battery life can last up to nine weeks (9) on one full charge, and the battery level can be monitored in the app. 

Installing the tamper proof enclosure 

Your Snik device is custom made to fit in your steerer  tube, and installation is simple. Knock down the star nut  with the provided installation bolt, and drop in the outer  casing! Once the casing is in your steerer tube, tension  the headset just as you would with a normal stem cap. 

The Snik GPS is then dropped into the casing and  locked with a unique key—we’ve partnered with a  fastener manufacturer that’s trusted by the Military and  the US Government. The proprietary key is  tamper-proof, and we have several variations in rotation. The hardware is enclosed in a tough polycarbonate material that can withstand a beating. We’ve taken a hammer to this thing with no damage to show! 

Here’s how to purchase a Snik. 

1. Order your device → www.snik.bike
2. We won’t charge your card until your device is in production (approx 2-3 month delivery on first production run) 
3. 25% off for early adopters sale → $150 ($200 regular price) 
4. Additional 9 months of service included 
5. After the initial year, the service cost is $7.50 per month 

The mobile application will be available both on iOS and Android. Similar to your smartphone, we will continually update your firmware to ensure the best experience possible. We currently serve North America, but have plans to expand overseas quickly.