The bicycle alarm system has already established itself as an effective means of combating theft. A high-quality system will not only discourage the attacker, but also attract the attention of others.
Types
Electronic systems for protecting two-wheeled vehicles against theft are conventionally divided into several categories:
- Sirens - scare away intruders with a loud sound signal. When you try to dismantle the “squeak” of the alarm amplifies, which extremely unpleasantly affects the hearing of the thief and passers-by.
- Sirens with remote control - operate in the same way as the previous solution. The only difference is the ability to turn off and activate at a distance.
- Bicycle alarm with code lock - locks the lock until the bike owner enters the correct combination of characters.
Owners of expensive bicycles are recommended to install several protection options at the same time on their favorite two-wheeled vehicle. Such an approach will force an attacker to mess with a bike for an extremely long time.
What possibilities does the bicycle alarm system with remote control offer?
Bicycle Anti-Theft Tool:
- It emits a noise signal whose power is on the verge of a pain threshold and is about 120 dB.
- Special settings allow you to postpone the response time for a certain time, which becomes useful, for example, if the system receives vibrations that come from nearby public transport. This functionality does not make the bike owner react to a false signal every time.
- The bicycle alarm system not only makes a loud sound, but also sends alarm alerts to the remote control, which is always at hand from the owner of the bike.
Disadvantages of anti-theft alarm
Like any other electronic device, a bicycle alarm has several disadvantages. First of all, it is worth noting the high power consumption in standby mode. The reason for this is the need for powering special position and motion sensors. Therefore, the owners of such systems often have to burden themselves with battery replacement.
Devices that have the function of saving energy, sound for 15-30 seconds. Often the system becomes silent at the most inopportune moment.
Bicycle alarm system is quite vulnerable to the effects of aggressive environmental factors, in particular high humidity, temperature indicators.
How to make a bicycle alarm with your own hands?
To make a means to prevent theft of a two-wheeled vehicle, it is not necessary to understand the basics of radio engineering well. To do this, it is enough to find a high-quality wireless doorbell by rearranging the electrical contacts in such a way that the device operates on "opening".
Homemade alarms can be placed in the end of the steering flu. The system will be improved by replacing the standard audio signal with a more powerful “howler”. To bring such an alarm into effect, it is enough to lean the steering wheel on a hard surface. At the first attempt to move the bike from its place, a sound notification will sound, which will force the attacker to survive not the most pleasant moments.
Naturally, a self-made alarm is not as perfect as factory models. Therefore, it is better to trust professional developments, combining protection in the form of an audio device with a powerful lock and chain.
Finally
If we talk about the best way to protect the bike from theft, it is worth considering the available options according to the degree of reliability, functionality and potential hacking speed.
How much does a bicycle alarm cost? The price of the simplest devices of the budget category starts from 300 rubles. However, bike owners who are really worried about the safety of their own property should pay attention to systems with a cost of 1,000 rubles or more.
As for capabilities, this implies the degree of signaling functionality, the presence of truly practical qualities. So, the main advantage of systems with a remote control is the ability to communicate with the bike at a distance. Programming the device to respond to certain influences makes it possible not only to draw general attention to the attempted theft, but also to cause physical discomfort to the hijacker. After all, the volume and frequency of sound waves in high-quality alarm systems often reaches values that are hazardous to the safety of hearing.