Our new website is live at www.3bo.mobi – cleaner, faster, and built to help more riders protect what moves them. And: the 3BO Bike Tracker is now available for purchase in South Africa via our new store at shop.3bo.mobi. It does offer global protection, wherever 2G is still available, which is Germany, most of the […]
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Friday past, Enrico locked his bike in the centre of Stellenbosch. The bike was stolen. As soon as the theft happened, Enrico got an instant WhatsApp notification. He escalated immediately to ABC Security’s control room, also via WhatsApp. Within moments, response members were dispatched to attempt to intercept the crook. What followed was an incredible […]
According to a new market research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active bicycle telematics systems in Europe and North America will reach 3.9 million in 2028, up from 1.7 million active units in 2023. The adoption of bicycle telematics systems has picked up speed in recent years. There are […]
When we started in 2022, the decision to integrate with Whatsapp was made as it had a 96+% internet user share in the South African market, and used by +2 billion people globally This approach lowers the learning curve for users as it’s a familiar interface. Our “always-on” feature-set detects movement, instantly informs the owner, […]
Globally, millions of bicycles are stolen every year, yet the vast majority never find their way back to their owners. While police forces often recover bikes—up to 48% in some regions—only around 5% are returned to the rightful owner. In South Africa, the stats are even more disheartening: more than 100,000 bikes are stolen annually, […]
Here is a comparison of AirTags and GPS trackers for bikes, including opinions and reviews: AirTags GPS trackers Reviews Overall If you’re looking for a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-use way to track your bike, an AirTag is a good option. However, keep in mind that AirTags rely on other Apple devices to be nearby in […]
Bike theft is a serious problem in the United States. In 2021, an estimated 1.7 million bicycles were stolen, representing a 10% increase from 2020. The average value of a stolen bicycle is $500. The most common type of bicycle stolen is a mountain bike. The most common places where bicycles are stolen are from […]