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I think I've found the best place to hide a tracker on my Brompton: in its front carrier block!

It does require a Pebblebee Tag, as AirTag and Chipolo One are too big to fit. Just make sure to leave a space on top for the locking mechanism to fit.

Edit: I was told that AirTags fit as well, so I guess Motorola Moto Tag might fit too, as I believe they are roughly the size of AirTags.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

@sanji @brompton I don't believe common thieves would stumble upon this or even be knowledgeable about Bromptons

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago

I don't have a Brompton so the only use I have for this information is burglary.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

@sanji @brompton: And what the picture does not show: There is usually a locking mechanism in that hole which will hide the tag probably quite well.

@axeleroy: Can you charge the Pebble Tag without disassembling the front block's locking mechanism? How long does one charge last?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 weeks ago

@xtaran @sanji @brompton Yes, thanks for adding that bit of info I left out, I probably should edit with a picture of the assembled block.

I did not try, but the charging cable being as big as the tag should allow to charge it in place. It should last a year according to the constructor.