axeleroy

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

@Showroom7561 I share your opinion, replaceable batteroes are better, I even went for the Chipolo first but unfortunately it didn't fit.

[–] [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.

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

@ReCyclist @brompton Oh, they must be smaller than I thought.

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

@astifter @brompton The carrier block itself is made of plastic, this thin metal plate is only used to secure the block to the bike, so I does not shield the tracker. (you can see the metal plate more clearly here https://www.brompton.com/p/736/front-carrier-block)

I originally thought of putting the tracker inside the frame, but then the tracker's signal would have been shielded.

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

@Blue_Morpho I don't think it would interfere with the signal as the carrier block is mostly made of plastic. I haven't tried the range yet, but I'm not too worried.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

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

 

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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