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Bike theft is a major problem both domestically and internationally.
- Estimates on the number of bicycles stolen in the U.S. range from 600,000 to over 1 million
- In the U.K., it is estimated 400,000 to 500,000 bicycles are stolen annually
Additionally, the majority of bicycles are stolen from the home, garage, dorm etc, with theft estimates from the home varying from 55% to 80%.
Introducing Bike Vault, the first locking storage system that uses modern microprocessor and security technologies to secure your bicycle where it is most at risk – the home.
Bike Vault defends your bike with multiple features:
- Vault-like construction deters tampering, freezing, picking, and cutting
- Keyless access
- A variety of sensors and alarms ensure your bike is safe
- No keyholes or other weaknesses
- Conveniently stores your bike
- Doubles as a “work rack,” allowing minor repairs
Additional Sources:
http://www.nationalbikeregistry.com/college.html
http://www.bicyclesource.com/bike/theft/theft-statistics.shtml
http://www.securityworld.com/infocenter/bicycle-theft/
http://www.tiscali.co.uk/money/features/insurance_bicycle.html
http://bicyclehabitat.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=139
http://www.ucsdguardian.org/cgi-bin/print?param=news_2004_02_12_05
http://www.evnatech.flyer.co.uk/pages/stats.html
http://www.ucpd.ucla.edu/ucpd/stats_crimestats_crimes.html |
