What are we trying to solve?

Its just a tracker?

Problems BikeMesh Is Trying to Solve

BikeMesh addresses a comprehensive set of challenges faced by cyclists, communities, and the cycling industry:

Bicycle Theft Prevention and Recovery
BikeMesh combats the widespread problem of bike theft with a smart, non-removable tracking device. The system alerts owners and authorities during theft attempts, provides real-time location tracking, and leverages a user network to increase the likelihood of recovery and deter thieves.
Authentication of Bike Ownership in Secondary Markets
The platform enables secure, instant verification of bike ownership using NFC and Bluetooth technology. This reduces the circulation of stolen bikes in second-hand markets, increases buyer confidence, and streamlines the process of transferring ownership.
Enhanced Health and Fitness Tracking for Cyclists
BikeMesh collects advanced cycling metrics—such as speed, distance, cadence, power, elevation, and crash detection—beyond what typical phones or fitness watches offer. This helps users monitor and improve their health and fitness.
Reduced Maintenance and Charging Hassles
The device is self-powered by harnessing vibrations from cycling, requiring little to no charging and offering years of operation with minimal maintenance.
Data Collection for Urban Planning and Smart Cities
Aggregated, anonymized data on bike usage, crime hotspots, road quality, and congestion is shared with local authorities. This supports better infrastructure planning, targeted crime prevention, and smart city initiatives.
Encouraging Cycling Adoption and Supporting Environmental Goals
By improving security and offering health incentives, BikeMesh encourages more people to cycle, supporting public health and reducing carbon emissions.
Automated Administration for Tax and Employer Schemes
The system automates mileage tracking for HMRC’s tax-free cycling allowance, integrates with payroll, and helps employers monitor and reduce their carbon footprint.

In summary, BikeMesh provides a holistic solution to the key pain points in cycling—security, ownership verification, health tracking, maintenance, urban data, environmental impact, and administrative efficiency—making cycling safer, smarter, and more accessible.

How BikeMesh Works

More than just an Apple Tag

How BikeMesh Works*

BikeMesh delivers an integrated solution combining advanced security, health tracking, and smart city data collection through a unique, self-powered device installed on bicycles.

Core Functionality:

Non-removable, Tamper-resistant Tracker:
The device is installed in the bike’s stem, making it extremely difficult to remove without damaging the bicycle. This deters theft and makes stolen bikes less attractive on the black market.

Self-charging Power:
The tracker is powered by harnessing vibrations and movement from cycling, supplemented by a small battery. This energy harvesting approach means the device requires no regular charging and can operate autonomously for years.

Real-time Location Tracking:
BikeMesh uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and integrates with both Apple and Android “Find My Device” networks, leveraging the global mesh of smartphones for real-time location updates—even if the bike is far from its owner.

Immediate Theft Response:
If a theft attempt is detected, the system alerts both the owner and the thief, activates anti-theft responses, and begins live tracking. The device also reports the bike’s location to a network of users, creating a “herd immunity” effect that deters theft and aids recovery.

Ownership Authentication:
The device supports quick verification of ownership through NFC and Bluetooth, allowing police or buyers in the secondary market to instantly confirm legitimate ownership.

Advanced Health and Fitness Metrics:
Beyond security, BikeMesh tracks detailed cycling metrics such as speed, distance, cadence, power, elevation, and crash detection—offering insights beyond what standard fitness watches or smartphones provide.

Urban Data Collection:
Anonymized data on bike usage, theft hotspots, road quality, and congestion is shared with local authorities, aiding urban planning and targeted crime prevention.

Community-driven Features:
The system can notify users if their bike is parked in a high-crime area and encourages social engagement through ride comparisons and gamified fitness challenges.

What Makes BikeMesh Unique or Innovative?

Lots of potential...

What makes us unique?

Energy Harvesting Technology:
Unlike most trackers that require frequent battery changes or recharging, BikeMesh’s device is self-powered by the vibrations of cycling, ensuring always-on protection with minimal maintenance.

Integrated Security and Health Tracking:
BikeMesh uniquely combines robust anti-theft technology with advanced health and performance analytics in a single, tamper-resistant device.

Global Mesh Network Integration:
By connecting to both Apple and Android “Find My Device” networks, BikeMesh leverages a worldwide community of smartphones for real-time location tracking, significantly increasing recovery rates and deterrence.

Tamper-resistant, Non-removable Design:
The stem-integrated tracker is nearly impossible to remove without damaging the bike, making it far more secure than traditional bolt-on trackers or locks.

Secondary Market Authentication:
Instant ownership verification via NFC/Bluetooth helps reduce the resale of stolen bikes and increases buyer confidence in the second-hand market.

Actionable Urban Data:
The device’s anonymized data streams help cities identify cycling trends, theft hotspots, and infrastructure needs, supporting smart city initiatives.

Community “Herd Immunity”:
The network effect—whereby other users’ devices help locate stolen bikes—creates a collective deterrent against theft and fosters a safer cycling environment.

In summary, BikeMesh stands out by integrating self-sustaining power, advanced security, health tracking, and community-driven intelligence into a single, robust device—delivering value to cyclists, authorities, and urban planners alike.