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Short answer: Yes. But it’s important to understand how it’s done and what we avoid to stay within the law.

Let’s break down how BackPedal safely and legally recovers stolen bikes—without crossing any red lines.

Bike stolen? Game on. At BackPedal, we don’t just “track” bikes—we go out and get them back. Our recovery service combines clever tech with real humans, real skills, and real-world results.

Here’s how it works.

Whether you’re a BackPedal customer or not, having your bike stolen is a gut punch. But the steps you take in the first few hours can make all the difference.

Here’s what to do—with or without BackPedal.

Insurance policies can be full of legalese—but we’re here to help you skip the jargon and get straight to what matters. If you’ve opted into BackPedal insurance, here’s a quick guide to the most important terms, rules and limits.

When it comes to protecting your bike, the best approach is belt and braces. At BackPedal, we combine real-world recovery operations with robust insurance to give you total peace of mind—whether your bike goes missing or comes back a bit worse for wear.

Let’s unpack how our recovery and insurance services work together—and why you probably want both.

No two bikes are the same—so no two tracking kits are either. We select a tailored mix of trackers based on your bike’s size, type, and power setup.

Not all bike trackers are created equal—and neither are the bikes they’re installed on. Here’s how installation actually works in the wild, what to expect, and why stealth (not brute force) is our superpower.

Modern bike trackers are little marvels of engineering—able to pinpoint a bike’s location across cities, through buildings, and sometimes even while it’s standing still. This article dives into the key technologies behind them.