BackPedal Ltd
GPS tracking and 24/7 recovery for your bike or ebike. If it gets stolen, we get it back. Customers pay an upfront fee for the tracker and a
On BackPedal Ltd
BackPedal provides nationwide theft protection and recovery for bikes and ebikes in the UK. Its service bundles covert GPS trackers, professional installation, 24/7 recovery agents, and backup insurance under one annual subscription. The company reports an 80% recovery rate and aims to return stolen bikes within about two days. Coverage has no recovery exclusions, so even bikes left unlocked are still eligible for retrieval.
BackPedal flips the script on bike insurance by making recovery the core, not just a footnote. If you ride in the UK and want more than a payout when your bike is stolen, this is the only service that actively hunts it down and brings it back. The no-exclusions policy and fast response are genuine upsides, but coverage is still limited to the UK and priced as an annual bundle.
Key features
- Covert GSM, GPS & BLE tracking kit with 17 disguise options
- Professional installation by mechanics in London, 8am–8pm daily
- 24/7 theft hotline and same-hour agent deployment
- No exclusions on recovery claims
- Backup theft insurance underwritten by Sundays with £50 standard excess
- Real-time tracking and recovery updates
- Bike returned to your door after recovery
Pros and cons
- High recovery rate (about 80%) and fast response (average under 2 days)
- No recovery exclusions; even unlocked or poorly locked bikes are covered
- Single subscription bundles tracking, recovery, and backup insurance
- Covert trackers hidden in 17 different disguises to deter thieves
- 24/7 recovery hotline and in-house ops team
- Limited to the UK and primarily London area for installations and recoveries
- Annual pricing only; no monthly option shown
- Insurance claims subject to standard underwriting approval and excess charges
- Tracker kit cost is included but not itemized separately beyond the £149 cap
Pricing
- Covert GSM, GPS & BLE tracking kit
- Professional installation at your home or office
- 24/7 theft hotline and recovery agents
- Full theft & damage insurance underwritten by Sundays
- Recovery with no exclusions
- No excess on recovery claims; £50 excess on standard insurance claims; £200 excess for battery-only claims
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Frequently asked questions
Does BackPedal cover my bike if it wasn't locked?
Yes — the recovery service has no exclusions. It doesn’t matter if your bike was locked, what lock you used, or where it was parked. If it gets stolen, we go to recover it.
What happens if my bike can't be recovered?
Our backup insurance by Sundays provides financial cover for a replacement bike. Standard insurance terms apply and claims are subject to approval, just like any other bike insurance policy.
How much does BackPedal cost?
Annual protection starts from £153, which works out to £12.75 per month. This includes the GPS tracking kit, professional installation, 24/7 recovery service, and backup theft insurance.
What's the excess?
There's no excess on recovery claims. If you need to make an insurance claim, the standard excess is £50. Battery-only claims have a £200 excess.
How long does recovery take?
On average, less than 2 days. Our current recovery success rate is about 80%.
Do I need separate bike insurance if I have BackPedal?
No. BackPedal includes backup theft insurance underwritten by Sundays, so you're covered for both recovery and financial protection in a single subscription.
Does BackPedal work for regular bikes or just ebikes?
Our tracking and recovery service works for both bikes and ebikes.
How is the GPS tracker installed?
Our mechanics install the tracker covertly at a time and place you choose. The tracker is hidden so a thief won’t know it's there.
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