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Knog Scout

An 85 dB motion alarm and an Apple Find My tracker in one 25-gram unit that bolts to your bottle bosses and hides under the cage.

$64.99
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Knog Scout bike alarm and finder with neon silicone cover
85 dBMotion Alarm
25 gOn the Bike
2–6 moPer USB-C Charge
IP66Water Resistance

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Knog Scout unit, front viewKnog Scout mounting side with security screwsKnog Scout mounted on a bike frameKnog Scout on a bike with neon silicone cover
The one real catch: tracking runs on Apple's Find My network, so it's iOS only. Android riders still get the full 85 dB alarm and app control — just not the map. And the Scout is a layer on top of a good lock, not a replacement for one.

The Bike Cave Verdict

Ben's Take

Gear-pick status: I haven't wired a Scout to my own bike on camera — this one earned its spot from the spec sheet and its track record. The pitch is hard to argue with: for less than a mid-range lock you bolt on a screamer that goes off the second someone messes with your bike, plus Find My tracking if it rolls away anyway. It hides under a bottle cage, weighs nothing, and charges maybe six times a year. Thieves want easy and quiet. This makes your bike loud and trackable.
Ben — The Bike CaveCave gear pick — specs from Knog, not an on-camera review

👍 What stands out

  • 85 dB motion alarm + Find My tracking in one unit
  • Hides under a bottle cage — anti-tamper screws included
  • 25 g and 2–6 months per USB-C charge
  • Low-battery ping at 20% so it never dies quietly
  • IP66 — rainstorms and hose-downs are fine
  • Cheaper than most mid-range locks

👎 What to know

  • Find My tracking is iOS only — Android gets alarm duty only
  • Won't physically stop anyone — pair it with a real lock
  • USB-C cable not included in the box

The Numbers

Full Specifications

Source: us.knog.com →

🔔 Alarm & Tracking

Alarm85 dB, motion-triggered
TrackingApple Find My network (iOS only)
ControlKnog app or on-unit button
StatusLEDs for alarm state and battery

⚡ Power & Durability

BatteryUSB-C rechargeable, 2–6 months per charge
Low batteryPhone notification at 20%
Water resistanceIP66, wash-proof
Weight25 g

🔧 Mounting & In the Box

MountStandard bottle-cage braze-ons
HardwareAnti-tamper security screws included
In the boxScout, mounting screws, neon silicone cover
Not includedUSB-C cable

✨ Features

✓Arm/disarm from the app or the button
✓Hides under a standard bottle cage
✓Optional neon cover to make the deterrent visible
✓Low-battery notification at 20%
✓Wash-proof IP66 sealing
Two theft deterrents, one bolt-on. Grab the Scout straight from Knog — current pricing and availability on their site.
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