Locally developed iPhone app keeps track of important bike info
Posted by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor) on August 27th, 2009 at 10:30 am
An iPhone app just released yesterday could be a great tool in the war on bike theft. "Bike Quiver" was created by David Ross, an independent software developer who lives (and rides) in Portland.
A serial number is the most important piece of information you'll need to prove to the police that a stolen bike is yours. The idea behind the app is to make it easier to document and retrieve that number. Bike Quiver lets you create profiles for each of your bikes that can include the all-important serial number, a photo and other vitals. Another cool feature is a section where you can keep up a maintenance log for your bike.
Last year, we profiled another locally created iPhone app called "Cychosis" developed by North Porlander Ron Forrester.
Bike Quiver sells for 99 cents in Apple's iTunes App Store. Learn more at BikeQuiver.com.
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The app looks nice.
From what I can see on the web site...I would suggest a function to aid in recovery...how about the ability to directly email a PDF of the page of the lost stolen bike to local authorities/ bikeportland, etc.?
[Hi David - I hope to buy this app (though it requires V3.0 software...I have been loath to upgrade given Apple's restrictive software controls in 3.0).]
RecommendedIt also might be nice to add a punch list of accessories (rear rack: Blackburn, horn: Sumo wrestler, etc.), other items (sticker log: MCBF 2005, Pretty Panty Ride, etc.), and any damage (top tube: dent, front fork: rust) for recovery.
And perhaps add a toggle for where the serial number is located too.
RecommendedNice. I think we have a winner for the first app I'm going to pay for on my iPhone.
RecommendedThe app is pretty straightforward and clean. I like the maintenance feature, where you can track service done to your bikes. That seems like the most valuable feature for me. Now if only the app could link the iPhone GPS to the odometer for up-to-date stats!...
Recommendedits called an excel spreadsheet folks, free. why would you this information in a portable format?
RecommendedYou should write your iPhone serial number on your bike in case your phone gets stolen.
Recommended> its called an excel spreadsheet folks, free
Excel is not only not free, it's significantly more expensive than this app.
RecommendedAnd I know of a lot of riders who do not know how to use Excel...but know how to use an iPhone app.
RecommendedUpdate: Bike Quiver is now free for the month of September to celebrate the Bike Commute Challenge!
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