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Any of those that don’t have built in GPS tracking?
I think most pre-2023 models don’t include it outside of super premium models, but now that’s becoming pretty standard in anti-theft suites because they’re priority targets. For me the privacy concerns are a worthwhile tradeoff for the other modern features. My 2025 Abound auto-locks the kickstand and rear wheel, is password protected, has a motion alarm that notifies me on my phone, and I can geofence it or lock the motor remotely. Those features are really uncommon in older bikes. At the same time you’re also getting an older and smaller battery that you can’t replace as easily, maybe a cadence sensor that feels a lot worse than a torque sensor, and limited app support for things like real-time monitoring of the electronics.
On my 2023 Bianchi’s Bosch app, I can disable the GPS tracking by disabling location permissions on my phone. Presumably other bikes with Bosch systems have that same software option, but my Aventon’s GPS tracker is built into the bike’s motherboard.