The BikePass Guides
Practical guides on bike theft, frame numbers, security marking and theft protection – without scaremongering, with real steps you can take.
Bike Theft in Germany: Figures, Hotspots and Your Risk
Around 214,000 reported bike thefts, and only one in nine cases is solved. Where your risk is highest,…
Insurance Won’t Pay After Bike Theft? The 7 Most Common Traps
Insurers reject bike theft claims for almost the same seven reasons every time. Spot the traps before your…
Bike stolen – which insurance pays?
Home contents with a bicycle clause, a standalone bicycle policy or no cover at all: exactly one of…
Reporting a bike theft: online and at the police station – step by step
You can report a bike theft online through your state's Internetwache or at the station. What you need,…
Locking your bike properly: the 8 mistakes thieves love
Locked wrong is half stolen. These eight mistakes happen to almost everyone, and thieves spot them in passing.…
Bike alarm & immobiliser: are they worth it?
An alarm and an immobiliser promise extra protection for your bike – we show what they do, where…
Hiding an AirTag on your bike: 7 clever spots
An AirTag only helps if nobody finds it in the first few minutes. Seven discreet, firmly fitted hiding…
GPS trackers for bikes: how tracking really works
GPS trackers fix your position by satellite and send it to an app over mobile networks. Here is…
Parking your bike safely: the places guide
Station, campus, city centre, cellar, travel: every place has its own rules for whether your bike is still…
D-lock, folding, chain: which bike lock really holds?
D-lock, folding, chain or cable: we compare the lock types by security, weight and everyday use, so you…
Bike security marking: where, what it costs and how it works
You can get your bike security-marked at ADFC groups, police events, dealers or digitally from home. We show…
What does bicycle insurance cost – and is it worth it?
The premium for bicycle insurance is not a list price but the result of several factors. We show…
E-bike stolen – what counts now
With an e-bike every minute counts: check tracking, file a police report with frame, battery and motor numbers,…
Filling in a bike passport: which details you need (+ digital alternative)
Frame number, photos, receipt: a bike passport holds more than make and colour. Here is where to find…
Register your bike: why, where and how (free)
An unregistered bike cannot be linked to anyone when it matters. Here are the registers, the data you…
Home contents insurance and bike theft: does it pay – and when not?
Whether your home contents insurance replaces a stolen bike is decided by the contract, not the theft. Bicycle…
Recovering a Stolen Bike: Databases, Portals and Search Tricks
The stand is still there, the bike is gone. How to search systematically: police records, registers, classified ads,…
How thieves break bike locks – and how you stop them
Bolt croppers, angle grinders, raw leverage: how bike thieves really work – and how you upset their maths…
Finding and checking your bike frame number: the complete guide
The frame number is the only ID permanently tied to your frame. Here is where to find it…
Bike stolen – what now? The 7 steps that count
An empty bike rack is a rotten moment, but the first few hours decide your claim. Work through…
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