Theft, Security & Frame Numbers
Essential security guidance for UK cyclists. Learn about bike theft prevention, how to check if a bike is stolen, understanding frame numbers, and what to do if your bike is stolen. With around 376,000 bikes stolen annually (ONS Crime Survey for England and Wales), security matters.
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Common questions about theft, security & frame numbers
Run the frame number through a UK stolen-bike database before you hand over any cash. Cyclesite runs these checks automatically on every listing with a frame number. If a seller can't show you the frame number or gets cagey when you ask, walk away, there's a reason they're hiding it.
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