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Stolen Hoy Bikes: UK Frame-Number Check (Free)
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Quick answer
Hoy frame numbers are stamped underneath the bottom bracket, between the pedals. On the smaller Bonaly kids frames there is less room on the shell, so check the underside of the down tube as well. Run the code through Cyclesite's free lookup for an instant UK check against a stolen-bike registry and rider-filed theft reports.
Where Hoy stamps the frame number
Under the bottom bracket on the adult road and hybrid bikes. On the Bonaly children's range the shell is small and the code is sometimes moved to the underside of the down tube, which is worth checking before deciding a child's bike is unmarked. Wheel size markings such as 20 or 24 and retailer stock labels are not serials.
Hoy on the UK used market
Hoy is a Halfords range covering both adult road bikes and well-regarded lightweight kids bikes, and the children's side is where most second-hand activity happens. Good kids bikes hold value and are resold every couple of years through local groups, typically with no paperwork. The stamped frame code is what carries identity across those owners.
FAQs
- Where is the frame number on a Hoy?
- Stamped under the bottom bracket. On the smaller Bonaly frames also check the underside of the down tube.
- Is the retailer stock label the serial?
- No. That is a shop reference. The frame number is the unique code stamped into the frame.
- What if a used Hoy Bonaly has no receipt?
- Normal after a couple of owners. Check the frame code and run it through Cyclesite's free stolen-bike check.
Police datapolice.uk releases
Most stolen bikes are never traced back to anyone
Police recorded 28,531 bicycle thefts across 44 UK city centres over three years. A suspect was identified in 10.1% of closed cases, and 1 in 33 reached a charge. Pick an area for the local picture.
Jun 23Down 25% in three yearsMay 26
- 8,221
- thefts recorded in 12 months
- −12%
- change on the year before
- 10.1%
- of closed cases had a suspect identified
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