Have You Registered The Serial Numbers for Your Bikes?

Registering your bike's serial number is free but not everyone takes the time to do it.
Photo: Jeff Barber.

With summer on the horizon, bikes are coming out of the garage and making their way to the trails, the coffee shops on the way and the dinner spots afterward. Unfortunately, bike theft season is approaching too and opportunistic folks who want to take advantage will have more chances to do so.

Registering your bike is a small chore, but in the event that it is recovered, it’s often the only way law enforcement can get it back in the rightful hands. There are a few different organizations you can register your bike with. For more information, read this recent piece by Singletracks contributor Linea Jantz.

If you chose no, tell us why in the comments below.


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