Bike thefts Archives

VanMoof Bike Hunters: The Unstoppable Retrievers of Stolen Bikes

March 4, 2021 at 12:05 pm6 min reading

Urban cycling

When you sell e-bikes for about $2,000 apiece and you are targeting markets in large urban areas like San Francisco, New York, London, Paris and Tokyo, one of the selling points you absolutely must consider is security, because expensive stuff tends to get stolen in…

Bike-Theft Anxiety (And What to Do About It)

September 11, 2020 at 11:42 am6 min reading

Safety

Over the past six months, more and more people have been turning to their two-wheeled companion for transportation, leisure, and relief. This means that bikes have been selling at an unprecedented rate. Although we’re generally thrilled to see more people taking up the sport, the…

Stolen Ride: How London Cycling Community United to Battle Bike Theft

April 18, 2018 at 9:08 am

Safety

It’s no secret that London has become a kind of a bicycle stealing hub. The British capital’s urban chic commuters invest into their healthier life style and the number of bike owners goes up, which sadly means that the bike theft matrix has spread significantly.…

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Three Electronic Devices to Help You Track Down a Stolen Bike

March 13, 2017 at 9:46 am

Urban cycling

Nothing makes your heart sink quite like the realisation your bike isn’t attached to the railing you locked it to. Many of us are turning to gadgets that help track our bikes – but which ones are worth shelling out for?

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10 Videos of Bike Thefts Gone Horribly Wrong

March 3, 2017 at 11:38 am

Outdoor/Mountain

Bike theft is something that has most likely either happened to us personally or to someone we know. The anger, frustration and inconvenience is something we all understand. Aside from imagining revenge scenarios or locating our stolen bikes online if they are being resold that…