Stolen Bike Check
Always check a bike's history before buying second-hand.
Bike Register
One of the world's largest cycle databases. Free check using the frame serial number. Used by law enforcement agencies globally.
Stolen Bikes
Community-run database of stolen bicycles reported by their owners worldwide.
National Cycle Register
Register your bike's serial number to help recover it if stolen.
How to check
- Ask the seller for the frame serial number (usually stamped under the bottom bracket).
- Run it through Bike Register — it's free and takes under a minute.
- If anything looks suspicious, report the listing and don't complete the purchase.
Spotted a stolen bike on Cog?
Report it immediately so we can remove the listing and notify the authorities.
Report a listing