Deter. Detect. Recover
Keeping you and the community cycling. Protect your ride with Project 529 to stay ahead of the bike thieves.
529 is a community initiative supported by Sundays Insurance. Learn more.
Built worldwide with riders, shops, universities, and hundreds of law-enforcement partners. Since 2013.
529 Products to help you stay ahead of bike thieves, and protect your ride.
A community driven bike registration and theft recovery service
FREE
Bike registration
Community bike theft alerts
Search stolen bikes
Post found bikes
529 Detective: 6 Month Usage
$50.00
6 months unlimited access
Everything in 529 Garage plus
Automatically search marketplaces
Matches stolen bikes
Provides matches in one simplified view
Scan listings nationwide and internationally
Detective is your virtual stakeout working 24/7 to track down leads, wherever they may appear. Whether your bike was stolen yesterday or last month, we’re still on the lookout.
529 Detective is proven to find stolen bikes
"I found my bike listed on an online marketplace and was able to use my registration to get it back. The 529 Detective is worth every penny. 529 found a listing, we identifed where it was based on the pictures, and the police helped us retreive it!"
- 529 Detective customer
Automatically search marketplaces
We search marketplaces like Craigslist, Facebook, Ebay, OfferUp, and more.
Matches stolen bikes
We surface listings that closely match your stolen bike's description, photos, and serial number.
Provides matches in one simplified view
All potential matches from multiple marketplaces and locations show in a single, simple view - no digging required.
Scan listings nationwide and internationally
Stolen bikes don't always stay local. We scan listings nationwide and internationally.
Found bike!
Portland, OR
"Found it advertised on FB Marketplace. Set up a buy. Had the police meet us. Accessories were missing, but I'm happy."
Found bike!
Elk City, ID
"...hours later I came out and the bike was gone. Fortunately I had taken pictures of the bike, including the serial number. I then registered the bike with Project 529. Three months later I got a call from the RCMP saying that they found my bike!"
Found bike!
Bellingham, WA
"The police was able to recover the bike and brought it back to us. We are very grateful for their service. Thanks"
Found bike!
Vancouver, WA
"Bike was abandoned near 116th st NW and 16th ave NW and finder called into the police. They were able to identify ownership based on the serial number."
Tap into the power of the 529 community to help track down your missing ride. With over 400 law enforcement agencies, universities, shops, clubs, and fellow riders in the mix, we've got your back.
Report missing bikeThinking of buying a bike? Run the serial number first to make sure it's not listed as missing. It's a quick way to protect yourself and ride with peace of mind.
Search bikesFound an abandoned bike or seen something sketchy? Post it here to help get it back to its rightful owner. Together, we can make sure bikes get home safely.
Post a found bike
In 2013, we launched 529 to fight bike theft and make cycling safer.
With 2 million bikes stolen yearly, it's an epidemic fueling crime. Our strategy? Unite riders, shops, and cities with tools to outsmart thieves. Partner cities have seen major improvements in just two years...
Sign up for free to register your bike and connect with our bike protection community dedicated to fighting bike theft and supporting recovery.
Discover how 529 teams up with cities, schools, bike shops, and communities to keep bikes safe. Whether you're managing racks, running a shop, or organizing rides, our tools help protect your fleet and keep everyone rolling.
Support the fight against bike theft with our 529 gear. From tees to water bottles, every purchase helps grow the movement and keeps our community rolling. Ride proud and help #endbiketheft.
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