Registering a fatbike: how to register your fatbike to your name

What does it mean to register a fatbike?

Registering a Fatbike means officially linking your bike to your name. Via the BIKEBAZE database, enter the unique frame number of your fatbike and link it to your name. This is how you receive a digital proof of ownership. By registering, you let the police, individuals, etc. know that you are the rightful owner if it is stolen and found.

• Enter your frame number and your own details into the database.
• You will immediately receive digital proof of ownership and your details will be in your account. Will your bike be stolen anyway? Then you can report it as stolen online and have your frame number at hand when you file a report. If someone looks for your frame number in the BIKEBAZE database, this person can contact you and you will receive the location where the bike was searched. The risk of theft is falling and recovery is rising significantly with a SafeTag.

Why registering your fatbike?

Registering provides extra security:

• Ownership & insurance: By registering, you clearly show that the fatbike is yours. In case of theft, you have your registration certificate at hand.
• Police & recovery: In the database, your name is listed with the frame number. This way, the police or an individual can quickly find you if your bike is found.
• Useful when selling: When selling, you simply take over ownership with the ownership transfer form.
• Theft prevention: A registered bike is less attractive to thieves because it is easily traceable.

How does registering with BIKEBAZE work?

You can easily register in a few steps:

• Go to the BIKEBAZE database and register your bike for free.
• Fill in your frame number and enter your personal information.
• Click registering and your fatbike is in your name in the database.
• You will immediately receive a digital proof of ownership and can report theft immediately.

What is a SafeTag and why do you need it?

A SafeTag is an eye-catching sticker with a QR code for your bike:

• Visible: The SafeTag on your frame shows that your bike is registered. That scares off thieves.
• QR code: Anyone who scans the SafeTag, if your bike is listed as stolen, sees that it is a stolen bike and can contact you. You will also receive a location where it was scanned.
• 98% less chance: With a SafeTag, you can reduce the risk of theft enormously. The yellow SafeTag reduces the risk of theft by up to 98%.
• Price: A SafeTag costs €9.99 (once). So this is not a big cost for so much protection.
• Strong material: SafeTags are tamper-resistant; extremely difficult to remove. But if the sticker does come off, your fatbike remains traceable via the frame number.

Comparison with other solutions

There is no national obligation to register your fatbike. The known alternatives:

• Stop Heling (government): A database with solo stolen bicycles after a police report. Prevents healing but does not help with prevention.
• RDW bicycle register: Only registers bicycles that are registered with insurance. Not a voluntary option for individuals.
• BIKEBAZE: Voluntary registration before theft. You'll get instant proof of ownership, help from the community in case of theft, and you can use a SafeTag. This is the most complete solution.

Register your fatbike now

Do you want to protect your fatbike as much as possible? Register it for free in the BIKEBAZE database. This way, you'll receive official proof of ownership and become part of a community that helps cyclists. Order one too SafeTag (€9.99) for extra security.‍ This reduces the chance of your fatbike being stolen by 98% (with the yellow version).

FAQs

Is it mandatory to register my fatbike? No, there is no mandatory registration for regular bikes. Fatbikes are not subject to a license plate or registration requirement. However, you can protect your bike against theft and you can easily prove your ownership if you register voluntarily.

What do I need to register my fatbike? You need the unique frame number (often under the bottom bracket). With that information, you fill it form into the database, after which your fatbike is registered to your name.

Why should I use a SafeTag? A SafeTag sticks to your frame and has a QR code. It shows that your bike is secured, reduces the risk of theft and increases the chance that a found bike will come back to you.