Registering a Gazelle: registering and securing your Gazelle bike

Did you know that more than 750,000 bicycles are stolen annually in the Netherlands, and that popular brands such as Gazelle are extra popular? By registering your Gazelle — or registering your Gazelle bike — you significantly reduce the risk of theft and provide extra security.

What does “Register Gazelle” mean?

Registering Gazelle means officially recording your Gazelle bike in a bicycle register, usually via the unique frame number. This way, the bike will be officially registered to your name, including your contact details. In practice, this means that it becomes clear who the owner is.

Why register your Gazelle?

Registering your Gazelle has many advantages, especially when it comes to ownership and security:

• Capture ownership: You confirm that you are the owner, which helps with questions of proof (e.g. for insurance or sales).
• Easier reporting and detection: In the event of theft, the police or a finder can get your bike back to you more quickly. Reporting is also easier if the frame number is known when registering.
• Sell safely: If you ever sell your Gazelle, you can officially transfer ownership to the new owner.
• Less attractive to thieves: A registered bike is recognisable and therefore less attractive to thieves.
• Part of the community: You contribute to a national network against bicycle theft. By registering together, we make it more difficult for thieves together.

How do you register your Gazelle via BIKEBAZE?

Registration is simple and completely free via the database (BIKEBAZE's platform). All you need is your Gazelle frame number (usually found at the bottom bracket) and your own details. This is how you officially register your Gazelle.

• Go to the registration page on bikebaze.nl.
• Fill in your details: enter your Gazelle's unique frame number (found near the bottom bracket) and your contact details.
• Finalize: within a few minutes, your Gazelle will be in your name and you will receive digital proof of registration.

What is a SafeTag and why do you use it?

One BIKEBAZE SafeTag is an eye-catching QR code sticker that you place visibly on your bike. Here are the benefits:

• Eye-catching QR sticker: tamper-resistant and difficult to remove.
• Linked to registration: when the SafeTag is scanned, it leads to your data in the database.
• Strong prevention: cycling with a yellow According to research, 98% fewer SafeTags are being stolen.
• Clear signal: show thieves that your bike is registered and traceable.
• Price: a SafeTag costs just €9.99.

Why BIKEBAZE is different from Stop Heling or RDW

BIKEBAZE is a private platform that focuses entirely on registering, protecting and retrieving bicycles. This works differently than the well-known public registers:

• Voluntary registration for everyone: At BIKEBAZE, any individual can register their Gazelle free of charge. Stop Heling has no registration option (only checking for stolen bicycles) and the RDW only registers insured bicycles via manufacturers or insurers.
• Prevention and detection: BIKEBAZE uses an eye-catching SafeTag sticker and an active community to deter thieves and find stolen bikes. Stop Heling and RDW do not have such a visible sticker system.
• Central ownership: At BIKEBAZE, you immediately receive a digital proof of ownership. Stop Heling and RDW are mainly about control (stolen or insured), while BIKEBAZE emphasizes prevention and ownership.‍

So proactively register your Gazelle with BIKEBAZE and secure it with a SafeTag. This immediately makes your bike less attractive to thieves and increases the chance of being found.

Finally: Do you want to leave your Gazelle safe? Register it for free in the BIKEBAZE database today and order a SafeTag for just €9.99. Together, we will make your Gazelle less interesting for thieves and increase the chance that your stolen bike will come back to you.

FAQs

• How do I find the frame number for my Gazelle bike? The frame number is usually near the bottom bracket or on the seat tube. Click here is an article with more information.
• Is registration free and how does it work? Yes, registration in the BIKEBAZE database is complete gratuitous. All you need is your frame number and some basic information. After registration, you will immediately receive digital proof that the bike is in your name.
• Can I also register my used (older) Gazelle? Yes. You can also register older Gazelle models, as long as the frame number is readable. This makes even a second-hand Gazelle traceable and less attractive to thieves.