The number of bicycles and e-bikes sold is thankfully increasing year after year. Unfortunately, thieves continue to take advantage of the opportunities. German cities are particularly affected. The online comparison portal Check24 recently published a ranking of the 25 bicycle theft hotspots in Germany. The dubious winner… read more
Spectrum: The number of bicycle thefts in Germany is declining slightly, but remains high, especially in large cities. The comparison portal Check24 has analyzed data from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) from 2015 and created a map of Germany showing where the risk of becoming a victim of bicycle theft is highest. Read more …
Market: With the Stromer ST2 S, the Swiss manufacturer presents its new premium S-Pedelec, featuring the largest battery in the industry, electronic XTR Di2 shifting, assistance up to 45 km/h, four-piston brakes, and integrated anti-theft protection. Just a few days ago, the latter was able to track down a pedelec stolen in Munich in Prague thanks to GPS tracking. It is the… read more
Video: Our British colleagues at welovecycling turned a rather sad situation into a bit of fun and organized the first European Championship for bicycle thieves and their hometowns this year. Amsterdam, Rome, and Prague made it to the finals – two things make this European Championship particularly amusing for us viewers: Firstly, the entire event was filmed on… read more
