While I would recommend engraving an identifying number on your bike, you can register it with a serial number of "NONE." However, that will not prove ownership if someone peels off the decal.
John Rider City of Madison Bicycle Registration Coordinator -----Original Message----- From: Bikies [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jack Gregory via Bikies Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2019 4:22 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Bikies] Registering a bike with no serial number? I have a question I’d never thought I would need to ask, but: after a recent attempted theft of my bike I am now attempting to register my bike with the city. I’ve had my bike since 1984, and at this point cannot find or discern any serial number, nor can various third party bike repair people I’ve shown it to. I’ve talked directly to the folks at the treasurers and have been told, naturally, that I need to have a serial number to register (no clear guidance on alternatives for applying a number to the frame). I still can’t believe anyone would ever want to steal my bike (it was locked, and in a “secure” enclosed garage, surrounded by other much newer bikes as well- this is the first time I’ve ever even considered it might be at risk, and that includes time living in DC and SF). Any suggestions much appreciated (other than getting a new bike, as it is the best bike in the universe and therefore irreplaceable) Thanks, Jack _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org
