If your bicycle does get stolen, identification is crucial for recovery. Some tips offered in Bicycling magazine include:
ù Keep a copy of your bicycle's receipt of purchase.
ù Record its make, model, year and serial number. Note any distinguishing features.
ù Take a color photo of the bicycle.
ù List the bicycle on your homeowner's or renter's insurance policy.
ù Write your driver's license number on index cards and slip them into the seat post, seat tube and handlebar stem.