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When you rent a bicycle, does it come with a chain and lock, or insurance? And if, perchance, the bike gets stolen, what happens?
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When you rent a bicycle, does it come with a chain and lock, or insurance? And if, perchance, the bike gets stolen, what happens?
railway stations, universities and shopping centers are big targets. It really depends the City though. I have a very good lock, it is like a huge steel chain link. They would need a grinder to get it off. Which some thieves do use but it attracts attention. Double lock it. Take the seat off.From my recent experience, you get chain, lock and no insurance. When asked the hire company did not expect the bikes to be at risk**
You should check your travel insurance to see if it covers hire as an extra if you want to be comfortable with the stated low risk
** As far as risk is concerned, having travelled in many parts Europe I never lost a bike. I have lost 2 bikes though in the past 5 years - 500 metres and 5 years apart. The last one under the nose of the railway companies CCTV. So if a professional thief/gang is operating locally no chain, lock or CCTV will help.
You treat it as providence and walk ?When you rent a bicycle, does it come with a chain and lock, or insurance? And if, perchance, the bike gets stolen, what happens?
ah but is there a deposit? Would you get it back?You treat it as providence and walk ?
Only Providence knows.....ah but is there a deposit? Would you get it back?
I guess you better get to steppingWhen you rent a bicycle, does it come with a chain and lock, or insurance? And if, perchance, the bike gets stolen, what happens?
Hola fellow cyclist. To answer your question in a very short word.No!! Well they may supply a lock and chain but it may as well be a piece of string if the situation I became aware off in 2015. So my recommendation bring the one you use at home; also "strongly" insist that your accommodation venue allow you to secure your bike "off - street". Most of the ones I used in 2015 were happy to allow me to park the bike "out the back". So what happens when it gets stolen? First ensure that you have both a photo of the bike; its serial numbers. When or if its stolen contact the rental company and advise them of the situation; second find the nearest major police station and report the theft - they will need the serial number and the colour to make a positive indentification. I always locked my bike to a secure steel sign post or railing when leaving it. Hope this helps!!When you rent a bicycle, does it come with a chain and lock, or insurance? And if, perchance, the bike gets stolen, what happens?
I've heard that Interpol get's involved in the event you do not return a bicycle.Taking all these steps means you do not have to pay for it?