Your bike is probably already listed for sale.
529 Detective scans Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, OfferUp, Kijiji, and Pinkbike twice daily — surfacing new listings similar to your stolen bike. $25 one-time (was $50). 6 months of scanning.
We scan while
you sleep.
Detective monitors Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, OfferUp, Kijiji, and Pinkbike twice daily — across cities, even when thieves swap photos or strip components. Some are listed within hours. Others take months. Detective scans for six.
Match in hand.
Police on call.
When Detective surfaces a listing, you get the evidence: the listing, the match, and your 529 registration with serial number and photos.
Most people check Craigslist for three days and give up. Thieves know this. Detective keeps scanning automatically across all six platforms, twice daily, for the full 6 months.
Real recovery
"I used the Detective feature from 529 and FOUND MY BIKE!!! It was being sold in a different town with some of the components removed. The police were able to assist us!!"Seattle, WA
"My mission has always been to prevent bike theft. And if your bike gets stolen, 529 Protect provides the system to aid in recovery and replacement to keep you cycling."
One payment.
No subscription.
$25 covers six months of twice-daily scanning across 6 online marketplaces. Doesn't auto-renew. No tiers, no upsells.
- ✓ Twice-daily online marketplace scanning
- ✓ Craigslist, FB Marketplace, eBay, OfferUp, Kijiji, Pinkbike
- ✓ Smart matching
- ✓ Unified match dashboard
- ✓ US & Canada coverage
- ✓ Does not auto-renew
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What you get
- ✓ Twice-daily automated scanning across 6 online marketplaces
- ✓ 6 months of unlimited matching from purchase
- ✓ Daily digest email when new matches appear
- ✓ Visual + structural matching — handles swapped parts
- ✓ Cross-city coverage (US & Canada)
- ✓ No subscription. Does not auto-renew.
- ✓ No limit on the number of bikes you can search
Common questions
How does Detective work?
Detective is an automated engine that scans 6 online marketplaces twice daily for new listings and matches them against your stolen bike's details — photos, description, serial number. When it finds a potential match, you get a daily digest email.
How many bikes can I search?
There is no limit on the number of bikes you can search using Detective.
What do I do when Detective finds a match?
You'll see the matched listing in your 529 dashboard. Use it as evidence when contacting law enforcement. Your 529 registration combined with the listing match gives police what they need to act.
Does it auto-renew?
No. Detective is a one-time purchase and does not auto-renew. $25 gets you 6 months of twice-daily scanning across 6 online marketplaces. If you haven't found your bike after 6 months, you can purchase a new subscription to continue searching.
Do I need to have registered my bike before it was stolen?
No. You can register your stolen bike after the theft. You'll need your bike's details — photos, serial number, and description. The more detail you provide, the better Detective can match.
What's the difference between Detective and Protect?
Detective is the marketplace scanning tool — it helps you find your bike online. Protect includes Detective plus theft deterrence (the 529 Shield decal), law enforcement network alerts, and a $3,000 limited warranty if your bike isn't recovered. Protect is a subscription available in the US (except Washington State).
Where does Detective work?
Detective is available in the United States and Canada.