Bicycle coding

What is bicycle coding?

Bicycle coding is a system developed by the police and used nationwide to protect its property from loss. A code consisting of the encrypted address and the initials of the owner is visibly engraved into the bicycle frame and sealed against corrosion. Removing this code requires a lot of effort.

Why should you have your bike coded?

If you have your bike coded, long fingers make life difficult. Without proof of ownership, they cannot get far with the two-wheeled stolen goods: the coding immediately shows who is the owner of the stolen wheel. The coding therefore makes it more difficult than just resale, especially via flea markets or via the Internet.

The sale value of the stolen goods decreases significantly, while the degree of deterrence and the inhibition threshold for potential thieves increases. As experience has shown, coding can significantly reduce the number of thefts and increase the rate of reconnaissance.

Where and when can I have my bike coded?

The ADFC Wiesbaden / Rheingau-Taunus usually offers bicycle coding at the bicycle exchanges. All upcoming coding dates can be found at the bottom of this page.

Our cooperation partner ‘DER RADLER’ can be contacted from April to October on the 1st of each year. Have your bike coded on Saturday of the month by appointment. Contact: 0611 98819555, der-radler‍@bauhaus-wiesbaden.de

Here you will find a Form coding order, which you can bring with you twice and pre-filled and thus shorten your waiting time.

How much does it cost to have my bike coded?

The prices for coding are as follows:
10,- EUR for ADFC members (against ID)
15,- EUR for non-members.

A separate coding of pedelec batteries is possible and is charged at 5 EUR extra.

It is encoded with a nail embosser that resembles a needle printer, except that it writes on metal and not on paper.

Unfortunately, we cannot code wheels with carbon frames and leasing wheels.