> it seems to be generally the same idea as 529 garage which is much more commonly used in BC/WA/OR/CA.
This read (to me) as "sure, but the REAL thing is over here", stated as authoritative fact, not a one person sample size anecdote.
This read (to me) as "sure, but the REAL thing is over here", stated as authoritative fact, not a one person sample size anecdote.
from the bikeindex faq (https://bikeindex.org/help):
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Right now people with good intentions buy stolen bikes because there isn't a single searchable, simple resource to check before buying a bike.
Bike Index is that resource. The next time you buy a used bike, check the Index first.
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529 garage also would seem to present as if it is the only source of data...
https://project529.com/garage/faq/en/
in reality I think the data is split between the two sites. My bike is registered on 529, this has provided motivation to me to also submit the same photos/data to bikeindex for a belt and suspenders type approach.
According to this page, project529 uses bikeindex's stolen bike reports in its own listings, but doesn't share its data with bikeindex.
https://bicyclesecurityadvisors.com/protect-your-bike/index-...
Ideally they could both share data and mirror each other for both registrations and stolen bike listings, for the most effective use by people who may be unaware of the other entity.