Any recommendations for good bicycle insurance?

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Hi all.
I'm just looking through MSE for bicycle insurance for my son, and I thought I'd ask if anyone has any recommendations for any?
Haven't bought any since I was cycling (about 12 years ago now) so I've lost track of the good/bad etc.
Anyone got any recent good - or bad - experience to share?
I'm just looking through MSE for bicycle insurance for my son, and I thought I'd ask if anyone has any recommendations for any?
Haven't bought any since I was cycling (about 12 years ago now) so I've lost track of the good/bad etc.
Anyone got any recent good - or bad - experience to share?

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Check with your insurer.
I used this for an accident in late 2015. I got an interim payment, physio and 80% of my claim, which was probably better than I'd have managed if I'd had to pursue a claim without their backing.
Reasonably happy with that, although it took quite some time for the claim to complete.
John
I use them for theft cover as the "self insure" route would take me around 9 years of premiums not paid to cover the replacement costs if stolen
Leaving the bike unattended must always be done with a lock on their approved list (this will be the same with all insurers)
Recommend speaking to your home insurance though, if the bike is under £1000 (maybe more with some companies) then they'll probably do it. My gf owns our house and it's her house insurance, they will not cover a bike over £1000 so it's useless for me for my main bike.
Would second the value of British Cycling (or similar) membership, the legal cover alone is worth it in case of an accident where you need to sue and the personal liability covers any accidents where you were deemed at fault
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In this instance it was much cheaper than a purpose written cycle policy. The lock stipulation is not as stringent, also the price was only based on the most expensive cycle, not the collective price of every bicycle. These are also covered away from home under personal possessions.
He's already had his first fall hitting some ice too.
Hi - I am wondering if by any chance you might be able to advise on insurance cost? It appears I can't get a quote as it is within members-only area. :-(
Please check that an Ebike is included. I was going to put my Ebike on my Tesco home insurance but buried in the T&C's is the restriction that bikes with 'mechanical assistance' are not covered. That includes Ebikes.
Darren
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