E-bike and bicycle insurance comparison

Sundays vs

Markel

Markel, a large insurance company with diverse insurance offerings, provides bicycle and e-bike insurance coverage while also underwriting policies for other providers like Velosurance. While they bring broad insurance industry experience, we focus exclusively on comprehensive coverage designed specifically for cyclists' needs. Explore how our coverage options, pricing, and benefits compare.

WHY CHOOSE SUNDAYS 
No upfront premium
No cancellation fees
Supports theft recovery through Project 529
SUNDAYS
MARKEL
$2500 E-bike commuter
$2500
E-bike commuter
$196/year
$17/month
$296/year
$44.40/first month,
thereafter $22.79/month
$6 fee per installment
$5000 Bike cover
$5000
E-bike commuter
$346/year
$30/month
$563/year
$84.45/first month
thereafter $43.50/month
$6 fee per installment
$2500 Road bike including racing
Sundays deductible $350
Competitor fixed deductible $500
$2500
Road bike including racing
Sundays deductible $350
Competitor fixed deductible $500
$198/year
$17/month
$337/year
$50.55/first month
thereafter $25.95/month
$6 fee per installment
$5000 Road bike including racing
$5000
Road bike including racing
Sundays deductible $350
Competitor fixed deductible $500
$350/year
$30/month
$644/year
$96.60/first month
thereafter $49.59/month
$6 fee per installment
No upfront premium
No upfront premium
No cancellation fees
No cancellation fees
Subject to min earned premium of $100
14 day cooling off period
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14-day cooling-off period
If you decide our policy isn’t for you and you haven’t claimed, you can cancel your policy within 14 days of starting it. We will refund your premium in full.
14-day cooling-off period
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14-day cooling-off period
If you decide our policy isn’t for you and you haven’t claimed, you can cancel your policy within 14 days of starting it. We will refund your premium in full.
Lowest deductible
Lowest deductible
$150
$200
Lowest deductible including racing
Lowest deductible including racing
$150
$500
Medical expenses included
Medical expenses included
Up to $1000
Optional
Taxi fare reimbursement
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Taxi fare reimbursement
If you are involved in an accident or a crash where your bicycle is damaged and it cannot be repaired at the scene, we will reimburse you up to $75 for the cost of transporting you and your bike to the nearest public transportation station, bicycle shop, or your home.
Taxi fare reimbursement
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Taxi fare reimbursement
If you are involved in an accident or a crash where your bicycle is damaged and it cannot be repaired at the scene, we will reimburse you up to $75 for the cost of transporting you and your bike to the nearest public transportation station, bicycle shop, or your home.
Worldwide accidental coverage
Worldwide accidental coverage
Optional
Per claim deductible for multiple bikes
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Per claim deductible for multiple bikes
If you file a claim for multiple bicycles damaged in the same accident, you will only need to pay your deductible once. Often other insurance companies may require you to pay a separate deductible for each bike claimed.
Per claim deductible for multiple bikes
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Per claim deductible for multiple bikes
If you file a claim for multiple bicycles damaged in the same accident, you will only need to pay your deductible once. Often other insurance companies may require you to pay a separate deductible for each bike claimed.
Replacement bicycle hire
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Replacement bike hire
If something happens to your bicycle within seven days of you participating in a cycling race, or event or traveling with your bike, we’ll cover the cost of renting a replacement bicycle up to $300 whilst we process your claim so that you can keep rolling.
Replacement bicycle rental
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Replacement bike hire
If something happens to your bicycle within seven days of you participating in a cycling race, or event or traveling with your bike, we’ll cover the cost of renting a replacement bicycle up to $300 whilst we process your claim so that you can keep rolling.
Up to $300
up to $250
Claiming will not affect your renewal premium
Claiming will not affect your renewal premium
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Perks provider for Strava
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Perks provider for Strava
If you are a paid Strava Subscriber, you can activate your exclusive Sundays Perks, which include coverage for device damage up to $600, reimbursement for taxi fare up to $50, and refund for running race entry fees up to $100.
Perks provider for Strava
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Perks provider for Strava
If you are a paid Strava Subscriber, you can activate your exclusive Sundays Perks, which include coverage for device damage up to $600, reimbursement for taxi fare up to $50, and refund for running race entry fees up to $100.

Sundays vs. Other bicycle insurers

Sundays Insurance
Spoke
Markel
$2000
Bike cover
$168/yr
$14/mo
No items found.
/year
$32.10/first month $16.54/month thereafter
$2 fee per payment
$214/year
$32.10/first month $16.54/month thereafter
$2 fee per payment
$214/year
$32.10/first month $16.54/month thereafter
$2 fee per payment
$5000
Bike cover
$168/yr
$14/mo
No items found.
/year
$32.10/first month $16.54/month thereafter
$2 fee per payment
$214/year
$32.10/first month $16.54/month thereafter
$2 fee per payment
$214/year
$32.10/first month $16.54/month thereafter
$2 fee per payment
Comparison done in March 2024, and quotes based on CA zip code 94941, Specialized Haul E-bike (Sundays deductible $250 and other insurers $200), and Specialized Diverge carbon Road Bike (Sundays deductible $350 and other insurers $500). Medical and 14-day cooling-off not available in NY. Minimum cancelation fee of $25 for MI & SD, if canceled after 14 days. All coverage subject to terms and conditions. The Sample Policy Form can be viewed here.

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