Brian T
11-20-07, 01:29 PM
Does anyone know how to tell what year a bike was made?
Maybe the one in the picture?:rolleyes:
Thanks in advance:D
Maybe the one in the picture?:rolleyes:
Thanks in advance:D
General Cycling Discussion - The year a bike was made
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velonomad
11-20-07, 01:33 PM
Saw the seat tube in half just above the bottom bracket and count the growth rings,
ebr898
11-20-07, 01:35 PM
If you post the same question in Classic & Vintage , you might get more responses
MMACH 5
11-20-07, 01:42 PM
Look at the code letters on the derailers.
This page will tell you what those letters mean:
http://www.vintage-trek.com/component_dates.htm
It won't tell you when your bike was made but knowing when the components were manufactured will give you a good idea.
This page will tell you what those letters mean:
http://www.vintage-trek.com/component_dates.htm
It won't tell you when your bike was made but knowing when the components were manufactured will give you a good idea.
JanMM
11-20-07, 06:09 PM
If it has indexed shifting, then it was made after 1985, approximately.
blickblocks
11-20-07, 08:30 PM
If it has indexed shifting, then it was made after 1985, approximately.
That's not really a great judge. Specific component dating is much better.
That's not really a great judge. Specific component dating is much better.
Brian T
11-20-07, 10:09 PM
Look at the code letters on the derailers.
This page will tell you what those letters mean:
http://www.vintage-trek.com/component_dates.htm
It won't tell you when your bike was made but knowing when the components were manufactured will give you a good idea.
Thats great! I just looked, 1085 was the number. That helped a lot. Not bad for $35 bucks. Thanks everyone.
This page will tell you what those letters mean:
http://www.vintage-trek.com/component_dates.htm
It won't tell you when your bike was made but knowing when the components were manufactured will give you a good idea.
Thats great! I just looked, 1085 was the number. That helped a lot. Not bad for $35 bucks. Thanks everyone.
Cyclaholic
11-21-07, 12:20 AM
:roflmao:
Saw the seat tube in half just above the bottom bracket and count the growth rings,
Saw the seat tube in half just above the bottom bracket and count the growth rings,
East Hill
11-21-07, 12:49 AM
Thats great! I just looked, 1085 was the number. That helped a lot. Not bad for $35 bucks. Thanks everyone.
We'd be happy to admire it in C & V, by the way.
Should I mention that I have five Nishikis? I love Nishikis :D .
East Hill
We'd be happy to admire it in C & V, by the way.
Should I mention that I have five Nishikis? I love Nishikis :D .
East Hill