Peugeot serial number
03-20-16, 08:44 PM
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Peugeot serial number
I have what I think is an 1985 or 1986 peugeot pipeline 5, the serial number is MI88406280. It doesn't seem to follow the pattern that I have read about on this brand of bikes with the Y33 serial numbers. Also, this number isn't straight below the bb, it is stamped underneath the down tube towards the bb...does that seem normal to you all here? Any help in identifying the actual year would be great. I originally thought 1980 but it has the logo that ran from 82-90 on it...
03-21-16, 06:04 AM
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It doesn't seem the least bit normal for the typical road bike, which is where I'm better versed, so take with a grain of salt. Can you post some pics of the bike? Drive-side overall shot, picture of the drivetrain, head tube and lugs, seat cluster, etc?
03-21-16, 07:38 AM
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Yes, the Asian serial numbers differ radically from the French system. No guarantees, and just a guess, but that initial 8 might indicate 1988, which would be consistent with your decals.
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Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
03-21-16, 08:36 AM
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The Pipeline series were commuters/city bicycles. The serial number does sound like 1988 would be a definite possibility but the Pipeline 5 was not catalogued that year, at least in the USA, where it was offered from 1985-1987. Pictures may help narrow down the year.
03-22-16, 12:32 AM
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Sorry i should have posted pics in the initial post.
https://flic.kr/p/EC68Sr
This was taken during my modifications to the bike. I also replaced the pedals, crankset, and bb. I still have the original bars and neck. Unfortunately, the bike is in police evidence where it will remain for a few more months. I thought they would return it to me sooner, but not unless I pay the pawn shop it turned up at the amount they paid for the bike. So instead I will take it to trial and should get it back for free at that point.
https://flic.kr/p/EC68Sr
This was taken during my modifications to the bike. I also replaced the pedals, crankset, and bb. I still have the original bars and neck. Unfortunately, the bike is in police evidence where it will remain for a few more months. I thought they would return it to me sooner, but not unless I pay the pawn shop it turned up at the amount they paid for the bike. So instead I will take it to trial and should get it back for free at that point.
03-22-16, 01:55 AM
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With a few exceptions, serial numbers for most production bike brands are generally meaningless. All of the classic French marques are long gone with little or no records or traceability!
There are good records for classic Schwinn and Trek. Also some good serial number records for Raleigh and a few other Brit makes. The French seems to have used what ever number stamps they had handy after a 2 litre wine lunch!
I have two 1988 Peugeot Biarritz bikes with the same serial numbers!
Save the numbers for the Loto!
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Chas.
There are good records for classic Schwinn and Trek. Also some good serial number records for Raleigh and a few other Brit makes. The French seems to have used what ever number stamps they had handy after a 2 litre wine lunch!
I have two 1988 Peugeot Biarritz bikes with the same serial numbers!
Save the numbers for the Loto!
verktyg
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03-22-16, 02:25 AM
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With a few exceptions, serial numbers for most production bike brands are generally meaningless. All of the classic French marques are long gone with little or no records or traceability!
There are good records for classic Schwinn and Trek. Also some good serial number records for Raleigh and a few other Brit makes. The French seems to have used what ever number stamps they had handy after a 2 litre wine lunch!
I have two 1988 Peugeot Biarritz bikes with the same serial numbers!
Save the numbers for the Loto!
verktyg
Chas.
There are good records for classic Schwinn and Trek. Also some good serial number records for Raleigh and a few other Brit makes. The French seems to have used what ever number stamps they had handy after a 2 litre wine lunch!
I have two 1988 Peugeot Biarritz bikes with the same serial numbers!
Save the numbers for the Loto!
verktyg
Chas.
My Peugeot Vagabond was made in Canada, and as close as I can tell, they only made this model in 1984 & 1985. I'd kinda like to think the Canucks kept better records, than the continental French, but I won't be too heartbroken, either way, I guess. 
03-22-16, 06:16 AM
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The serial number is consistent with a 1988 model manufactured by Mien Tien Hang of Taiwan. For some reason, I initially overlooked the Pipeline in my 1988 literature. 
It was catalogued in the USA.
It was catalogued in the USA.
03-22-16, 06:54 AM
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With a few exceptions, serial numbers for most production bike brands are generally meaningless. All of the classic French marques are long gone with little or no records or traceability!
There are good records for classic Schwinn and Trek. Also some good serial number records for Raleigh and a few other Brit makes. The French seems to have used what ever number stamps they had handy after a 2 litre wine lunch!...
There are good records for classic Schwinn and Trek. Also some good serial number records for Raleigh and a few other Brit makes. The French seems to have used what ever number stamps they had handy after a 2 litre wine lunch!
...There are far more than a few exceptions of known serial number formats. Concentrating on Asian manufacturers, I have decyphered and documented the formats for about two dozen Asian manufacturers which encompass about five dozen popular brands. There has also been major progress on some major non-Asian brands such as Bianchi, CCM and Peugeot. The number will only continue to grow, if bicycle owners co-operate with providing data for members like Hummer and myself.
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