The year a bike was made
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The year a bike was made
Does anyone know how to tell what year a bike was made?
Maybe the one in the picture?
Thanks in advance
Maybe the one in the picture?
Thanks in advance
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If you post the same question in Classic & Vintage , you might get more responses
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Look at the code letters on the derailers.
This page will tell you what those letters mean:
https://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:
https://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.
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That's not really a great judge. Specific component dating is much better.
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Look at the code letters on the derailers.
This page will tell you what those letters mean:
https://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:
https://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.
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