Originally Posted by
T-Mar
I've been collecting and studying serial numberS for a number of years and, to date, have identified and decyphered the serial numbers for approsimately 50 different Asian brands, along with several non-Asian brands. If you want to see some examples of my work, check out the Serial Number Database threads for Centurion, Fuji and Nishiki, on this forum.
My initial thoughts were Fuji too. The serial number format is very similar to that used by Fuji in the 1990s, but is not identical. There are one too many characters. However, that could be an accident, as the OP does show a space in his original post. However, I would think that by this time Fuji would have been producing Fuji branded dropouts and not using generic versions. Still, I can't say that with absolute certainty and therefore cannot rule out a Fuji.
Brilliant....I am amazed that you have quite a good database list on classic serial numbers.
I am getting more interested to find out further about the real identity of this frame.
Like some quoted, this frame which comes with internal routing brake cable, dual bottle mount...might be a fairly good frame.
Though it might not have a perfect DO's...the frame weight at 4KG.
Back then, this weight of frame consider normal? Means any lower end road bike would also weight the same.
Thx