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Old 08-05-15 | 12:53 PM
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From: Joisey
Just a FWIW heads-up, the basic Marinoni serial number code is known, and like some other mfrs, tells us the year of the decade produced, but not the decade:

Ser# xabc: "x" = year of the decade of production, ie: 8x, 9x; "abc" = sequence for the year. So 4123 would be the 123rd bike built in '74, '84, '94, '04 or '14. You need to deduce the decade by construction/decal/component evidence, original sales receipt, memory of original owner, etc. Keep in mind that repaints are not uncommon, you'll see earlier frames refinished with later decals---randyjawa's '74 has late-'80s decals/graphics.

Don't know whether current/modern frames are still using the same serial# format. Things can get complex when you're outsourcing some of your production, or if your production volume increases, and etc.
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