Originally Posted by
RobbieTunes
It's important to document your collection.
I use Pedal Room, and need to go back there and update almost everything.
There are places for pics, the group, serial #, etc.
Great help in case of a fire, theft, damages, etc.
I read this thread last night and documented my wheels, frames, groups, and full bikes.
Then I had to go out and get someone to beat some sense into me.
The problem comes in with the bikes that don't have a S/N.
I track:
S/N (when present)
Brand
Model
Year of manufacture/model year
Frame material
Primary color
Wheel size
Tire size
Nation of origin (gets complicated when it's something like a Palo Alto, or Koga Miyata)
Primary component group
Handle bar style
Whether it has racks/fenders
Overall condition
Identifying features