- Raleigh Bicycle Serial Number Database
- Raleigh Bicycle Serial Number Lookup
- Raleigh Bicycle Serial Number Lookup For Guns
Before I start, let me unequivocally state that I'm under no delusions that I have a gem on my hands. This is simply a curiosity that I'd like to answer.
I use an an older steel Raleigh R-100 as a dedicated trainer bike. Since it was a craigslist find, I don't know the history and the bike has a mix of parts, none of which seem original;
- FD is Shimano 105, no externally visible series #
- RD is Shimano Sora, no externally visible series #
- Crankset is Shimano FC-1051 (square taper), which I understand to be circa 1989 'Biopace', which may explain why the chainrings were replaced with Campy 52/42.
The bike operates fine, so I've not had to swap out any parts. The rear dropouts are also spaced at 130mm, which if original, suggests that that it was built in the era of 8-speed gearing (although now it's 8/9/10 compatible). Rear hub is Shimano RSX FH-A416.
The frame serial # is YF98K00287, which I've triple-checked to ensure I have it right. It's stamped under the BB shell, and there are no other markings.
Checking on the usual sites e.g.
Determining the Age of a Raleigh
Raleigh Serial Numbers & Charts
» FRAME NUMBER BICYCLE DATING GUIDE The Online Bicycle Museum
..drew a blank. I also recall finding another site that decoded the post-1974 serial #'s, but it didn't seem to work for me, and I can't find the URL again
There are some clues on the frame. The head tube logo and a decal on the seat tube suggest that it's an original England-made frame. The down tube contains a decal indicating that the frame or parts thereof are made of '4130' CrMo steel.
R-100 Head Tube.jpgR-100 Seat Tube.jpgR-100 Down Tube.jpg
Per above, the serial # is the only visible stamping on the frame. The only remaining decals are the 'Raleigh' and 'R-100' on the down and top tubes respectively and a 'Raleigh England' decal on the seat tube.
Are there any other sites/resources or clues I can find from the actual frame that would help confirm its year of manufacture?
TIA.
Your bike is one-of-a-kind, and not just because you've spent countless rides getting everything perfectly dialed in. Before they even leave the factory, each bike is given a unique birthmark on the bottom bracket. Like a fingerprint, that number's the key to identifying your bike and getting it back if it ever goes missing. In today's post we'll check out where to find your ride's serial number and what to do with that info to keep your bike secure!
Where is it?
First things first, where do you find your bike's magic number? The serial number will be engraved underneath the bottom bracket shell on the frame. Just flip that bike over and take a peek! Sometime's there's a sticker over it, sometimes it's covered in road dirt, but it'll be there!
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Congrats, you found it! Now what?
Take a Picture
Fancy camera rig not required.
Raleigh Bicycle Serial Number Database
Get out your phone, snap a photo, and email it to yourself. Easy! And now you've got your serial number in your phone and the cloud so you can't lose it. Do this now. Seriously. Everybody says they'e going to record their serial number eventually, but if your bike gets stolen before you do and the cops recover it, you'll be really disappointed when you can't get it back because you can't prove it's yours. Maybe write it down on a business card and put it in your wallet too - just in case.
Think serial says G113991 but can;t figure out from the various sites what that is. Serial is printed on the vertical frame post just at the bottom near font cranks. Not sure if first is a G at all, could be a B, could be an 8, could just be 2 dots. Bicycle serial numbers can be hard to locate and decipher. Learn how to read a vintage bicycle serial numbers in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer. Expert: Vin Vullo. As the interest in vintage road bicycles grows, serial number data bases grow too. In other words, though not all bicycles are represented with an on line serial number data base, some are. Raleigh, is the first that comes to mind but others are available. Execute an online search for Raleigh serial numbers and see what happens! Dec 23, 2008 quote='MikewsMITH2'Does anyone know year of Raleigh Frame number 2766408 of a Raleigh 27' cottered 'Racer' frame number located on top of seat tube lug? Sheldon Brown reckons there should be letters./quote I think it might be week 27 of 1966 bike /fame number 408. The frame serial # is YF98K00287, which I've triple-checked to ensure I have it right. It's stamped under the BB shell, and there are no other markings. Checking on the usual sites e.g. Determining the Age of a Raleigh Raleigh Serial Numbers & Charts » FRAME NUMBER BICYCLE DATING GUIDE The Online Bicycle Museum.drew a blank.
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Register Your Bike
And now that you've got that hot new serial number burning a hole in your pocket, why not take a second to register your bike? You can drop your info into our official and we'll keep it all on file for you in case you ever need it.
Raleigh Bicycle Serial Number Lookup
You might also want to register your bike in one of the national bike registries. That'll help ensure that thieves have a harder time selling your bike if it's stolen, and give the cops some ammo if they have to go looking for your missing ride. Hopefully it never comes down to that, but if it does you'll be happy you've got all the important bits written down.
Raleigh Bicycle Serial Number Lookup For Guns
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