How To Find Model/Year Of Vintage Trek Bike By Serial Number

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

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[@ernestoliver3327]

Hang Ten bike # 7p11590031, can you find the year it is for me ? Please

[@normanrenehan8285]

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[@brianames2052]

*Looked at a lot of options for getting my **Latest.Bike** . Great find in SAVA. Super light, nice components, really good value as it comes with many options only found in much higher priced bikes.*

[@meadows408]

Very informative, I have an old Trek that I'm building up. Serial no M2D2B63, bought as a frame and fork with headset. Cosmetically it is a mess but I have been using it as a cruiser for rehabbing my back. I'm released by my doc and now waiting on a Shimano Golden Arrow groupset to rebuild and put back as a road bike. If it all fits like I think it will, I will sand blast and powder coat. I'll post pictures as it progresses. Thanks again for the videos.

[@Chucktinez]

Thank you so much. I bought a trek 870 and thanks to your helped I figured out it’s a 1988 with the brake lever on the bottom of the frame. Pretty different and neat. Thanks again

[@mikemcgrath551]

Really enjoyed the video I've been able to ID my trek as a 1984, 620. Not sure if I purchased the bike in 1984 or 1985 but by comparing serial numbers and product descriptions and components I think I've got it nailed as a 1984 bike.

[@that70sschwinn]

A great tool to identify and restore a bike with period correct components, nice

[@jev2867]

Even doing the leg work for us. Thanks, RJ! New big fan here.

[@KB-lz3gq]

RJ...What were the originals components on a Trek 970 Singletrack dating from 1990...I bought a one cheap but it's in poor condition and missing shifters and derailleurs..Thank you

[@craiggreenwood1859]

Thanks for sharing very informative and nice to see how you go about sourcing components.

[@piewhackit2me]

I just picked up a Trek 311 for $30.00 with original parts from what ive researched.Plus it has a nice Jim Blackburn rack on it and in good condition and a in good condtion Avocet saddle,Rigida rims.That said it will need some tlc new tires,tubes,brake pads,chain and possibly derailer,cables and the seat post is stuck.Dropped it off at local bike shop so hopefully they can get it unstuck.Frame has very little surface rust.Crossing my fingers because i really want to keep this bicycle.I am 6ft and it fits me perfectly.Plus i love the retro look it brings back alot of good memories.i am willing to sink some $$ into it to bring it back to life.

[@Zendog500]

Wow! Someone painted this bike 3:40 mins Thanks for the video, I am on my way to flip over my old TREK!

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Yes, very poorly too.

[@Desi365]

Getting closer and closer to 100000 subscriptions, RJ !!

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Yep! :D

[@Carlos-the-cyclist]

What do you do with all the bikes you buy?

[@doztacos8913]

RJ I was wondering if it is pretty easy to convert a 6 gear freewheel to an 11 speed cassette on the back wheel. I guess I shouldn't use the word convert but replace. My concern is the width of the hub inlets on the frame. I am going to convert the current cassette with a shimano 105 11 speed drive train. I have already replaced the crankset but will be replacing the chain. Derailleur. And wheel. As well as an 11 speed friction downtube shifter. Thanks. Btw the frame is a 1987 elance 400.

[@richardpowell7530]

Thanks again your always got to the point info I need

[@literoadie3502]

Love the bar-end shifters! Can you do a video explaining the indexing/friction type?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

What do you mean?

[@literoadie3502]

Sorry, I guess there's no point since they're basically down-tube shifters that bolt to handlebars. I just want your take on them. I'm planning on using one just for a triple FD (the newest tiagra with the long pull arm) and wondering if it would work out, in friction mode of course. Also, do you know where I can find a single one since they cost at least £40 for Ultegra pair on CRC or wiggle. I know eBay's an option but was struggling to find anything. I've seen some 'SunRace' branded ones where you can choose the single left side option.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Bar end shifters are just like downtube shifters in a different location. They were on the bars before brifters.

[@MrJonas2255]

Any plans with the 613? Restoring it to factory? It'd be cool to see your take on re-painting

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I am planning to repaint it and new decals. Also repairing the holes some jackwad drilled into the downtube to mount cable stops.

[@dayjn]

I look forward to your version of a restoration - ala Andy from "BikeIt UK" :-)

[@MrJonas2255]

RJ The Bike Guy Awesome, hope you make a video kind of like your Koga Miyata.

[@MrTougiejr]

Great lesson, but early Made in the USA Cannondales also rule. Tricky engraved date codes too.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I have a Cannondale with a serial that starts with BB... is that early enough?

[@crimepays3019]

Hey RJ, I've tried to search my schwinn beach cruiser the same way with no luck. Can you advise if you know where I can find it. In addition, I recently acquired a bicycle Corp of American new Yorker. Know anything about these?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Not sure if you will find much. That's not one of their higher end bikes at. You will have to do research. Maybe this: www.schwinnbikeforum.com/SLDB/serial.htm

[@lanchanoinguyen2914]

i miss the old lasting mountain bike.my new road bike often be flat tire,after fixing,it's run very good until today when its backward wheel was dropped into a deep gully and the tire was flat immediately.i don't know if i should modify it for a big tire as in a mountain bike?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Get better tires. Try Bontrager Race Lite Hardcases. They are flat resistant. Or try Specialized Armadillos. The are very flat resistant.

[@lanchanoinguyen2914]

thank you for the knowledge

[@ratikkakuskikuski1630]

That color is very visible and nice.

[@ElJuegoDelMine]

Went to look up my bike, taken aback. I know trek only owned Bontrager and continued the frames for so long, but theres no mention of those models at all, even the ones made in trek factories. Any idea on how to identify these guys? I think mine is a privateer from 1998, but I would love to know for sure.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Why are you surprised? The site mainly covers early vintage Treks up to 1986 or so. You just have to research. Try bikepedia.com

[@ElJuegoDelMine]

Just surprised cause they have catalogs from Gary Fisher, Klein and Lemond on the site, just hoping to find that history there. Unfortunately, bikepedia doesn't quite give me my answer, (definitely wish that they had easy to find catalogs like vintage-trek, or information tied to the serial number)

[@AndresMUy-vd2fy]

RJ the Gurú Greetings from Uruguay

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Hi!

[@kevinmaitland438]

i have a 1999 trek 5000 big john road bike.... it has all shimano ulterga groupset components

[@DangerousDave-1]

great video! still confused though, family friend recently gave me an old trek bike still cant figure out S/N, N5E8613

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

www.vintage-trek.com/SerialNumbers.htm

[@fherlob_various5831]

Y para averiguar la serie de las bicicleta Dyno gt

[@doylerabjohn3435]

Thanks, Very helpful

[@geoffpoole483]

Thanks. Very useful. Have you ever used Bikepedia?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Yes, for newer bikes. They only go back to 1994.

[@tk3realtalk265]

I have a vintage bike it just have 124 what a serial number is supposed to be though its a peugeot record du monde

[@johnm4936]

RJ Is it possible to install bladed spokes on a conventional wheel hub?

[@zildjian7257]

yes. Sapim cx rays will fit in standard hub holes.

[@keithschrack]

Interesting. They're bladed, yet no wider than 2.0mm round spokes. You enlightened me.

[@zildjian7257]

Keith Schrack it's actually hard to find bladed spokes that won't fit in regular hub holes now. I have a friend with a slotted hubset who couldn't find anything to make it worthwhile

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Great resource! Thanks.

[@roberteli]

I’m having a hard time finding the I for on my Trek 420, the serial number is 543436

[@neilhamilton3606]

what year is a forest green garyfisher aquila

[@whocaressmyname]

what if I have an old Benotto? is it there anyway to know how my bike was back in the day?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

You gotta do the research.

[@MomRyaVlogs]

how to find year model for 2020 and up?

[@eileenodonnell3146]

I have a very old trek carbon fiber bike that has been in storage for more than 20yrs. the s# is 1092830 that's all I know other than it does say tioga expert on it. can anyone tell me its real worth ? has less than 1,000 miles and I am original owner. its a 2100 silver and black

[@rickjames2080]

does this work with other serial numbers? any other serial number websites?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

vintagecannondale.com/info/serial_numbers/

[@rickjames2080]

is it only branded websites?, i have a dead stock steel frame no company to originate it but it has a serial code

[@thomasmoran1799]

em interesting can this research be done for all makes of bikes ,,,

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Not really. Not all bikes are documented as well as the Treks. It can take a lot o research sometimes. Sometimes, you can just narrow it down some, and make a best guess.

[@TheBaccaClench]

How many bikes do you have...

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Lots.

[@louiscormier12]

RJ truly lives by the n+1 rule, I admire you man.

[@ProfessionalDad]

I came across a vintage Trek mens road bike. Serial number H2C7B22. Can anyone confirm this is a 1977 Model 710 with 21" frame?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

That's what the chart says.

[@jorgemorales9750]

Hi how are You brother can you track my bike please

[@almonteengel]

i can not find my model and year please help. trek SN. 293738

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Too new for that site. You are just going to have to do research then. Start digging through Trek catalogs and figure it out.

[@عادلصبريعادلصبري-م8ظ]

good job ... thanks

[@genehawk6942]

Thanks

[@LBgeneral]

how do i find a specialized model

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

If it's 1994 or newer, try researching at Bikepedia.com

[@LBgeneral]

thanks for replying

[@mstrshkbrnnn1999]

Tried this with my Schwinn before and it didn’t work

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Other brands of bikes have different methods of dating that may or may not work.

[@ernestoliver3327]

I am not looking for trek info !why does it keep coming up . No trek no Schwinn no huffy . It is a Hang Ten manufactured bike . If I put the serial number down here ,do you think I will find what I'm looking for ? NOPE , WATCH AND SEE .

[@edmargrivialde7427]

can i ask this serial number 8191752 i cannot found this serial number in google thank you :)

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Watch and follow the video.

[@74_Green]

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