Serial Numbers Decoded

[oliver1850]

lew, take a look at this scan of an old brochure:

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=82643

[lew plummer]

This will help!

Lew

[fatallightning]

I have an 01 or whereabouts Classique Ti.

ST 54 538

[AngryScientist]

updated the front page with some of the info gathered here.

[bsmitham]

Originally Posted by oliver1850

If anyone knows of someone with a model not listed, please prod him/her to post the serial code.

I just purchased a Serotta Fierte Ti with the codes FT 58- 167

I know the FT= Fierte Ti and 58 is the size but I can't figure out what year model it is? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[dave thompson]

There's not been a year code in Serotta's serial numbers since the late 80s. Your bike was the 167th Fierte Ti built, which maybe means first year production.

[bsmitham]

Wow, why would they make it so difficult to find out what year my bike was built! I've estimated either a 2003 or 2004 model from all the old catalogs posted on this forum (which was helpful). I tried asking Serotta but they have been very unhelpful. I don't understand the logic of not providing that info. It almost makes me want to sell it before I've even ridden it! Thanks for the help.

[a4racer]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

i'm copying this info in from RedRider, for information:

Just got a Classique Ti from Nooch...the serial is CL X00 504

Presumably then, Classique Ti, X (2010) and the 504th frame made in that year?

[oliver1850]

We haven't had much feedback relative to the lastest serial number system, but that sounds right based on what I've seen.

[PaMtbRider]

I have an Ottrott SE with the last 4 digits being 1677. It is about a 2 year old bike. I would have thought there were more Ottrott's in existence.

[dave thompson]

Originally Posted by PaMtbRider

I have an Ottrott SE with the last 4 digits being 1677. It is about a 2 year old bike. I would have thought there were more Ottrott's in existence.

I think there were three different serial number prefixes for Ottrotts; HI, LI and OS. I believe each prefix had their own sequential serial number run.

[Roger M]

I didn't see this one listed here:

I have a Colorado Legend TG, and the VIN starts with TL

Not sure of the year, but I've narrowed it down to 92/93(I think)

It has cable routing through the top tube

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by Roger M

I didn't see this one listed here:

I have a Colorado Legend TG, and the VIN starts with TL

Not sure of the year, but I've narrowed it down to 92/93(I think)

It has cable routing through the top tube

thanks Roger, i'll add that to the list.

[davidj]

I have a 2002/3 ti Rapid Tour with the serial nos RI 56 063.

[oliver1850]

Thanks David, hope you hang around.