Here are some common numbers that are not serial numbers. What is NOT a serial number?īikes often have numbers on the frame that can be easily mistaken for serial numbers. Some custom and handbuilt bike frames won’t have serial numbers because small builders don't track them. If you can’t locate your serial number, the best course of action is to contact your bike’s manufacturer for help.
Proof of purchase - If you purchased your bike from an authorized dealer, the proof of purchase will often contain the serial number. Rear dropout or head tube - Some vintage and custom-built steel and titanium frames have serial numbers engraved at the rear dropouts or head tube. The underside of the top tube or down tube - This is common with Specialized and Giant bikes, which have additional serial number stickers applied here.
If you can’t locate the serial number on the underside of your bottom bracket, there are a few other possible locations: It may be engraved, printed, or on a sticker. Serial numbers may be accompanied by a barcode, QR code, or preceded by the abbreviation “s/n.” To view the serial number you will need to place the bike in a repair stand or flip it upside down. Serial numbers are a combination of letters and numbers usually found on the underside of your bike’s bottom bracket (the part of the frame where the crank arms attach). Shop bikes Where is your bike’s serial number? You will receive an email shortly after purchase asking to confirm your bike’s registration. If you’ve purchased a bike from The Pro’s Closet, you’re in luck! All bikes sold by The Pro’s Closet are automatically registered on Bike Index. If you plan to sell your bike to The Pro’s Closet, you will need to provide your serial number to complete the sale. This keeps your serial number stored online where you can easily reference it, and if your bike is ever stolen, it will increase your chances of recovering it. Better yet, we recommend registering your bike’s serial number with Bike Index, the world’s largest bike serial number database. It's a good idea to keep your bike’s serial number copied somewhere safe, just in case you need it. We’re talking about your bike’s serial number. No, not your bike’s frame size, geometry, or weight. There is one important number that every cyclist should know.
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