![]() With such codes, you have to determine the decade based on frame characteristics, components, etc. Y indicates a numeric character designating the last digit of the year (i.e. Mm indicates two numeric characters designating the month (i.e. The specific convention will be listed under the manufacturer entry. The year that corresponds to a particular alpha character can vary significantly. Y indicates an alpha character designating the year. M indicates an alpha character designating the month (i.e. į indicates an alpha character designating the fortnight (i.e. All pre 1990 bicycles have the nationality in parentheses. Such is the case with Univega who had Miyata build their bicycles for them. ![]() In this case, you find that two brands may have the same serial number format. There were some brands that contracted other brands listed below to build their bikes for them. He is pretty confident in the deciphering of these serial numbers and interpretations below and indicates the ones he is not sure of. ![]() Tom is a well respected resource of bicycle history, especially those of the bicycle boom era. This Asian serial number guide Information was verified by owners and people involved in the industry. It was put together after many years of gathering information about serial numbers. Thanks to Tom Marshall (T-Mar) from Bikeforums for this information.Īccording to Tom Martin, this guide is “not necessarily comprehensive”.
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