bicycle frame numbers

[geoffattewell]

Hi there,
Does anyone know how to trace the make and model of a bicycle if you only have a frame number?, websites etc.
Thanks
Geoff

 

[dgregory57]

Hi there,
Does anyone know how to trace the make and model of a bicycle if you only have a frame number?, websites etc.
Thanks
Geoff

You're not likely to get much with just a serial number, but with serial number and additional information (components, lugs, dropouts etc) you might be able to get an idea. The Classic & Vintage forum at bikeforums.net is a good source if it is a bike that you think is more than a few years old.