I have a classic Shwinn Bike, and I have the serial number...where can I check to see how old the bike is?

Question

I don't want to tell you the serial #, becaue you can register it and legally take it away from me!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

I think you are talking to the wrong end of the horse. Try going to the horses mouth. The last I heard, Schwinn is still in business, do a search and contact them on line. Just as a hint, when people seek the age of firearms they use the serial # less the last four or preferably five digits. The year code is normally in the first few digits. You will also need the model name, like Paramount or Sting Ray.

Good luck.

Answer 2

First, nobody can take a bike away from you, and there is no magical registration that makes your property someone elses.

Regarding your bike, there are several ways to determine the year. If the serial number is on the headtube (where the fork goes through) it's serial number starts with 2 letters. The first letter is the month... "A" is January, "B" is February and so on, skipping the letter "I". The second letter is the year- 1964 is "A", 1965 is "B" and so on, skipping "I" and "O". 1980 (I think) was the last year before they started being made in Asia and the serial numbers mean nothing to the average person from this point on. At this point the serial number was put on the bottom bracket- under the crank- and these bikes are not considered vintage by ANY stretech of the imagination.

If the serial number is somewhere else on the frame then you'll need to search some websites for it since this is a clue to when the bike was built.

Answer 3

the serial # of a Schwinn is placed in many areas it has been on the head tube, the frame just above the pedals, the right rear frame stay or under the bottom bracket. after 1965 they used the first two letters to designate the month and year prior to that they used the first letter and number. the remander of the #s are just the number of bicycle that was produced. If you want to know it exacly you can post with the last 3 or 4 numbers omited.

Answer 4

Shwinn bicycles will have answer . Old bikes change hands many times , some was stolen and sold so it is buyer problem but I do not think that somebody has claim for your old Shwinn . Always keep bill even proof that you buy it from somebody to avoid future problem . Remember that some antigue Schwinn bikes is worth it to restore . Once - long time ago I was lucky to get my old trusted touring Cannondale bicycle back . One nice sunny day I get call from cycloshop that there in frame they find card where was my tel no.and there was writen words if you find this card , it is my bike and is stolen from me .... they want just serial no. and they get it really fast ....... I went there and wating for guy , I even let him pay for bike repairs . After that I ask where he buy this nice bike ? I get the answer in Toronto - bike shop . Which one ? I do not remember was the answer ........ he was the f..... thief so I tell him that I have the proof that I pay for this bicycle in the cycloshop cash registry so I take my bike away from you and I grab my bike . Guy start using some vulgar words towards me , push me and want to swing ( it was assault )because he was mad that he pay for repairs and this was exactly what I wating for ! I am strong man , so he get for this theft some bone fractures to his ribs and jaw what he deserved in the spot . I like to tell you that I am proud for this because law will protect the thief and not rigtfull owner even on kangaroo court anyway . And if something happened will be just slap to the wrist and thiefs know this ....... On my case he did make mistake , I am nice guy to certain point , but enough is enough !

Answer 5

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