- Nishiki Serial Number Database Bike Handlebars
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- Modern Cannondale bikes feature the bicycle's serial number on the underside of the frame: Location of the bar-coded serial number sticker The bicycle's serial number will be accompanied by a bar.
- The serial number on its own is basically useless. They're not like VINs on cars: there's no global database of them and they're not even guaranteed to be unique. Each manufacturer of frames uses whatever scheme they want, and the serial numbers are purely for their own stock control.
The serial number is PW42289. That makes it a 1987 vintage frame. This particular bike was on sale at University Cycle in Seattle WA for $599.99. This is most comfortable touring bicycle one could hope for. 1-16 of 414 results for 'Nishiki Bikes' Skip to main search results. Silver, Model Number: 76428. 3.6 out of 5 stars 68. 24 Roadmaster Granite Peak Boys Mountain. Green Nishiki Blazer, serial: GP835580. Older steel welded steel frame, Kickstand at bottom bracket, cantilever brakes, thumb shifter, 5 gears on the rear wheel cluster, alloy crank. Frame is somewhat 'aqua green' and the replacement forks are a different 'grass green.' Has handle bars that sweep back with a few inch rise. Currently no front derialleur, or left shifter, though 2 chainrings.
Serial Numbers for Nishiki bikes were decoded by Tom Marshall, Canadian engineer, racer and runner, using a trial and error database methodology
Kawamura manufactured frames (1972–1987): These frames used a serial number XYZZZZZ format where:
- X is the market (C = Canada (pre-1985) K = USA (pre 1985) W = USA (1985–1987)).
- Y is the last digit of the manufacturing calendar year (A =1, B = 2, C = 3… J = 0. Exception is letter S, used on all frames prior to 1975).
- ZZZZZ is a five or six digit number, possibly representing a sequential frame manufacturing number for the year (or era in the case of pre 1975 frames).
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Serial number format may extend beyond the stated end date but there are no reported examples, to date.
GIANT MANUFACTURED FRAMES (1978-1986)
Two part serial number, with first part designating manufacturer, month and year. The date codes data is generally stamped on the drive side dropout.
Serial number format Gmmyy where:
G = Giant
mm = month where 01 = Jan, 02 = Feb, etc.
yy = Year where 80 = 1980, 81 = 1981, etc.
EXAMPLE: G0384 is a frame that was manufactured by Giant in March of 1984.
Serial number format Gmmyy where:
G = Giant
mm = month where 01 = Jan, 02 = Feb, etc.
yy = Year where 80 = 1980, 81 = 1981, etc.
EXAMPLE: G0384 is a frame that was manufactured by Giant in March of 1984.
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*The serial number format changed in 1987. The format precedes 1978 though no samples have been reported on Nishiki bicycles.
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GIANT MANUFACTURED FRAMES (1987-1989)
Serial number format Gfyxxxxx where:
G = Giant
f = letter indicating fortnight (i.e. A = weeks 1-2, B = weeks 3-4, Z = weeks 51-52)
y = last digit of calendar year of manufacture (i.e. 7 = 1987,
8 = 1988, etc.
xxxxx = numbers probably indicating a sequential manufacturing number during the fortnight.
Waxing training manual pdf. EXAMPLE: GD706959 was the 6,959th frame manufactured during the 4th fornight of 1987.
G = Giant
f = letter indicating fortnight (i.e. A = weeks 1-2, B = weeks 3-4, Z = weeks 51-52)
y = last digit of calendar year of manufacture (i.e. 7 = 1987,
8 = 1988, etc.
xxxxx = numbers probably indicating a sequential manufacturing number during the fortnight.
Waxing training manual pdf. EXAMPLE: GD706959 was the 6,959th frame manufactured during the 4th fornight of 1987.
The serial number format appears to be started in 1987 and is known to extend beyond 1989 on Giant branded models, though no Nishiki examples have been reported to date.
DERBY MANUFACTURED FRAMES (1989-1992*)
Circa 1989, Nishiki was acquired by Derby International, which also owned Raleigh and some manufacturing was done at their Kent, Washington facility.
Serial Number Format Rydddyxxxx where:
R = Raleigh
y…y = year
ddd = day of year
xxxx = sequential manufacturing number.
EXAMPLE: R9035167879 is the 7,879th frmae built on day 35 (i.e. February 04) of 1991.
Serial Number Format Rydddyxxxx where:
R = Raleigh
y…y = year
ddd = day of year
xxxx = sequential manufacturing number.
EXAMPLE: R9035167879 is the 7,879th frmae built on day 35 (i.e. February 04) of 1991.
The serial number format may extend beyond this range, in either direction, but to date no examples have been reported.
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KATAKURA MANUFACTURED FRAMES (1971-1973*) Taotao electric scooter repair manual.
Serial number format Kmyxxxx where:
K = Katakura
m = letter indicating month of manfacture (i.e. A = Jan, B = Feb,… L = December)
y = number indicating last digit of calendar year (i.e. 1 = 1971, 3 = 1973)
xxxx = four numbers probably indicating the sequential manufacturing number during the month.
EXAMPLE: K120180 is 182nd frame manufactured during September 1971.
K = Katakura
m = letter indicating month of manfacture (i.e. A = Jan, B = Feb,… L = December)
y = number indicating last digit of calendar year (i.e. 1 = 1971, 3 = 1973)
xxxx = four numbers probably indicating the sequential manufacturing number during the month.
EXAMPLE: K120180 is 182nd frame manufactured during September 1971.
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OTHER MANUFACTURERS
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Over the years numerous other serial number formats have cropped up. Some are known mnufacturers, while others are unidentified. These appear to have been smaller, subcontracted orders and consititute a very small portion of the overall Nishiki volume. As such, they will not be covered here but will by addressed by individual forum response when the crop up.