How do you read a Trek bike serial number?

How do you read a Trek bike serial number?

You can find the bike serial number on the underside of the bicycle frame, near the bottom bracket. Look for a sticker containing a barcode. This sticker will also contain a string of letters and numbers, many beginning with WTU. This full string of characters is the bike serial number.

Is Trek a reliable bike brand?

Is a Trek Bike Good for Commuting to Work? With the reputation for quality and range of bicycles on offer, Trek would be considered a good bicycle for commuting to work. Many of the products in their range of commuting bicycles come ready made for accepting racks and mudguards / fenders and lighting accessories too.

How do I find out what year my bike is?

6 Ways to Find the Age of Your Bicycle

1. Check the Serial Number. The obvious starting point to find the date a bike was made is the serial number.
2. Use Online and Offline Literature.
3. Look at Specific Parts.
4. Ask the Seller or Owner.
5. Bring It to a Bike Shop.
6. Post Online.

How long will a Trek bike last?

So how long do bike frames last? Depending on the frame material, how well it is maintained, and how hard it is used, bike frames last anywhere from 6 to 40 years. Carbon and titanium bike frames will last the longest with proper care, with some even outlasting their riders.

How many Trek catalogs have we received?

IMPORTANT NEWS: We recently received over 130 catalogs and technical manuals covering the Trek brands. The collection includes: Trek (1984-2012); Gary Fisher (1988-2010); Klein (1989-2008), and LeMond (1996-2008). These are accessed from this separate page: Trek, Fisher, Klein and LeMond.

What years did Trek bikes come out?

Additionally, the table of Trek models by year includes virtually all Trek bikes from 1976 through 2005. IMPORTANT NEWS: We recently received over 130 catalogs and technical manuals covering the Trek brands. The collection includes: Trek (1984-2012); Gary Fisher (1988-2010); Klein (1989-2008), and LeMond (1996-2008).

Where can I find Trek bike specs and pictures?

S pecifications and pictures for 2003 and newer Treks are available on the excellent Trekbikes.com web site archives. A massive database of 1993 to current bicycle specs and photographs is available on the BikePedia.com web site. The information includes specifications of Trek bikes from 1993 as well.

How many pages are in the trek 7-88 owner’s manual?

In its 30 pages are included frame geometries and gear ratios for all of the 89 bikes. At the bottom of the page, five Trek Owner’s Manuals are also included. The first came with a 1980 bike, the second with a 1981 bike, the third is probably from 1983, the forth came with a 1985 bike, and the fifth is marked 7-88.