Scott USA toll-free at 888-607-8365 from 8 a.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at www.SCOTT-Sports.com and click on 'Safety' at the bottom of the page, then 'Recalls' for more information. I wrote to Specialized, providing the serial number of my frame. This is the response got back: 'I am sorry the serial number will not helps us identify the year of your Specialized bike'.
Welcome to our Serial Number Project! Here we are collecting Lotus bicycle serial numbers and model information in an effort to identify model years, manufacturers, production volumes and to also provide a basic reference guide. We would very much appreciate if you could find the time to collect and submit information about your Lotus using the form at the bottom of the page. We will add your information to the chart and it will become an important piece towards understanding the Lotus puzzle. Below the Serial Number Chart are definitions and hints for filling out the Model Information Form. Some Lotus serial numbers can be de-coded, please visit the it page for more information.
Serial Number Model Name Main Color Frame Tubing Frame Size Seat Tube Date Seat Tube Size Alternate Component Date Year? DK00126 America Blue Tange Champion 24' 81? DK00483 Red Tange Champion #5 DK00538 America (frame) Silver Tange Champion 21' 81? KE05489 Legend Yellow Tange Champion #2 21' 4-80 26.8 80?
KH01329 Classique Ivory Cro-Mo Double Butted 25' KK02443 Odyssey Pearl Ivory Tange Champion #2 23.5 3-80 26.8 80 KK02541 Odyssey Pearl Ivory Tange Champion #2 23.5 3-80 26.8 78, 80 Hubs 80? KK02678 Odyssey Silver Tange Champion #2 56cm 80? KM07097 Excelle Silver KN00921 Unique Ice Blue 25' 80?
KN06713 Legend Black Tange Champion #2 80? KN07106 Grand Prix Mixte Blue Tange 21' 26.2 8-80 Hub 80? KN07237 Eclair Silver Tange Champion Cro-Mo 52cm 10-78 Der 80? KT05914 Classique Red Tange Champion 21' 1-80 26.8 9-80 Crank 81? KY02832 Eclair White Cro-Mo 23' 3-80 26.4 80? KY03801 Eclair Blue 27' 80?
KY07299 Ice Blue Cro-Mo Double Butted 23' 3-80 26.4 1-80 Crank 80 KY07396 Ivory Cro-Mo Double Butted 25' 80 KY10640 Legend (frame) Ice Blue Tange Champion? 23' 26.8 3-80 Fork 80 MA05506 Grand Prix Black Tsunoda 22' 26.0 6-81 Der 81? MH01452 Odyssey Orange Tange Champion #2 56cm 27.2 81? MH01646 Legend Black Tange Champion #2 27' 81? MH10268 Eclair White Tange Champion #5 27' 81?
MH10573 Classique Ice Blue Tange Champion #1 19' 12-80 26.8 81 MK02473 Classique Ice Blue Tange Champion #1 21' 2-81 Crank 81 MK02760 Legend Ice Blue Tange Champion 21' 3-81 81 MK02761 Legend Sky Yellow Tange Champion #1 21' 26.8 2-81 Crank 81 MK02823 Legend Black Tange Champion #2 25' 8-81 2-81 Crank 81 MK02839 Legend Sky Yellow Tange Champion #2 23' 12-80 26.6 2-81 Crank 81 MK02918 Odyssey Silver Tange Champion #2 61cm 26.8 81 MK02928 Odyssey Silver Tange Champion #2 60cm 81 MK02931 Orange Tange Champion 58cm 2-81 26.6 3-81 Der 81 MK0538 Excelle Black 21.5 2-81 Stem 81? MK20810 Legend Ice Blue Tange Champion #2 58cm 80 26.6 1-81 Crank 81 MM01326 Red Champion CroMo 26' MM03182 Classique Red Tange Champion #2 23' 81?
YK012 Super Pro Aero (Jim Black) Pink Tange Aerp 64cm oval 81 MM02674 Super Pro Aero Gold Tange Aero oval 81? MM04196 Super Pro Aero Gold Tange Aero 56cm oval 81 MM04268 Gold Tange Aero oval 81 MY08659 Eclair Blue Tange Champion #5 81? MY09022 Eclair Silver Tange Champion #5 21' 81? DR07500 Eclair Bronze Tange Mangaloy 2001 23' '0' 83?
DR08734 Black Tange Mangaloy 2001 23' 12-82 26.8 12-82 Crank 83 DR09044 America Red P2271161 Elan (Pacific Cycles) Black 25' 82 P3011856 Special (Pacific Cycles) Blue 18' 83 P3104251 Prestige Gunmetal Grey Tange Mangaloy 2001 83 P3142586 Elan Red 83 P3452543 Special 83 P3452763 Special (Pacific Cycles) Blue 27' 83 P3524469 Prestige (Pacific Cycles) Blue Tange Mangaloy 2001 22' 84?
Are you looking to purchase a bicycle? The steep prices of new bikes can deter people from entering the world of. Getting a good deal on a second-hand bike is a viable option. There is nothing inherently negative about getting a. A simple tune-up can usually fix the wear and tear.
The only potentially negative thing about getting a used bicycle is the chance it is stolen. Bike theft is a big problem, especially in a big city. Read the Seller Take a good account of the person that is selling you the.
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Is it the right size for him or her? Could it even be a possibility that this person was the previous owner? Take note of the words the seller is using when describing different aspects of the bike. Feel free to ask very specific questions about it. If the person owned the bike, they should have no trouble answering these types of questions. You can even do a little research beforehand to help verify if the seller knows what he or she is talking about. Serial Number Every bicycle has a unique serial number.
To find the number you must look on the underside of the bike, underneath the pedals. The number is engraved on the bottom of the frame. If the number has been scratched off, good chances are the bike has been stolen. If the number has not been scratched off, be sure to write it down.
There are websites with filled with bicycles and their serial numbers. Run the bike’s serial number through some online databases in your country to see if the bike was ever reported stolen. If you are in the United States, check out or If you are in the United Kingdom, check out. Unusual Stickers Sometimes will engrave a police number on the cycle, to help track it if stolen.
Keep an eye out for unusually placed stickers on the frame. People will use inconspicuous stickers to cover up these police numbers. Spray Paint Be weary of it being re-painted. People will spray paint a stolen bicycle to help conceal its identity. The paint not only hides the model and make of the bike but also the serial numbers and rust. A good indicator that it has been spray painted is to look on the frame. If the frame looks as if it has a bumpy texture in some spots, it was probably spray painted.
Look at the areas that are difficult to spray paint. The areas in which two parts of the frame meet.
Damage from Thieves The first step in stealing a bike is breaking the lock. Thieves are not particularly gentle when breaking locks. Sometimes they will bend the frame for leverage when cracking a lock. When locks are broken off, it can cause damage to the frame or the spokes of the wheel.
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Keep an eye out for damage in these areas, as it can be an indicator that it has been stolen. Post-Purchase After you get the used bicycle, feel free to contact your local police department.
Explain to them your situation, and have them run your serial number through their local database. It can’t hurt to see if something comes up in their records. You should also be able to register it in their database in case it gets stolen in the future. I love bikes (can you tell?). I used to race them back when I was younger and had more free time.
Now I just ride for pleasure and work on bikes when one of the local bike shops needs an extra hand for the day (or a bike race needs an extra wrench). There aren’t many sites with current bike reviews out there — especially for the beginning rider. It is my goal to fill this gap with accurate reviews and helpful information to make bike buying (and riding!) more enjoyable. –, Blogger, Cyclist, Certified Personal Trainer.