How do I identify my bike?

The majority of serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks meet. Turn your bike upside down and record the number. If there is no serial number near the cranks, you should check other common places including the front headset or rear stays.

How do I find out how old my bike is?

6 Ways to Find the Age of Your Bicycle

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

Who made Elgin bicycles?

Manufactured by Elgin bike companies a subsidiary of the Illinois Watch Case Co., and the Elgin Sewing Machine & Bicycle Co. The Elgin Cycle Co. offered many styles of bikes, including the Elgin King, Queen, Prince and Princess bikes for an affordable $40.

How do you tell what year a Schwinn bike is?

Look for the serial number on the lower head tube (right above the wheel on the front of the bike) for Schwinns produced between 1970 and 1979. Those produced after these dates will usually have a serial number stamped on the bottom bracket shell (the rear axle hanger holding the wheel in place).

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.

How much did a bicycle cost in 1950?

Original bikes that sold for about $75 in the 1950’s are selling for up to $3,000, with the rare models going for even more. One collector recently was offered $25,000 for a bicycle he bought for about $12,000 two years ago.

Is 24 inch bike good for what height?

Kid’s Bike Size Chart

Rider Age or Height	Suggested Size
2 – 4 years	2′ 10″ – 3′ 4″	12″ wheel diameter
5 – 7 years	3′ 4″ – 4′ 0″	16″ wheel diameter
7 – 9 years	4′ 0″ – 4′ 5″	20″ wheel diameter
9 – 11 years	4′ 5″ – 4′ 9″	24″ wheel diameter

What does a 26 inch bike mean?

The wheel size is the measurement of the diameter of the wheel with a mounted tire. Usually the size is written on the tire sidewall, for example it might read 26 x 2.2”, a typical mountain bike size. This indicates the wheel is 26” and the tire is 2.2” wide. Older road bikes might have 27″ wheels.