Question: How do you tell the year of a giant bike?

Check the serial number under your bottom bracket. A part of it might be the manufacturer year.

Where are giant bike serial numbers?

The majority of serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks meet. Simply turn your bike upside down and record the number. If there is no serial number there then check places like the headset at the front of the bike or the rear stays.

When were giant bikes made?

1972, Dajia District, Taiwan Giant Bicycles/Founded

How do you tell what year a specialized bike is?

Note: A serial number does not indicate the size, model, or year of a bicycle. We will not be able to tell you this information with only the serial number. If you do not know the model and year of your bicycle, you will need to find it manually via the photos in the online archive.

Is Trek owned by Giant?

Giant is the worlds largest bike manufacturer by revenue. The company sells bikes under its own name and makes them for major brands like Trek, Scott and Colnago.

Does Cannondale own Giant?

Another brand that does manufacture in its place of origin is Giant, and this happens because Giant is from Taiwan. Cannondale also manufactures its bicycles in Taiwan, although it assembles them in the USA. As you can see most bicycles are currently manufactured in Taiwan with the best results.

How can you tell the year of a bike?

Indeed, please check your bikes registration certificate (RC). It will have the date of manufacturing which is normally month and year. If you dont have the RC then it may be complicated. You will have to look for the engine and chassis number engraved on the bike.

How do I identify a Chinese pit bike?

Examine the dirt bike closely. If there are no recognizable make or manufacturer emblems on the body, chances are the vehicle was manufactured in China. If the emblems cannot be identified or are not recognizable, the dirt bike is probably Chinese.

How can you tell a fake Specialized bike?

Counterfeit frames lack a serial number on the bottom of the frame or have a sequence starting with letters, like GK. Many fake Venge or Tarmac frames have the serial number WSBC604292544K.

Why are giant bikes so cheap?

Price. Overall, Giant is less expensive than Trek. Because of where they are manufactured, Giant is able to keep the costs of its bike lower.

Who is the largest bicycle manufacturer in the world?

Giant Manufacturing Co. Giant Manufacturing Co. (commonly known as Giant) is a Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer, recognized as the worlds largest bicycle manufacturer. Giant has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, the Netherlands, China, and Hungary.

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