Questions tagged [identify-this-bike]

Questions looking for help with brand or model identification of a cycle. You MUST include a photograph of the complete bike. The serial number on its own is not enough to identify a bike.

Questions in this category should have at least one clear and well-lit photo of the right-side of the bike. If possible clean the bike before taking photos.

Also supply a clear photo of any interesting or odd features on the bike. Common examples would be the headtube badge, lugs, decals, seat tube/seat stay area, bottom bracket, and anything else that is distinctive.

Its possible the serial number can show useful info, but that totally depends on identifying the maker first. The serial number on its own isn't enough to identify a bike.

Before buying a bicycle of unknown provenance, you should always pass its serial number through BikeIndex or other stolen bike registry, as well as check with local police.

If you're asking about a BMX logo, then also visit http://bmxmuseum.com/ and look through all the relevant photos. A logo that looks like a B means the brandname probably starts with a B.

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Ivanhoe ladies with wooden rims, wooden rear fender, wooden chain guard

Attic find, any thought as to age, options not on a stock bike, value range.
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Identify old bicycle w/locking steering column?

Pulled this bike out of an old shed on a property we just purchased. Believe it to be an aluminum frame but was more intrigued with the locking steering column. The badge is not on it; can anyone tell me more about it? Additional Info: The home is…
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What kind of bike do I have

I just bought this Peugeot and having a hard time finding out what year and model it is. Can you please assist and help me. I think the third pic is the serial number: Y71241711.
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Can you help identify this classy, German-built city bike?

I rode this bike in Germany in the summer and it was great. I'd like to buy it but I didn't write down the brand, model, or anything. I just remember that it said on the frame, quite proudly, that it was made in Germany. It had a 3-gear hub and…
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Can you tell me what the name of this bike is?

This is my bike from the 1970's and now 49 years later I would love to start looking for another one. I do not know the brand. Can anyone help?
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Bicycle trailer for a standing passenger?

Have you seen a bicycle trailer for a standing passenger? I came across the following image on Pinterest but cannot locate the source. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/453737731186785705/
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ID a funky (old?) very distinctive bike

This bike I found on a Brazilian mountain bike Instagram page, they caption it as a bow and arrow with wheels. Anyone ever seen this strange looking beauty before? I can't quite tell but it might be an early folding bike. I'm saying is old because…
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Identify bike manufacturer using the number 1857 and is made in England

I have an Abeni badged track bike but the frame appears quite old. I am trying to ID the manufacturer. I purchased it from an estate and the family said it had been in storage for about 20 years. That was a couple of years ago so I was thinking it…
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Identify Peugot from France, 1975-1980

I just bought a Peugeot from southern France. I guess it from 1975-1980. Can anyone help me identify it? Are there any scans from the original catalog available online?
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Need help identifying a bike

We bought this bike from a boy scout camp in Baltimore MD called Broadcreek about 3 years ago. They were donated to the camp to be used by camp counselors. We have contacted the camp but o one has any idea to their brand. It was red but we painted…
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Any idea what this bike is?

We received this bike from a friend that was cleaning out their garage. There aren't any identifying badges or marks, etc., except the ID# H990320629. We tired to find a similar frame as seen here. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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What year is this Mongoose?

I bought this bike about 15 years ago and want to get it back to its original state. What year is it? How did it originally look? I've attached some shots, there don't seem to be any serial numbers.
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Identify depicted African (?) bike

...or tell me anything you can say definitely about this particular depicted old African bicycle: The purpose of this question (my personal reason for asking) is to gather as much details and information about this particular image / bike for the…
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Help identify this Raleigh bike

New to Bikes so hoping this question is OK. My partner was recently given an old Raleigh bike for free and has since taken it to get the cables and tyres replaced, but as it's quite small (for teens?) she plans to trade / swap / sell it for…
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Help Identify This Bike

This bike was given to me from a elderly lady who no longer wished to own it. Other than a columbia I have no idea what year or model. There seems to be no serial numbers from which I can see on the frame itself.
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