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How do I know what model my Specialized bike is?

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How do I know what model my Specialized bike is?

For bikes, the serial number is located on a sticker on the underside of your toptube and/or downtube as well as on the underside of your bike, underneath the bottom bracket.

Is Specialized a good bike brand?

Specialized bikes have a reputation for making some of the best bikes in the business. With a huge range of bikes, from entry-level to expert, they have something to suit every rider, and they are all known for being some of the best bikes available.

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.

How do you tell 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.

Where is bicycle serial number?

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.

What is a bike serial number?

Almost all bicycles have a unique identification number engraved into their frame. This number is usually between seven and ten digits long, and it’s called the “bike serial number” or “bike frame number”.

Is Specialized Made in China?

Yea all of Specialized bikes are Made in China/Taiwan as are Giants and many many other bike brands. And no it’s not a bad thing at all since the quality is as good if not better than many U.S made bikes. Specialized has a top notch manufacturing facility and you should get one.

What does S Works stand for?

S-works is the premium like for the top bikes. Basically s-works means, this is the top of the line product they make in the category.