How do you decode a specialized bike serial number?
How do I know what model my Specialized bike is?
- Measure the length of your bicycle's head tube.
- Once you have the length of your bicycle's head tube in millimeters, you can then compare that length to the geometry chart for your corresponding year and model of bicycle.
How do you decode a specialized bike serial number?
Specialized serial numbers typically start with the prefix "WSBC," "WUD," "STT," or "STE." If you don't know where the bottom bracket shell of the bike is, simply turn the bike upside-down and the bottom bracket is the part of the frame that the cranks run through.
Can you look up a bike by serial number?
There's no standardization method in identifying bikes by serial numbers. It could sometimes make you wonder if it's the serial number you're looking at, or just a random number. The digits may represent the month, year, or model code it may vary depending on the brand and manufacturer.
How does specialized bike sizes work?
Smaller S-Size numbers are going to be more nimble, thanks to their shorter reach and front-center measurement, while larger S-Sizes deliver more stability and a roomier ride. For example, if you're 5'8”, you could ride a S2, S3, or S4.
How can I tell what year my Specialized bike is?
Once you've located your specific model and year in the online archive, click on the "Geometry" tab located under the photo of your bicycle. This will show you the geometry chart for your specific model and year in accordance with all of the sizes the bicycle came in.