How old is my bike ?

[hairybiker]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me if there is a way of finding out exactly when a bike was made ?

I have a GT avalanche that I bought in 1997 but I think it was a 1996 model and would be interested to find out when it will be 20 LOL

Any help ?

Thanks

 

[Double-E F]

A serial number (and a picture) could help in dating your Avalanche, although you won't get more accurate than a particular month probably..

Good luck !

 

[hairybiker]

Re:

Hi,

The serial number is SAS6C2349 found on the under side of the bottom bracket shell.

Picture attached.

Any help anyone can provide will be appreciated.

 

[drystonepaul]

Re:

Looks like a 1996 model year from the decals and crankset.

 

[hairybiker]

Yeah I think it is a '96 avalanche 02' just wondered if there is a way of working out what month it was made at all.

Thanks

 

[fagin]

Carbon dating?

 

[hairybiker]

Re:

Fagin thanks for the suggestion but that would probably mean having to clean all the mud off it first ! LOL

 

[yagamuffin]

The 6C may mean 1996 March?

 

[hairybiker]

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Thanks to all. Just looked through some old GT bikes brochures I found on this website and my bike is def a '96. The avalanche in 1997 had v brakes not cantis.

I will assume march as the month as that seems to tie up with other information I found about GT serial numbers.

Thanks all for your help.

 

[hairybiker]

20 years at an original cost of £700 is not bad value for money. I just dont think it will last me another 20 years LOL