How to tell which year's model a bike is
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mark barker
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Would it really matter? If the spec is right for your needs, and the price is good, what difference would it make?
I think it would matter, if someone was telling you it was a 2010 model but in fact it was a 2009 one.
And the price would be reflected in how recent the model was, no?
I know that Trek have archives on their website going back to 2003 for all the bikes that they have produced, and providing the owner has not resprayed the bike then you can compare the colour schemes etc and what the original fittings should be. One problem though is that most bikes are modded by their owners, new bars, wheels, pedals, drive train saddle, seat post etc or have had parts replaced due to wear and tear, usually the drive train etc. In the case of a mod, then the parts may be better than the original, but if its wear and tear, its possible the parts may be substandard to the original as the owner could not afford to replace the original parts.
As what the poster before me says, he's basically right.
As what the poster before me says, he's basically right.
just google the year of the bike look at it and see if it looks the same .i am sure you can find a picture of a bike going back years to make a match as every year new bikes have a new paint job ,i.e 08 red_09 blue and so on in fact some bikes are the same as the last years model with just a new coat of paint . i do think the other posts are good advice .
RecordAceFromNew
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Ben there is one actually, albeit American market orientated, and only based on year. But within that range of machines/items it is comprehensive, reaches back many years, and works well.
