Serial Number Decoding

Andrew Scherer

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May 14, 2026, 9:23:12 PM (6 days ago) May 14

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Interesting article on deciphering Taiwan-made serial numbers posted today: https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/how-to-decode-your-rivendells-serial-number

Seems easy to guess that M frames would come from Maxway, does anyone know who the other builder would be?

Andy Scherer

Manhattan & Woodstock NY

Dan

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May 15, 2026, 6:44:54 PM (5 days ago) May 15

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Interesting and I can confirm my TIG Roadini has a T series serial.

Ultimately though it’s only an academic interest for me, as the quality appears very high regardless!

Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY

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May 15, 2026, 8:24:41 PM (5 days ago) May 15

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AOA32AL00** doesn’t compute for a roughly 2016 Clem, or does it? Maybe I missed something

This did get me to look down there and swipe with a rag. My rear shift cable is looking rough, I should try deciphering more often…

-Kai

Andrew Scherer

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May 16, 2026, 7:52:51 PM (4 days ago) May 16

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Kai: "There are also some older Taiwan frames with serial numbers that don't correspond to either of the styles above. I'll try to figure those out and update this blog, but no promises." Stay tuned!

derek zeitel

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May 16, 2026, 8:37:44 PM (4 days ago) May 16

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My 12/2020 fillet Susie serial begins with TN. I'm guessing this may be Tonjin, they specialize in fillet brazing.

Derek Z

Ron Mc

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May 16, 2026, 9:18:55 PM (4 days ago) May 16

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My '24 model Roaduno is s/n TNNH, and fully lugged.

derek zeitel

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May 16, 2026, 9:21:32 PM (4 days ago) May 16

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Ron,

Could still be Tonjin, they do lugged frames as well.

Guessing,

Derek Z

Ron Mc

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May 16, 2026, 9:33:14 PM (4 days ago) May 16

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No worries Derek, and way cool - nice to know who made it.

I like Aug '23 (birth month), and my '75 Raleigh International was made in Aug '74.

Tonjin and Worksop works for me.

Gregory Johnson

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May 18, 2026, 9:29:50 PM (2 days ago) May 18

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Maybe the T's are from Tonjin?

Greg

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