Vintage Cannondale - Serial Numbers & Information
1983-1985
AA = 1983
BB = 1984
CC = 1985
1986-1992
During 1986-1992 cannondale used 2 different formats.
(Version 1)
56 020588 132
56 = Frame Size
020588 = Production Date
132 = Sequence Number
SN#56020588132 indicates a 56 cm frame, built on February 5, 1988, #132
(Version 2)
5 18 0392 0847
5 = Rear dropout spacing
18 = Frame Size
0392 = Production Date
0847 = Sequence Number
"Rear dropout spacing"
0 = 130mm
0 = 120mm track
5 = 135mm
6 = 126mm
SN#51803920847 indicates a 135mm dropout, 18" frame, built in March 1992
1993-1999
E = 1993, F = 1994, G = 1995, H = 1996, I = 1997, J = 1998, K = 1999
A = January, B = Febuary, C = March, D = April, E = May, F = June, G = July, H= August, I = September, J = October, K = November, L = December
2000-2001
L= 2000, M = 2001
2002-Current
The first letter indicates year.
N = 2002, O = 2003, P = 2004, Q = 2005, R = 2006, S = 2007
All Ravens 1998-2001
2 Alpha-Characters are the serial numbers year and month.
J = 1998, K = 1999, L = 2000, M = 2001
The "Head Badge"
1983-1989
1990-1996
1997-1999
2000-2006
2007-Current "Chrome"
Head Shok Information (Travel and Model information)
Rear Swingarm and Rear Shock Information (Eye2Eye and Travel specs)
Restoration Tips (Hangers/Cable Stops/Decals)
