My road frame that was purchased new from Yellow Jersey in June, 2003 is marked 8807.5 And no it does not have the socket type drop-outs, but the rear is spaced at 130mm.
I doubt it was made in 1988...perhaps the system changed or maybe road, track & keirin have different numbering systems.
Nick Zatezalo Atlanta,Ga.US
Mike,
I have a Nagasawa Kirin bike with the serial #8208. Richie Sachs
dated it to 1982. Seems the first two numbers are the date. He also
looked at pics of the bike which seemed to confirm this assesment.
Remember, early ones have regular fork and rear drop out ends and not
the "plug" lugs (not sure the correct name is for this style).
Best,
Eddie Albert
Chappaqua, NY, U.S.A.
>>> "airart5@netzero.net" <airart5(AT)netzero.net> 06/13/07 5:01 PM >>>
Hello All,
Just wondering if anyone out there knows if there is some sort of sequen ce to Nagasawa serial numbers. I am trying to date a Nagasawa which may be from the late 70s.
Thanks!
Mike Short,
Austin TX.