# Where is the frame number on a Falcon bike?

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-14

**Quick answer:** The frame number on a Falcon bike is usually stamped underneath the bottom bracket, between the pedals. On older steel frames also check the rear dropouts, where the back wheel sits in the frame.

On a Falcon, check underneath the bottom bracket first, then the rear dropouts. Falcon is a long-standing British name covering budget road, town and kids bikes, and there are many older steel Falcon frames still in use where the serial was stamped into the shell or a dropout.

## Start under the bottom bracket.

This is the most common place to find a Falcon frame number. It is the part of the frame between the pedals, on the underside.

1. Put the bike somewhere safe and well lit.
2. Turn it upside down carefully, or place it in a workstand.
3. Look underneath the frame where the cranks meet the bike.
4. Wipe away mud, grease or road dirt.
5. Use a phone torch if the number is hard to read.
6. Take a clear photo before typing the number into a checker.

### If it is not under the bottom bracket

- Near the rear dropouts, where the back wheel fits into the frame.
- Around the seat tube.
- On the underside of the down tube.
- Near the head tube at the front of the bike.
- On the original sales receipt.
- In your Falcon registration email or paperwork.
- With the Falcon dealer that sold the bike.

## What a Falcon frame number looks like

A unique alphanumeric code stamped into the frame. Marking practice has varied over the years, so record the whole code rather than expecting a fixed pattern.

### Not the frame number

- Falcon Westminster
- Falcon Explorer
- Falcon Storm
- Frame size
- Tubing decals
- Retailer stock labels
- Safety standard numbers

## Buying a used Falcon

A clean-looking bike is not always a safe buy. Before you pay, ask the seller for a clear photo of the frame number and check it against stolen-bike records. You should also ask for:

- The original receipt or proof of purchase.
- The seller’s name matching the receipt where possible.
- Clear photos of the bike from both sides.
- A photo of the frame number.
- Any service history.
- Details of upgrades or replacement parts.

## Bottom line

The quickest place to find a Falcon frame number is underneath the bike, near the pedals. Look for a stamped code or barcode sticker, copy the full number, then check it before you buy, sell or register the bike. A used Falcon can be a brilliant buy, but the frame number is the detail that protects you.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is a Falcon frame number the same as a serial number?

Yes. Most people use frame number and serial number to mean the same thing. It is the unique identifying code attached to the bike frame.

### Do all Falcon bikes have a frame number?

Most Falcon bikes have a frame number or serial number. Check the locations described above first; on older frames the marking can be shallow or worn, so clean the area and check in good light before concluding it is missing.

### Where is the frame number on a Falcon Westminster?

On most Falcon Westminster town bikes, check under the bottom bracket first, then the rear dropouts where the back wheel sits, which is a traditional stamping spot on frames of this age.

### Where is the frame number on a Falcon Explorer?

On most Falcon Explorer mountain bikes, check underneath the bottom bracket first, the area between the pedals on the underside of the frame.

### What if the Falcon frame number has been removed?

Do not buy the bike. A removed or damaged frame number is a major red flag. It may make the bike harder to register, insure, resell or prove as yours.

### Can I check if a Falcon bike is stolen by the frame number?

Yes. Use the frame number to run a stolen-bike check before buying. You should also ask the seller for proof of ownership and check that the details match the bike.

### How do I register a Falcon bike in the UK?

Find the frame number using the locations described above, then record it against your Falcon. It is free, and you need an account so we know where to send the alert. If that exact number is ever reported stolen to us, we email you. If anyone then lists a bike carrying it, the listing is hidden until the seller proves it is theirs.

## Related pages

- Free stolen-bike check: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/stolen-bikes
- What a used Falcon is worth: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/value/falcon
- Stolen Falcon bikes: how to check one before you buy: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/stolen-bikes/guide/stolen-bikes-by-brand-falcon
- Used Falcon prices by model: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/value/falcon
- Used Falcon bikes for sale: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/falcon
- Frame numbers for other brands: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/trust/frame-numbers

Source: Cyclesite editorial, reviewed 2026-08-14. HTML version: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/trust/frame-numbers/falcon