# Where is the frame number on an Orbea bike? Canonical: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/trust/frame-numbers/orbea Last reviewed: 2026-06-11 **Quick answer:** An Orbea serial number is an 11-digit code. Start by checking underneath the bottom bracket, between the pedals, and look for the barcode or serial marking. Use the full 11-digit number when registering the bike, checking ownership or running a stolen-bike check. Orbea says its bike serial number is an 11-digit code found on the bike. On many bikes, the first place to check is underneath the bottom bracket, between the pedals. For recent Orbea Avant recall checks, the relevant barcode was on the bottom bracket. If you are buying a used Orbea, ask for the full 11-digit serial number, a clear photo of the barcode or frame marking, and proof of purchase. ## Start under the bottom bracket. This is the most common place to find an Orbea 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 Orbea registration email or paperwork. - With the Orbea dealer that sold the bike. ## What a Orbea frame number looks like Orbea says the serial number is 11 digits. That is the number to use for Orbea registration and bike checks. Do not rely on model names, wheel markings or component codes. If there are several labels on the bike, use the 11-digit Orbea serial number and match it against the original paperwork where possible. ### Not the frame number - Orbea Orca - Orbea Avant - Orbea Terra - Orbea Gain - Orbea Rise - Orbea Wild - Orbea Oiz - Orbea Alma - Orbea Laufey - Orbea Vector - OMX - OMR - Hydro - 700c - 29 inch - Shimano component code - SRAM component code - Mahle system number - Bosch motor number - Battery serial number - Fork serial number ## Orbea's 11-digit serial Orbea officially describes the serial number as an 11-digit code, so the length is a useful check that you have the right number. On Orbea e-bikes there may also be motor, battery or drive-system identifiers. Those are not a substitute for the bike serial number. For resale, stolen-bike checks and proof of ownership, use the Orbea bike serial number. ## Buying a used Orbea 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 an Orbea 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 Orbea can be a brilliant buy, but the frame number is the detail that protects you. ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is the frame number on an Orbea Orca? Start underneath the bottom bracket, between the pedals. Look for the 11-digit Orbea serial number and match it against the original paperwork where available. ### Where is the frame number on an Orbea Avant? Check the bottom bracket area first. For the 2025 and 2026 Avant recall, the serial check was accessed through a barcode on the bottom bracket. ### Where is the frame number on an Orbea Terra? Start underneath the bottom bracket. Gravel bikes can hide the number under dirt or frame protection, so clean the area and check in good light. ### Where is the frame number on an Orbea Gain? On an Orbea Gain e-bike, check the bike frame serial number first, then keep motor or battery numbers separately. The drive-system number is not the same as the bike serial number. ### Where is the frame number on an Orbea Rise? On an Orbea Rise e-mountain bike, check the bottom bracket and motor-area frame sections carefully. Use the 11-digit Orbea serial number for bike checks. ### Where is the frame number on an Orbea Wild? On an Orbea Wild e-bike, check around the bottom bracket and motor area. Do not confuse Bosch motor or battery numbers with the Orbea bike serial number. ### How many digits is an Orbea serial number? Orbea says its bike serial number is an 11-digit code. ### Is the motor number the same as the Orbea serial number? No. E-bike motor and battery numbers are separate identifiers. Use the Orbea bike serial number for registration, stolen-bike checks and proof of ownership. ### How do I register an Orbea bike in the UK? Find the frame number using the locations described above, then record it against your Orbea. 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 Orbea is worth: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/value/orbea - Stolen Orbea bikes: how to check one before you buy: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/stolen-bikes/guide/stolen-bikes-by-brand-orbea - Used Orbea prices by model: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/value/orbea - Used Orbea bikes for sale: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/orbea - Alternatives to Orbea and how they hold value: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/orbea/alternatives - Frame numbers for other brands: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/trust/frame-numbers Source: Cyclesite editorial, reviewed 2026-06-11. HTML version: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/trust/frame-numbers/orbea