Where is the frame number on a Pashley bike?

1. 01Put the bike somewhere stable and well lit.
2. 02Check the left chainstay, where the rear hub-brake arm mounts to the frame, for a stamped plate.
3. 03If it is not there, turn the bike carefully and check under the bottom bracket.
4. 04Wipe away dirt and use a torch if the stamping is shallow.
5. 05Check the guarantee card, which should show both numbers.
6. 06Take a clear photo before typing the number into a checker.

Make sure you copy the full number. A single missing or misread character can give the wrong result.

Do not use the model name, tyre size, barcode on a shop label, or any number printed on a component. The frame number belongs to the bike frame itself. For example, these are not usually the frame number:

• Pashley Princess
• Pashley Roadster
• Pashley Britannia
• Pashley Guv’nor
• Pashley Clubman
• Pashley Aurora
• Pashley Parabike
• Pashley Poppy
• Pashley Picador
• Pashley Delibike
• Sturmey-Archer hub number
• Brooks saddle code
• Basket or rack label
• Wheel size
• Tyre marking
• Security label barcode alone

The number you want is the unique frame code that belongs to the frame itself.

Where to find the Pashley serial number

• Look low down on the seat tube for the Pashley security label.
• The label shows the serial number alongside the bike’s unique barcode and a Union Jack.
• Check the guarantee card, which lists both the frame number and the serial number.

What does a Pashley serial number look like?

A code printed on the seat tube security label rather than stamped into the frame. Record it together with the frame number; a strong used-bike check covers both.

You may need it to:

• ·Check if a Pashley bike has been reported stolen.
• ·Register your bike.
• ·Sell your bike with confidence.
• ·Get an accurate bike valuation.
• ·Make an insurance claim.
• ·Report a stolen bike to the police.
• ·Prove the bike is yours.

If you own a Pashley, take a photo of the frame number and keep it with your receipt. If the bike is ever stolen, that detail can make a real difference.

• 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.

Red flag. Be careful if the seller refuses to show the frame number, says they cannot find it, gives only a partial code, or pressures you to pay quickly. A genuine seller should understand why you are checking.

1. 01Report the theft to the police.
2. 02Get a crime reference number.
3. 03Add the bike to stolen-bike databases.
4. 04Update any existing bike registration record.
5. 05Contact your insurer if you have cover.
6. 06Watch used bike listings for matching bikes.
7. 07Keep photos, receipts and messages in one place.

Include anything distinctive, such as upgraded wheels, unusual tyres, scratches, stickers, lights, mudguards, racks or replacement parts. The more detail you provide, the easier it is to identify the bike if it appears for sale.

Looking for another brand? See the full bike frame number guide.