# Where is the frame number on a SCOTT bike? Canonical: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/trust/frame-numbers/scott Last reviewed: 2026-06-11 **Quick answer:** To find the serial number on a SCOTT bike, start underneath the bottom bracket between the pedals. If it is not there, check the underside of the down tube, seat tube area, rear dropout and original paperwork. SCOTT uses the serial number for bike registration, and the frame size is embedded within it. SCOTT uses the bike serial number for registration and warranty support. SCOTT also says the frame size is embedded in the serial number, with the size shown on the frame near the top tube and seat tube intersection. For the serial number itself, start with the standard locations: underneath the bottom bracket, the underside of the down tube, the seat tube area, the rear dropout and the original dealer paperwork. ## Start under the bottom bracket. This is the most common place to find a SCOTT 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 SCOTT registration email or paperwork. - With the SCOTT dealer that sold the bike. ## What a SCOTT frame number looks like A SCOTT serial number is a unique alphanumeric code used for registration. There is no single universal SCOTT prefix or fixed format to count on, so use the full serial number shown on the frame or paperwork. Do not treat the size logo near the top tube and seat tube as the serial number. That area may show the bike size, but the serial number is the unique bike identifier. ### Not the frame number - SCOTT Addict - SCOTT Foil - SCOTT Speedster - SCOTT Scale - SCOTT Spark - SCOTT Genius - SCOTT Aspect - SCOTT Sub Cross - SCOTT Solace - SCOTT Contessa - RC - eRIDE - HMX - HMF - 700c - 29 inch - Bosch motor number - TQ motor number - Shimano component code - Syncros component code - Fork serial number - Wheel serial number - Frame size logo ## Frame size is built into the serial SCOTT says the frame size is embedded in the bike serial number. That is useful for registration and support, but it does not mean the size mark itself is the serial number. If you are buying used, ask for the full serial number and proof of ownership. The size logo can help confirm the bike size, but it does not replace the frame number check. ## Buying a used SCOTT 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 SCOTT 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 SCOTT can be a brilliant buy, but the frame number is the detail that protects you. ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is the frame number on a SCOTT Addict? Start underneath the bottom bracket, then check the down tube, seat tube and original dealer paperwork if the number is not visible. ### Where is the frame number on a SCOTT Foil? Check underneath the bottom bracket first. On carbon frames, look carefully for a label or lightly marked code. ### Where is the frame number on a SCOTT Speedster? Start underneath the bottom bracket between the pedals. If the number is not there, check the seat tube, rear dropout and dealer paperwork. ### Where is the frame number on a SCOTT Scale? On a SCOTT Scale hardtail, check underneath the bottom bracket first. Clean the area properly, as mud can hide the number. ### Where is the frame number on a SCOTT Spark? On a SCOTT Spark full-suspension bike, check underneath the bottom bracket and around the lower frame area. Also check original paperwork if frame protection hides labels. ### Where is the frame number on a SCOTT eRIDE? On SCOTT eRIDE models, check the frame serial number separately from the motor or battery number. Start around the bottom bracket, down tube, seat tube and motor-area frame sections. ### Is the SCOTT frame size the same as the serial number? No. SCOTT says the frame size is embedded in the serial number, but the size mark itself is not the serial number. ### Can I register a SCOTT bike by serial number? Yes. SCOTT registration asks for the bike serial number as the first step. Record that number against your SCOTT with us as well. 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 SCOTT is worth: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/value/scott - Stolen SCOTT bikes: how to check one before you buy: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/stolen-bikes/guide/stolen-bikes-by-brand-scott - Used SCOTT prices by model: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/value/scott - Used SCOTT bikes for sale: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/scott - Alternatives to SCOTT and how they hold value: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/scott/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/scott