# Where is the frame number on a WeThePeople bike?

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-14

**Quick answer:** The frame number on a WeThePeople BMX is usually stamped underneath the bottom bracket shell. Turn the bike over and read the code on the frame itself, not on the cranks or hubs.

On a WeThePeople, check underneath the bottom bracket first. These are BMX frames with a wide flat shell under the pedals, which is where a stamped serial normally sits. As with any BMX, identify the frame rather than the parts hanging off it.

## Start under the bottom bracket.

This is the most common place to find a WeThePeople 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 WeThePeople registration email or paperwork.
- With the WeThePeople dealer that sold the bike.

## What a WeThePeople frame number looks like

A unique alphanumeric code stamped into the underside of the bottom bracket shell. No public serial format is published, so record the entire code.

### Not the frame number

- WeThePeople Arcade
- WeThePeople Justice
- WeThePeople Trust
- WeThePeople Reason
- Crank or hub stampings
- Frame size
- Safety standard numbers

## Buying a used WeThePeople

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 WeThePeople 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 WeThePeople can be a brilliant buy, but the frame number is the detail that protects you.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is a WeThePeople 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 WeThePeople bikes have a frame number?

Most WeThePeople 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 WeThePeople Arcade?

On most WeThePeople Arcade BMX bikes, check underneath the bottom bracket shell, which is wide and flat on a BMX and usually easy to read once the bike is turned over.

### Where is the frame number on a WeThePeople Justice?

On most WeThePeople Justice BMX bikes, check underneath the bottom bracket shell, which is wide and flat on a BMX and usually easy to read once the bike is turned over.

### What if the WeThePeople 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 WeThePeople 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 WeThePeople bike in the UK?

Find the frame number using the locations described above, then record it against your WeThePeople. 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 WeThePeople is worth: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/value/wethepeople
- Stolen WeThePeople bikes: how to check one before you buy: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/stolen-bikes/guide/stolen-bikes-by-brand-wethepeople
- Used WeThePeople prices by model: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/value/wethepeople
- Used WeThePeople bikes for sale: https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/wethepeople
- 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/wethepeople