Falcon Team 12 speed racer - Reynolds 500 frame

[KevinW]

Hi, I am new to the forum but would like to gain some background information about my Falcon Team racing bike, originally purchased second hand I am not sure of age of manufacture. I do have the frame number, which is 290368, is it possible to tell the age from this?

Thanks

 

[Midlife]

Welcome

Falcon were notorious at having frame numbers which meant absolutely nothing. Pictures would help date the bike if it has original paint and components.

Shaun

 

[KevinW]

Thanks for the previous reply.

The bike, as far as I am aware, is completely in its original state and colours are similar to the Falcon Team Banana livery that I have seen when searching the internet. There are a number of decals/stickers on the frame, one says 'Reynolds 500 Chrome-Moly Frame Tubes' and on another silver label it says 'Frame Number D 260368', however I have had a better look at the bottom of the frame and there is another number stamped into the frame, which is 'BC 2080'.

Any help finding a date of manufacture would be appreciated (even if it is only approximate)?

Thanks