Help with Marin frame numbers please!

[Tootyred]

Try this.....its a bit more up to date in terms of the different systems. Might help

Decoding Marin frame numbers.

What brought Retrobike to my attention in 2010, was a search for info on marin frame numbers and the 2008 post which has gone on ever since! https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/help-with-marin-frame-numbers-please.37430/ However, ive always been concerned about the number of people on the...

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[axel-LVIV]

I found some old photos, they were taken before the renovation.

 

[paddlingpool]

I have a 95 Indian Fire Trail with below frame number. Am I right to assume this is the very first one they made for 95?

 

[YourroyalHEINniss]

Post in thread 'Help with Marin frame numbers please!' https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/help-with-marin-frame-numbers-please.37430/post-306262

Most of this info was very helpful but I own a Marin Sausalito frameset.
According this coding I should have a muirwoods (nr 6)?

 

[Tootyred]

Not sure the system applies to hybrids or 700c.

 

[YourroyalHEINniss]

Not sure the system applies to hybrids or 700c.

Ah, well, still a frame/build to look forward to.

 

[cromegaman]

So I picked up what I thought was a 92 Indian fire trail, but it was specced like a 93. The frame number seems to be a postcode, only 6 digits LE4 4EG with a secondary number diagonally 20 20, I'll attach pics. Could someone verify the year for me please for decals

 

[Tootyred]

The aluminium frames dont use the above dating method im afraid.....

But somebody might be able to help you from the pictures...

 

[cromegaman]

The aluminium frames dont use the above dating method im afraid.....

But somebody might be able to help you from the pictures...

Thanks yeah I saw that earlier in the comments, just can't be a coincidence being a postcode? Thought the 20 20 would have a reference as I've seen the 4 digits on a few posts

 

[FluffyChicken]

That's a postcode and a another number looks like they may have stamped I've the serial, ghost letters behind it a bit.

Bigger view of frame, dropouts etc.
Often the colour and style of the decals will just tell you on these.