How to Find the Serial Number and Model Year of a Specialized Bike

On most Specialized bikes, the serial number is on a sticker under the top tube or down tube. Many also have it under the bottom bracket, so you get a second chance if the sticker’s worn.

If you need to find your Specialized’s serial number, check the sticker first, since you can usually read it without turning the bike over. Stickers peel and fade over time, so I’d take a photo of the number as soon as you find it.

Specialized serial numbers usually start with a prefix like WSBC, WUD, STT, or STE, followed by more letters and numbers.

Specialized’s Turbo e-Bikes, like the Turbo Levo mountain bike and Turbo Vado city bike, connect to the Mission Control app. Once the bike connects, the app shows its serial number on the screen.

You’ll still want to check it matches the frame, especially if you bought the bike second-hand.

Specialized’s online Bike Archive is the most useful tool I’ve found for working out a model year. It lists more than 3,300 past bikes, and you can filter them by model year, family, and generation.

Once you know the model name from the frame, compare your bike with the photos for each model year. The generation filter helps with the Turbo Levo, as the Levo 4 is its fourth version.

If you’re still stuck, I’d take the bike to a Specialized retailer and ask them to take a look.

Once you have the serial number, register the bike on Specialized’s website if you haven’t already. It keeps the number on record if the sticker wears off and helps with warranty claims. You might also want to check out Project 529 to help keep your bike safe!

Knowing the model year also tells you where you stand on your warranty. Specialized covers frames for life for the original owner, but second owners get two years from the original purchase date. Turbo batteries are covered for two years or 300 charge cycles, so the year gives you an idea of when you’ll need a replacement.

If you’re planning to sell your Specialized, the model year strongly affects its value. We see it every day at Upway, so our value calculator asks for the model year and four other details. Once you’ve filled out the simple form, you’ll get a price range in about a minute. It’s much quicker than scrolling through listings to check your e-Bike’s value.

If you’re shopping for a Specialized, you’ll also find pre-owned Turbo models on Upway. We also sell cargo bikes and commuters from other brands if a Specialized doesn’t quite have what you want. We put each one through a 50-point inspection, and its battery must hold 80% or more of its original capacity. Your bike arrives at your home, covered by our one-year warranty and a two-week return window.