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disc brake caliper mount

  • disc brake caliper mount

distinctive FEATURE

  • distinctive FEATURE

single chainring

  • single chainring

bevelled headset

  • bevelled headset

some pics of distinct features possibly

  • Whole bike

It has a bevelled head set and one chainring.

The Serial number is OB210122878. The first digit I think is 0, it's got a slash through it but is different than the obvious B and 8 found in the serial number.

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  • Welcome to the site. Serial numbers aren't any use here, instead post some clear and well lit photos. At this stage all we know is that it might be a BMX based on your username.
    – Criggie
    Commented May 3 at 0:46
  • piling on, but yes, rarely are serial numbers any good to identify a bike. Post some pictures and we have a chance of helping.
    – Ted Hohl
    Commented May 3 at 0:57
  • Also the frame is very light and non-ferrous.
    – Huffty
    Commented May 3 at 2:26
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    Try putting a magnet on the top tube and see if it sticks. If yes, its steel. If no its probably aluminium.
    – Criggie
    Commented May 3 at 3:53

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From the first 4 photos, this is a 1-by mountain bike with a derailleur-based rear gearset.

I was wrong in the comment, it is not a BMX.

I see an empty rear disk brake mount which also means its not a BMX - they always have rim brakes or a coaster.

There is no fork, and no wheels so you have a bare frame. It won't be a rideable bike without additional parts.

  • Two wheels with disk brake rotor mounts, maybe 26" or possibly another size.
  • Cassette
  • Rear derailleur
  • Probably a new chain
  • Probably new inner cables for gears and brakes
  • Two brake calipers
  • Two brake levers
  • Fork
  • Handlebar and stem
  • Gear shifters
  • Grips
  • Saddle and Seatpost

It could be a useful bike, but give it a good wash and look for cracks or damage before buying other parts.


The head tube is not "bevelled" - instead I'd call it barrel-shaped and probably hydroformed or made in a press. This allows the frame maker to use a wider tube for the head tube, and provides a wider place for the down/top tube welds. This will add strength and stiffness at the cost of weight. Not really an advantage because the headset bearings are still relatively small; this is a cost-saving design.

As for identification, it looks like a common east-asian frame made in bulk and has no specific redeeming features. If you like it, by all means ride it. This is not a valuable museum piece.

There's nothing wrong with you hand-lettering "HUFFTY" on the side, or get a couple of decals cut out to say the same. After all the work you'll be doing, it may as well be named for its owner+rider.

If you do assemble this bike to a rideable state, please do post a photo and describe how you got on.

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  • I am debating on switching frames. I have a heavier rover frame that rides excellent, but a bit heavy. Bunny hopping up on curbs is boarder line comfortable. I'd rather exert less energy on such common task.
    – Huffty
    Commented May 3 at 5:05
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    The answer above hits all the points you need to know except one. The plate between the chain stays is a kickstand mount, something you will not find on quality bikes. With the price of vintage MTB's these days, don't bother with that BSO frame. Commented Jun 2 at 13:09

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