It will not identify the model of the bike, only the year the frame itself was manufactured. The serial number on a Schwinn frame will tell you the date that frame was manufactured. Here are some example numbers: 0465228 - F106791 - EB37868 What a serial number can tell you Mechanics: 10/10 All camera functions work well. Optics: 9/10 The optics are free of scratches, haze, and fungus. Cosmetic Condition: 7/10 It shows signs of use. Schwinn serial numbers commonly have one of three formats: It comes with: - 80mm 2.8 Lens - Waist Level Finder. In other words, it will not be found on a bike component (like a handlebar or a pedal). Note: The serial number will always be found on the actual frame of the bike. The serial number can typically be found in one of three places on a Schwinn made bicycle. All serial number records before 1948 were lost in a factory fire. Quickly locate your Adobe product serial number so you can reinstall or update your product, upgrade from Adobe Creative Suite to an Adobe Creative Cloud membership, and more. Notes: This tool works for Schwinn bikes from 1948 to 1982. This tool searches a database of Schwinn serial numbers and if it finds a match to your serial number then it will display the information available for your bike.