Originally Posted by
Smokinapankake
So based on the info in the first post, my Japanese made Peugeot Canyon Express lugged mountain bike is an Araya built frame... serial number is stamped on the seat tube near the BB on the non drive side: ARYG556273. This would translate as Araya built, July ‘85, sequential frame # 56273. Correct? It is a lovely frame and currently undergoing a transformation into a 26” wheeled touring bike...
Yes, your frame was manufactured by Araya of Japan in July 1985. Araya serial numbers have turned up on several other Peugeot ATBs of this era. While it was manufactured in 1985, it may possibly be a 1986 model, if Araya was building and stockpiling frames in advance of typical new model dates. You can identify the model year via the rear brake style and location. If it has cantilever brakes on the seat stays, it is the 1985 model. The 1986 model used a roller-cam brake mounted under the chain stays.