Titanium Serial # help

[Yangpei]

I recently purchased a M/L Fat Chance Titanium frame. Seller believes it's a 1996. The serial number is TF ML 1116. I tried referencing serial numbers listed on MOMBAT's Fat Chance list. The 1996 ti fats listed all had much lower numbers. Later years (1998 / 1999) had serial numbers closer to 1116. I'm not sure how many titanium frames were built in any given year. Is there a way to tell if it's a 96 (or some other model year)?

 

[laffeaux]

Later frames did not have a cantilever hanger in the rear.

 

[Yangpei]

That's helpful. I don't have the frame in hand yet. But, from pictures, it looks like it does not have a cantilever hanger in rear. So, it may be newer than 1996. Thanks.

 

[kokies]

~1999

 

[Stingercut]

My NY made one is a 97 and still has the canti hanger. Its probably from 98 onwards.

 

[Fjforrest]

My Ti fat has is M 1045 with rear cable hanger and an 1 1/8 head tube. Bought from original own who purchased in 1997.

 

[Retro Dude]

Here's a listing I've compiled:

 

[MikeyNYC]

Mine is: 1999 Titanium Fat Chance #: TF ML 1176
But based on your chart as well as what I was told when I got it, perhaps it's a 2000?

 

[newsboy]

Here's a listing I've compiled:

View attachment 7589

interesting to see mine...

 

[Rock]

Mine is: 1999 Titanium Fat Chance #: TF ML 1176
But based on your chart as well as what I was told when I got it, perhaps it's a 2000?

Mike, Hi this is Charles the guy who bought your 1999 ti frame. I’m selling it on eBay and and someone asked the question where was the BOI to fork manufactured? I know you said you bought it in 2001. If you get this message please let me know.
Thanks

 

[AB]

Mike, Hi this is Charles the guy who bought your 1999 ti frame. I’m selling it on eBay and and someone asked the question where was the BOI to fork manufactured? I know you said you bought it in 2001. If you get this message please let me know.
Thanks

In 1999 - 2000 no one buying a MTB was interested in rigid forks.

 

[Stingercut]

Its like manual classic sports cars, now people really want them.