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Title: gt dyno frame(model)
Post by: skippyg on September 08, 2013, 05:55 PM

hi there

 is it possible to identify the model of a gt dyno from just the serial number?


  ive just purchased a 98 chrome gt dyno frame off ebay(not delivered yet) but it has no decals on it
 so I cant tell what model it is
 
 the serial number is = S8EY04232
 
 can anybody help or would you need pics if so ill upload some once its delivered
 
 :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: gt dyno frame(model)
Post by: fischflo on September 08, 2013, 06:46 PM

sounds like a Dyno Zone from May 1998

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/dyno/41197#.Uiy3Fn-H2jc  ....yours like this one?  ;)

Title: Re: gt dyno frame(model)
Post by: skippyg on September 08, 2013, 06:51 PM

same shape frame,but like I said its got no decals on it and ive not had it delivered yet,but whats the difference between a 98 dyno zone and a 98 dyno compe?
 
 coz they both look the same frame to me (as im new to this bmx building)

 many thanks  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: gt dyno frame(model)
Post by: skippyg on September 08, 2013, 07:19 PM

ive just got the picture off ebay I hope this helps  "help"

(http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag22/skipinthepub/dynobought_zpsec1ac0d3.jpg) (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/skipinthepub/media/dynobought_zpsec1ac0d3.jpg.html)

 :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: gt dyno frame(model)
Post by: fischflo on September 08, 2013, 08:02 PM

hard to tell without the stickers; i think the serial gives no clue about model ....?
Not sure if the forks say anything to tell them apart.  "help"

But the Dyno Zone is Hi-Ten, the Compe is Chromoly  ;)

Title: Re: gt dyno frame(model)
Post by: skippyg on September 08, 2013, 08:16 PM

I read somewhere earlier that the compe had a rear coaster brake tab or something like that "help"

Title: Re: gt dyno frame(model)
Post by: fischflo on September 08, 2013, 08:24 PM

sounds promising.... however found what seems to be a 98 zone WITH a coaster tab "help"
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/dyno/44038#.UizOen-H2jc

Title: Re: gt dyno frame(model)
Post by: skippyg on September 08, 2013, 08:35 PM

im not that bothered what model it is as I just like the style of the frame ,but it would be nice to know if you know what I mean  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: gt dyno frame(model)
Post by: fischflo on September 08, 2013, 08:47 PM

sure, unfortunaltely compes and zones seem notorious for being hard to tell apart.
The difference in steel i mentioned could make for way to discern:
-Hi-ten should be heavier  :crazy2: ...... (however theoretically this should work)
-I think a cromo would have a slightly wider seat tube diameter ....?
-THink a file would slide off cromo. (if there were a spot w/o chrome where you could test & w/o using pressure)

sooorry  :D

 "help"

Title: Re: gt dyno frame(model)
Post by: Munnyella on September 08, 2013, 08:54 PM

Speak to GTnumber1 (steve costa)

he is the authority on anything GT/Dyno.

I would say comp, I have a 99 zone, no tabs, thicker tubes, heavy as fook.

looks like you got the right one!!!

MM

Title: Re: gt dyno frame(model)
Post by: skippyg on September 08, 2013, 10:55 PM

thanks for all your help guys  :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: