gt dyno frame(model)

[skippyg]

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
 
 

[fischflo]

sounds like a Dyno Zone from May 1998

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

[skippyg]

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 

[skippyg]

ive just got the picture off ebay I hope this helps 



 

[fischflo]

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. 

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

[skippyg]

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

[fischflo]

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

[skippyg]

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 

[fischflo]

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  ...... (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 

 

[Munnyella]

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

[skippyg]

thanks for all your help guys