Shop Owner Claims To have The Very First Dyno Race Bike!

In today's What The Phu Wednesday with EPIC BMX ( / _epicbmx ) Phu introduces us to his 1988 Auburn Cycles CR-20R
Shop Owner Claims To have The Very First Dyno Race Bike!
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[@specnzxify]

This channel is the worst! I went from trying to find my childhood GT Intercepter to collecting like 8 bikes lol LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE! Love the info Love the community. Thanks

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Hahahaha best comment ever 😂💜

[@trebor216174]

Bro, about 2 years ago I found a bike just like this at the Goodwill for $15. It had all GT components on it so I bought it. Since the frame was two piece, I thought it was a trash frame. It didn’t have any stickers on it. I still have the bike and after seeing this video, I now know what it is and its history. Mine is a second generation. Looks like I will be restoring it now. I thank you guys for making this video. Seeing the restore would be amazing. 👊🏽

[@brittharms978]

the old school knowledge and assembly skills Phu has are bad ass! Love the shop and all the rad 80s OG parts !!!! More old school builds please!!!

[@RadBMXBuilds]

Auburn Cycles was founded in 1988 by Todd Huffman and Bob Morales. The project was originally going to be a Honda-branded product that Huffman had pitched to Honda Motor Corp., but, at the last minute, Honda decided not to license out their name to a BMX bike company. With the product already developed and ready to go into production, Huffman and Morales decided to continue the project and use a different name. Huffman came up with the name Auburn from a 1930's classic sports touring car. Morales designed the original logo, and Auburn Cycles was born. Auburn's first product was a two-piece "modular" BMX racing frame made of Chromoly steel. Some of Auburn's first factory team riders were Rod Beckering, Todd "TC" Corbitt, Robbie "Robo" Morales, Erick "Big E" Bartoldus and Danny Millwee. The frames were further developed using an aluminum rear end called a "Works Link." In 1989 the company was acquired by GT Bicycles and Huffman was hired by GT to manage the brand in addition to his Marketing Director title. GT produced Auburn frames and bicycles until 1997.

[@djfu3l3r25]

What he said 👆

[@galens2543]

I’m restoring my’89 now. I met Todd Huffman at the Spring Nationals in Roseville CA and bought my Auburn a few months later from Trend Bike Source. Looking forward to riding it again.

[@MorbidThrasher666]

That dyno frame you pulled down from up top is a 87 btw. The frame stand is sloped downwards and it has no cable guide on top tube. Those Morales bikes are also sweet. Bob was always a innovator since Dyno 83👍 Keep those old history lessions coming Phu. Ima send you pics of my 80s bikes on your IG btw.

[@ashpunting]

You must have been studying from the book of Pho 😁

[@mhowze4]

Saw the thumbnail and said...hey that's an Auburn. Currently rebuilding 2 of them. I know Bob Morales was one of the founders but so was Todd Huffman. Although, now you can see the Dyno downturn on the top tube just before the seat tube....since you pointed that out. I always liked that style characteristic on these bikes....and they were super light back then. As for Pro Bars.......many of us are looking for them....just not willing to pay what some want for them.

[@josephnguyen4688]

It's called the Cr bar

[@mhowze4]

I think we have chatted befire...are you the one with the Auburn tandem? Also, I do realize they are called CR Bars.

[@josephnguyen4688]

Yes it's Joseph from fb

[@donjohn281]

I watched this channel so much last weekend my ol lady asked me "where's the bike shop, why don't you just go in there and see what's up?" lol I'm 6 hours away, but next time im in SoCal I'm fasho slidin!!

[@donjohn281]

@@TitusMH bitch what? where u from blood

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Would love to have ya!

[@cfmechanic]

Definately worth a pit stop. I'm over 2 hrs away but felt like family was hard to leave.

[@donjohn281]

@@cfmechanic I'll slide this summer!

[@Stanze]

That photo of Bob Morales is Ritchie Valens' older brother played by Esai Morales in the La Bamba movie not the BMX Legend Bob Morales who also designed the GT Pro Performer frame with fellow BMX legend Eddie Fiola. FYI

[@keepinit1hunnid448]

I remember my 1st Auburn..the detachable rear was the coolest.I had the florescent green frame.The second Aurburn I had was the second Gen works link with a blue frame.And yes they did make a 24" cruiser frame as well.Very hard to find now days

[@daisythecat2010]

Great history about Bob Morales and the DYNO and Auburn bmx bikes. I know Bob started the AFA but never knew he started those 2 bike brands, that's rad. Great entertaining videos and always loving the content.

[@frankkelly2245]

Love this series Alf, BMX shop in SoCal, spent a few weeks out there as a 10 yr old in 1985, bike game was strong, rollerblades too believed it or not, back to Jersey felt like I visited the future.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Thanks for the support Frank!

[@MARTY61384]

I remember auburn running that frame style for years and into the threadless stage. I remember even the suspension stage also. Jeesh bmx plus taught me alot

[@mr_ozzio5095]

A guy i used to ride with had a Green one with Tange Switch blade forks, he was a racer but rode a lot of street and dirt/park/mini ramp too. The back end used to creek and flex really bad, very nice looking bike but very single purpose.. He swapped it for a S&M Holmes with Pitch forks!

[@joenapoli3104]

The first Dyno race frame was actually 85 or 86, around the same time as the Comp. Extremely rare, but a few have surfaced. They were stickered, and painted as Dynos, but were actually older leftover discontinued Patterson frames that GT got rid of under the Dyno brand.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

💯💯💯

[@atsassassin6979]

Love these videos, Thanks Alfredo and Phu!

[@AlfredoMancuso]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@yfitzmorris]

Alf and Phu - you guys kill it, thanks for the work you do in putting these together.

[@shonbrossard7859]

I wanna get a BMX bike from back in the 80s that would be cool , things are good back then ! 💯

[@traysonstesson294]

Great stuff as always. Love the videos!!!

[@cfmechanic]

That seat post was one of the best I've ever had, and those powerlite powerbend bars I love them stuff to drool 🤤 over. That removable rear triangle is a trip. Awesome video.

[@leroygt1]

Sweet bike! Midschool (late 90’s early 00’s) Redlines like the SupaX had that same bend in the top tube. Similar geometry. I had one and it was a tank but now I wish I kept it.

[@hectorn.6137]

I tried looking up some info on Dyno recently to no avail. I'll go off this dude's name and see what I find. Thanks fellas!! Can't wait to see what Dyno y'all are bringing next.

[@djfu3l3r25]

Auburn CR24 was made in 1995 only. And only available in chrome one piece not 2 piece construction like the 20 inch bikes.

[@jrvega9559]

Alf and Phu are some of the most awesome people! I love watching Phu videos as much as Alfredo’s riding videos! I hope to meet these guys one day. Love the videos as always and keep up the awesome work!

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

simping huh?1

[@djfu3l3r25]

Man! I'm loving these videos. Keep it up! the older bikes are so cool more videos like this please. Maybe some midschool race bikes with all the trick anodized parts.

[@k-art-L]

whoooooo!! there Aurbun is 🔥

[@ridzwansabtu3918]

Master Phu, how about sharing more of your insight on bmx race innovations & great videos as usual Alf.. Thank you

[@spuds94bravo]

Sweet Auburn ☺

[@alanr4263]

I loved the redline cranks Yes ur Absolutely right with Bob M. Loved g.t. hubs the cone shape so awesome.love these video the D.K neck loved that neck & Tough neck.

[@walker4180]

Tha magazine tho! 😂😳

[@skyelee9398]

Master Phu is Rad 👍 Greetings from Oceanside Ca.

[@ricardorivera8833]

That picture of Bob Morales was La Bamba Bob, The brother is singer Ritchie Valens

[@section5407]

Norco Freestyler (1985) had the same curve on the top tube.

[@anester1866]

these bikes had to have inspired the haro backtrail with that top tube bend

[@soggymochasines]

I'm not 100% sure but I think the association was with GT not Dyno. I know they have a close working relationship but the bike was definitely spec'ed with GT parts. My bike was painted at some point but I'm almost sure that there was a made by "GT" sticker on that bike. I owned the CR20Rx with the Aluminum Work Link. (still own it). Unfortunately the aluminum sub frame did not survive being used as an aggressive street frame definitely not what it was intended for. If I could get my hands on another Work Link aluminum sub frame I'd definitely build that up again. It was an amazing bike. I'd love to show it some love again. High end restomod. (Rear end recreated in Titanium with 990 mounts and 14mm dropouts).

[@271chrissy]

I just love this channel and BMX

[@BerserkerNick]

They made different backend length options for the early Auburns

[@timmylittle2973]

you do not see a lot of Works link rear end in aluminum because they cracked easily. my friend did not get a whole season out of his rear end before he went back to the chrome moly ones. he got a Hawk F20 after that. got one of those? Primo made a Rod post. pegs were Tube Steaks. cable spliter for gyro unit called a Pervert. the hub you have has similar features to a suntour hub i had, it was the beginning of, or the design that led to Standard free coaster technology. i got the hub from a kid in front of a Wal mart. slapped Standard axles and an Unbreak unit in and Bam! free coaster. accurate or not, good vids man and history

[@mikehagen3785]

Auburn CR20R!

[@ratrodramblin]

I saw the thumbnail and thought that's an Auburn

[@daniellorenzo7285]

It reminds me of the sling bike .it had 2 wires on the front lower toob.

[@markcasarez447]

Those Powerlite handlebars ❤️

[@spicydramarama852]

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17

[@eddiestone7610]

My buddy had a 90s Auburn and it had the bolt on rear triangle. Not sure if he kept it but it was cool. Where’s the brake mounts on that thing though? Pretty sure his had the cantilever mounts.

[@betahours9416]

Imma say those magazines were either denims or huckers 😂😂💀

[@kevinbreckenridge6729]

Yes! I want to see all Puhs

[@potaylor9992]

Boom another one. Thanks

[@potaylor9992]

Thank you for the amazing job info

[@dropzilla8398]

I got a old Haro Ali and a gt power series boxed back end I love it..I wanna build it up so bad

[@nitrous07me]

I live in idaho if im in California in a few months im definitely stoping by the shop

[@mikeybmx5330]

I knew that it was an Auburn right away. I always dreamed of having a green one with the polished rear.

[@ratrodramblin]

I remember when I was a a kid the owner of Greenline cycles in Chico, formerly Oroville CA had a green one, use to jump dirt jumps and ramps on it behind his shop. Rad memories.

[@djfu3l3r25]

@@ratrodramblin you talking about DAX! I just bought an NOS 1995 gt speed series XXL frame he had in his attic.

[@ashpunting]

I love the knowledge from the book of Pho 😂

[@AlfredoMancuso]

😂😂

[@spicydramarama852]

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16 and John 3:17

[@kevinwilliams4403]

Love the videos. Are the epic tshirts available to buy?? I need it!

[@Mrteddy2023]

Hey Alfredo. Great channel man!! I've got an original 1994 GT performer chrome if you're interested . This one would be a great addition to your shop.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Oh man! Do you have instagram? If you do send me some pics instagram.com/alfredomancuso

[@bammargera5247]

Daddy Alf!

[@dropzilla8398]

Don't u remember the purple auburn that from back in the day with the chrome to like two toned

[@MrFroggy29]

I love old school bike but i love headset system!

[@donjohn281]

7:41 that look haunts many Asian kids. Next thing you know you getting hit with the tsinelas, walis, belt buckle, or anything moms could grab within arms length out of nowhere lmao

[@BigTree412]

I had that dk gooseneck as a kid I wish I still had it

[@MARTY61384]

Also shimano did the cogs before the shimano dx came out with the cassette.

[@user-sh4fy8xj1y]

Hi Raymond from Trinidad Caribbean long time no see u guys continue inform me lol vibes 🪴😌💯💯💯💯

[@AlfredoMancuso]

💜🫡

[@adam.521]

I have the OG 1st DK stem just weadj bolt

[@graemebell3762]

Are they victor peddles ? always had victors seemed the best peddles & for the price.

[@dougdroen7519]

I got a forest green aluminum dyno sonic only made 2 years 96_97

[@bmxscape]

2 piece frame thats something i havnt seen on a bmx before!

[@josephnguyen4688]

I should bring in the Auburn tandem so you can do a 2nd video of the Auburn the tandem is 1st gen front 2nd gen rear

[@1mikewalsh]

That was my dream bike when I was a kid and then I rode one....

[@revvolutionz]

This shop owner seems familiar

[@arktactical1876]

shady character. makes alot of claims. lol

[@429supercj]

didn't they make a 24 inch rear triangle and forks for those to convert it to a 24 inch?

[@TogetherInAHell]

There's a Dyno bike called the Crisis, right? I can't seem to find it due to the ps1 video game called "Dino Crisis" but I remember having a bike in my garage when I was a kid that my dad said was a Dyno Crisis.

[@roberthatfull3816]

I bought a green one of these just for the wheels (it had purple t 1000s on it i traded it for a basic sluggo and a bully frame as just a f+f but i bought it off a free add in the local paper it read bmx bikes 25 pounds each or all 5 bikes for £120 i bought them all and had to dismantle 4 of them to get 45 miles home on a train lol it was a mission but a worthwile mission .

[@lucasballinger8177]

Do you remember the BMX plus Auburn test ride where Robbie Morales had a picture doing what I guess I would call a 1 footed superman

[@josephnguyen4688]

Robbie morales is from cult

[@The_DudesCool]

Dose anyone know if the works link fit both versions of the Auburn or in other words can a works link from a 88 fit a 94 because of where the bend is?

[@kimoarmstrong3519]

I have that same GT saddle. Since new. Are they worth anything?

[@craigdoughty8803]

GT drop nose seats in good condition can sell for $200.

[@lawrwncemitchell9955]

I have a Black and Purple 92 Dyno VFR and a97 Custom Dyno Mirra Slammer worth 2,500👍😎, also a Laser Fast times 84 !!!!!

[@craftygamer4250]

im curious. is it okay to run a 12t cassette with 23 sprocket?

[@The_DudesCool]

Ya of course it was made by him plus that's why the Auburn always had gt bike parts only it mostly came with the gt dyno stem, 3 piece gt or one piece crank, gt chainwheel, gt seat, gt seat pole and AA GT tires. No coincidence that the Auburn came with gt or dyno parts.

[@Sanus180]

Juicy 🐈 set

[@randycollins2607]

what up guys ❤ 😎🤘

[@AlfredoMancuso]

My dude!

[@primopowers]

The seat post is Primo, not S&M

[@primopowers]

Hello

[@chofie77]

How do you know what year a Dyno is?

[@vincentsantiago2gmai]

do you still have 48 peregrine rims ?

[@josephnguyen4688]

Yours is like the red rocket model

[@blazonemore2]

Whats my minty Dyno Slammer 1999 worth? It was 1K$ new. Why better quality than most these bikes that have been shown. Maybe someone wants to buy it!

[@isaactorres5908]

99 slammer are not as coveted as the early 90s Dyno slammer..becuase weird frame ..but it is full chromoly..so you should be able to get 800.00 at very least

[@Rev_John_Danger]

Dude, who was the old guy in the pic you posted when you mentioned Bob? Lol that’s not Bob Morales the BMX legend.

[@ricardorivera8833]

The old guy is La Bamba Bob, Ritchie Valens brother

[@phatstackmack152]

Love getting schooled on old school from Fu.

[@jj-lu3eg]

Where is this bike shop at ?

[@Ak_the_great]

That's an auburn Cr20 I had the auburn Cr20R good shit and how much I used to have one and want one again Side note remember all the bikes out the GT catalog had their own branding stamped on the bottom of the forks and near the rear triangle GT had the GT and Robinson had an R powerlite had flags and Auburn had an A so if your parts don't have those it's not real

[@josephnguyen4688]

They made a cr24 1 piece I have one

[@josephcorso5081]

Primo rod seatpost

[@carlalaimo2268]

i have free spin old school and yes you are rigth old school hub 2 i have both of them

[@BlackyBrownDestruction9337]

Are bamboo bmx bikes any good

[@kevinbreckenridge6729]

Hidden treasures

[@pimpalaSS96]

I think that was the wrong bob morales lol

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Easter egg

[@josephnguyen4688]

This idea was pitched to Honda motor Corp that's why they called them Cr s Cr rx Cr i

[@josephnguyen4688]

The idea never fell through with Honda first Gen were bent before the seatpost mast

[@saladdaze7375]

That's an Auburn.

[@ocboy616]

Are those jorts Fu?

[@AlfredoMancuso]

😂😂

[@opxcgxo7256]

Can I trade my 14 inch for a 16 inch I wanna know bc one of your workers said I was able to do it

[@samuelsmithjr6380]

Before this even starts I will tell you now that that bicycle is a auburn not a dyno

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Haha touché

[@user-sh4fy8xj1y]

Did u tell Chinese guy hi for me from the bike shop 🤔 bro let me know .... ..

[@ocboy616]

Alf doesn't respond to comment anymore

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Sure I do

[@OskarasNauseda]

new title phu of misinformation just kidding

[@josephnguyen4688]

Primo rod

[@onsometae1621]

Yooooooo