Originally Posted by
Aim2bFit
Black paint and Suntour GPX .. definitely a 1989 Model.
Yes although the frame was stamped 1988 it is a 1989 Model, this is a simple explanation as in bicycles and even cars for that matter the Model year the car is does not always coincide with the year it was built. Usually the next year models usually show up at the shops/Dealers about September or so on the previous year. so the next year model could be built during the previous year.
Also to remember that the frames are usually serialized when they are built not when they are painted and assembled.