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Monkey
Oct 23, 2001
548
6
Salt Lake City, UT
Turner DW DHR Build

This is a build I've been working on for a while. I usually build functional but quality DH bikes, but this year I decided to build something a little over the top. This build actually started at the 2010 Interbike Tradeshow with an amazing test ride on the 2011 Turner DHR. I rode a few trails that I am very familiar with and have raced a number of times each. Over the years I've tested at least 20 to 30 different DH bikes on these same trails. To date the 2011 DHR was the most amazing bike I have ridden on those trails.

Two things impressed me most about this bike:
1. First, was how well it carried speed through hard square edge impacts. The kind of impacts that slow most bikes down a lot and often lead to flat tires. The 2011 DHR handles these better than any DH bike I've ever ridden before.
2. Second, was its ability to follow the fall-line of the trail. So many other bikes require going around certain obstacles on these trails, but the DHR was perfectly happy to just go over them allowing me to take the straightest line possible.​

How about a pic:


So, on to the build...
Frame: 2011 Turner DHR - Black Ano, Medium
Shock: X-Fusion Vector HLR - 9.5 x 3.0
Spring: RCS Ti - 350 x 3.0
Fork: 2011 Rock Shox Boxxer World Cup
Headset: Cane Creek AngleSet - .5 degree steeper cup = .8 degrees actual due to the small Head Tube
Bars: ENVE Carbon DH - cut to 30"
Stem: Sunline Direct Mount - 50mm
Grips: LizardSkins Peaty - gold Go-Ride.com clamps
Brakes: Shimano XTR Trail - 180mm rotors
Post: Thompson Elite - 30.9
Saddle: Tioga Spyder BMX
Cranks: Shimano Saint - 83mm x 165mm
Guide: E13 - LG1
Ring: E13 Guide Ring - 36T
Pedals: Shimano XTR Trail
Shifter: Shimano Saint - 9spd
Derailleur: Shimano Saint - SS cage
Chain: Shimano XTRCassette: Shimano Ultegra 11-25
Hubs: Hope Pro II - 20mm Front / 12x150mm Rear
Rims: DT Swiss FR600
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition - Black
Tires: Maxxis Highroller DH 3C
Tubes: generic mid-weight 2.5
Bling:
1. About 50 Ti bolts including shock bolts
2. Go-ride FFB (Factory Frame Bumpers) for fork to frame protection
3. Go-ride FFP (Factory Frame Protector) on drive side chain & seat stays​

Weight: 36.8 lbs

Future Plans:
1. That's the wheelset off last year's bike. I plan on building a set with NoTubes Flow Rims for race day - .6 lb savings
2. May run ESI silicone grips after I get my bar width dialed in - 2oz savings
3. Will run Maxxis Minion DHF EXO 3C tires at select events - 1.75 lbs savings4. I will be testing a few additional shocks on this ride: Cane Creek Double Barrel, Elka Stage 5, and Fox RC4. These are all out of the GO-RIDE Demo Program.​


More pics:

Enve bars, Cane Creek AngleSet, XTR Trail brakes, and the worlds most uncomfortable seat :D


X-Fusion Vector, Ti spring & shock bolts, E13 guide, Saint cranks, XTR Trail pedals, just under the seat stay is some Go-Ride FFP frame protection


Saint SS derailleur, Ultegra 11-25 cassette, Shimano 2-piece 180mm rotors


Ti rotor & brake bolts, Aluminum heatsink brake pads...crazy


Full view of the non-drive size. What, no close up of the linkage? I'll work on it.


More Ti bolts and XTR Trail bling


That's all for now...comments welcome
 

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Monkey
Oct 23, 2001
548
6
Salt Lake City, UT
Awesome build...


Can you actually feel the bigger platform with the XTR trail pedals?
Traditionally I run 647s for both DH and Trail. I haven't ridden the XTR Trail for DH yet, but on my trail bike they were very good. They seem to engage easier and release more consistently than my (albeit well used) 647s. I really like the extra ground clearance of the XTR Trail over the 647. I don't clip out much in a DH run and when I do I clip right back in, so standing on them unclipped isn't ann issue for me.
 
interesting build. i was actually expecting a lighter weight based on the parts you had used. i'm looking forward to the long term reviews of the XTR trail brakes and pedals for DH use. how much do you weigh?

I was thinkin' about getting some Ti bolts for my bike...namely for the fork crown bolts and the rotor bolts. Do you think those are ok locations to replace with titanium?

that Enve DH Bar....:drool: i'll be looking to pick that up when i get some more disposable income
 

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Monkey
Oct 23, 2001
548
6
Salt Lake City, UT
interesting build. i was actually expecting a lighter weight based on the parts you had used. i'm looking forward to the long term reviews of the XTR trail brakes and pedals for DH use. how much do you weigh?

I was thinkin' about getting some Ti bolts for my bike...namely for the fork crown bolts and the rotor bolts. Do you think those are ok locations to replace with titanium?

that Enve DH Bar....:drool: i'll be looking to pick that up when i get some more disposable income
The bikes I see that have considerably lower weight are using non-2ply DH tires, tubeless, XC rims, XO drive train, and light cranks. If I made those changes like: DHF 2.5 EXOs, Flow Rims, tubeless, XO drive train, and Descendant cranks that bike woul be in the 33s or even lighter.

I've used Avid Elixir CRs 185 rotors the last two years with no problems on DH courses. The XTR Trails seem much more powerful, but I'm not sure how much heat they will take on an extended run.

The only Ti bolts I'm unsure of are the shock mount and the Thomson seat rail clamp bolts. So, far I haven't install the seat rail bolts as I'm just not sure about those.
 

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Monkey
Oct 23, 2001
548
6
Salt Lake City, UT
good lord, glad to see the economy isn't affecting every poor soul.
That bike is as much a marketing piece as a race bike.

As for the economy we've been doing our best to help out the sport by buying DH products in large quantities and passing the savings on to the riders. I'm sure you've seen our frame deals the last few years: DHR, 303 RDH, El Cuervo, 951. We also offer amazing pricing on build kits and other key items like Fox 40s, Rock Shox Boxxers, Saint cranks, Code brakes...etc. We take a lot of risk buying in bulk to get you those prices, but it's worth it to keep this sport moving during tough times. :thumb:
 

spocomptonrider

sportin' the CROCS
Nov 30, 2007
1,412
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That bike is as much a marketing piece as a race bike.

As for the economy we've been doing our best to help out the sport by buying DH products in large quantities and passing the savings on to the riders. I'm sure you've seen our frame deals the last few years: DHR, 303 RDH, El Cuervo, 951. We also offer amazing pricing on build kits and other key items like Fox 40s, Rock Shox Boxxers, Saint cranks, Code brakes...etc. We take a lot of risk buying in bulk to get you those prices, but it's worth it to keep this sport moving during tough times. :thumb:
Good on you! That sure is one hell of a marketing piece, I'm sure it will draw a crowd every time its out. I really have respect for the way you guys do business, I've turned a fair few riders on to the rad deals you guys have had in the past 303RDH and more recently the DHX 5.0 deal.
 

Pslide

Turbo Monkey
Wow, killer build, would love to give that a good thrashing!

Those look like the ICE rotors, let us know how they hold up - the forumz have conflicting information. :)

I would have thrown an I9 wheelset on there for max bling and lighter weight.

I need to go check out go-rides frame protection stuff now... (EDIT: can't find it on the website? Apart from the clear coat.)

Keep up the good work guys!
 
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S.K.C.

Turbo Monkey
Feb 28, 2005
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PIMP looking build!

I took Jason's (jvnixon from Sicklines) for a quick spin last year and noticed how nimble it felt even for a large. Ridiculously light too.

Well done!
 

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Monkey
Oct 23, 2001
548
6
Salt Lake City, UT
Good on you! That sure is one hell of a marketing piece, I'm sure it will draw a crowd every time its out. I really have respect for the way you guys do business, I've turned a fair few riders on to the rad deals you guys have had in the past 303RDH and more recently the DHX 5.0 deal.
Thanks for the kind words about the shop. We have a great group of guys & gal that really love bikes. That helps so much.
 

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Monkey
Oct 23, 2001
548
6
Salt Lake City, UT
Wow, killer build, would love to give that a good thrashing!

Those look like the ICE rotors, let us know how they hold up - the forumz have conflicting information. :)

I would have thrown an I9 wheelset on there for max bling and lighter weight.

I need to go check out go-rides frame protection stuff now... (EDIT: can't find it on the website? Apart from the clear coat.)

Keep up the good work guys!
Just the 2 piece XT rotors. The same weight as the 1 piece XT rotors, but quite a lot stiffer.

We sell a good number of I9 wheels. I already had the Hope/FR600 wheel set from my previous bike. I they are light, durable and reliable. With Notubes Flow rims they will be very light as a race only wheelset.

We don't have the bumpers or rubberized tape on the site. We mostly only use it on builds at the shop. I'll ask the IT department (Vdub) if he can get it up this week.
 

Ian Collins

Turbo Monkey
Oct 4, 2001
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Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
Damn scott....that looks amazing....and it's alot lighter than mine...

i really like the look of those bars but i've always been weary about carbon...i'll let you be the guinea pig, and if they work, maybe i'll order some...keep us posted!

enjoy!
 

LMC

Monkey
Dec 10, 2006
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Even saw the lights of the Goodyear Blimp
And it read Go-Ride's a pimp

Sweet ride :thumb:
:rofl:
"She didnt hesitate to call Go-Ride.. the top gun!"

Thats one of the nicest builds i have seen. Just the right amount of yellow/gold
 

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Monkey
Oct 23, 2001
548
6
Salt Lake City, UT
:rofl:
"She didnt hesitate to call Go-Ride.. the top gun!"

Thats one of the nicest builds i have seen. Just the right amount of yellow/gold
Sadly, I didn't make the cut for the "Top Gun" Humdinger/Derby team even though the rest of Go-ride is on it. I had to start my own team the "Hot Shots" based on the spoof movie of Top Gun. My call name is Gnarly Sheen.

For anyone that wants to have an idea of what we are talking about check out this site: Humdinger Derby
 

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Monkey
Jul 21, 2004
971
20
cali
nice build.

personally, i freakin' hate those ESI silicon grips. tried them on my XC bike...they compress so much, it's like riding with bare bars. put my Rogues back on, and immediately noticed better handling again in rocky sections.

i have large hands though. YMMV.
 

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Monkey
Oct 23, 2001
548
6
Salt Lake City, UT
nice build.

personally, i freakin' hate those ESI silicon grips. tried them on my XC bike...they compress so much, it's like riding with bare bars. put my Rogues back on, and immediately noticed better handling again in rocky sections.

i have large hands though. YMMV.
I have had similar experience with the ESI. I've been riding the ESI Chunky grips (bit thicker than standard) all winter on my 29er..:confused:.. I mean snow bike and have not found them that comfortable on long rides. I thought maybe they were hard from the cold temps. I figured I could stand them for 5 min at a time, but I won't know till I try.
 

dw

Wiffle Ball ninja
Sep 10, 2001
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Haven't been on the forums in a while, this bike looks great guys, nice work! 36.8 lbs, where's the extra 0.2 lbs coming from compared to my bike ;) haha I kid.. You know I could care less about that kind of thing.
 

dw

Wiffle Ball ninja
Sep 10, 2001
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It must be the cranks. Who do I contact to fix that?
I've got Saints on mine too!

I actually don't have a set of the e13 cranks at all here. I have an older set of Hive 15G XC cranks on my Mojo HD though.
 

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Monkey
Oct 23, 2001
548
6
Salt Lake City, UT
I've got Saints on mine too!

I actually don't have a set of the e13 cranks at all here. I have an older set of Hive 15G XC cranks on my Mojo HD though.
Now that is funny. :rofl: I guess I'll just drill holes through my Ti bolts to save that extra 2oz. Wait...is yours Raw?... Damn you Anodization.
 

Slater

Monkey
Oct 10, 2007
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DW, would you mind dropping some knowledge on me about why these bikes supposedly handle square-edged hits so well? Based on my plotting of the axle path, it has even less rearward movement than some other DW DH bikes. Instant center location and migration is a bit different than some others, but not radically so. What am I missing?
 
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mullet_dew

Monkey
Mar 22, 2009
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DW, would you mind dropping some knowledge on me about why these bikes supposedly handle square-edged hits so well? Based on my plotting of the axle path, it has even less rearward movement than some other DW DH bikes. Instant center location and migration is a bit different than some others, but not radically so. What am I missing?
The antisquat bro, this bike has over 9000% antisquat.
 

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Monkey
Oct 23, 2001
548
6
Salt Lake City, UT
DW, would you mind dropping some knowledge on me about why these bikes supposedly handle square-edged hits so well? Based on my plotting of the axle path, it has even less rearward movement than some other DW DH bikes. Instant center location and migration is a bit different than some others, but not radically so. What am I missing?
I think a lot of it is in the progression rate of the suspension combined with a pretty vertical (compared to many other DH bikes) wheel path. A lot of DH bikes with more rearward wheel path come forward at a much greater rate near the end of the travel to keep the chain growth in check. It's this radical acceleration in forward rate that makes some bikes harsh on square edge bumps.
 

bizutch

Delicate CUSTOM flower
Dec 11, 2001
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DW, would you mind dropping some knowledge on me about why these bikes supposedly handle square-edged hits so well? Based on my plotting of the axle path, it has even less rearward movement than some other DW DH bikes. Instant center location and migration is a bit different than some others, but not radically so. What am I missing?
I've ridden moto most of my youth and been on DH bikes for over 14 years, so I like to think I can "feel" things pretty well. Apart from any scientific data, I can simply say you can distinctly "feel" it more so than any other style suspension I've ridden.

Perhaps there are some other multi-link systems that perform similarly, but I've yet to ride it. If anyone out there sees me at a track and wants me to think otherwise, just let me ride your rig.:D