Future of the DW Turner DHR?
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If you import it by yourself, would that be cheaper?
http://www.turnerbikes.com/bike/models/turner/dhr
i thankfully bought a next-to-new DW DHR off of pinkbike
i thankfully bought a next-to-new DW DHR off of pinkbike
That stem tho...
No no no.
I had an older round tube dhr. You def want the new frame for $1200.
I had an older round tube dhr. You def want the new frame for $1200.
sheebus christ, a complete dw dhr with extra wheels for 1200? its surely worth more than that
I'll take the extra tires and beers...
Seriously.......
Anyone spotted a cheap source for boxxer teams? Half thinking of updating my fork for some reason and i like my pike.
Don't worry. It's totally unridable: Marz 888, skinny rims (i23), 9 speeds, non-tubeless tires and non-adjustable seat post to name a few
sounds like my dw dhr except i have a 40Don't worry. It's totally unridable: Marz 888, skinny rims (i23), 9 speeds, non-tubeless tires and non-adjustable seat post to name a few
Just forced Fox polymer bushings into CCDB's 14.7mm eyelet to be able to reuse DHX shock hardware, hence made my DHR unrideable.
Quick q: what grease gun tip do you use to lube them Zerks?
Quick q: what grease gun tip do you use to lube them Zerks?
bought their kit off the turner website ( gun+ grease )
i tried it out really quick one day and i did not understand how it worked... the old grease gets squeezed out of the outer diameter while you squeeze new grease through the middle?
M-prep or similar grease. Usually just a few shots is needed, you don't have to purge the old grease, but once you get enough in there, it will start to purge through any gaps. The main axles are scored on the inside, but not in a way that makes the grease easily circulate to the outside, just enough that it fills a little channel that will keep the bushings lubricated. Some people go a little overboard on the greasing, but you just have to know you are pumping in some new grease IME. There are some good write-ups on mtbr's Turner board if you want more info and pictures. I ran a turner 6pack for 6 years and the bushings never gave me any issues, I did grease it every once and a while. I replaced the bushings when I upgraded the shock, at which point the horst link bushings were a little loose (but not sloppy with play). Not sure if the DHR was the same as my Highline, with the needle bearing main pivot, but that arrangement was different than my 6pack, but I still greased it the same and didn't seen to have any issues.
The DHR is different. No bushings but 8 bearings, each one covered with a threaded metal cap. There are no exits for the old grease so it's a bit of a mystery for me as well. I once unscrewed one of the caps and then had difficulties with screwing it back on because the thread in the frame was faaar from perfect.
My linkage sqeaks like a mofo but moves smoothly.
It might be that beast of a deraileur hanger and the associated crank bolt.
"this model just does that™"
sign of the apocalypse, the DHR has been taken off the Turner website. No frames in the closeout section either. My only hope is that some day there will be a carbon 650b DHR with similar aesthetics to the new RFX. One can dream right?
http://www.turnerbikes.com/bike/models
http://www.turnerbikes.com/bike/models
Wow, that did not take long. RIP but mine still rips! 
And 'think'
so it really means absolutely nothing. but i still wanted to mention it. after my customer service experience and as much as ive enjoyed my dhr, id hate to think of a world without a turner dh bike on the market. and doubly so while they are still using the DW
Are you saying the polymer bushings worked on your CCDB despite the .3mm difference?
I have no idea, I was just messing with you. It wouldn't surprise me if something like that existed within the next two years.
But you know where dh bikes sit in most companys' priority hierarchy these days.
Like JoeG from santa cruz said: "It's not about selling to riders, it's about selling to high paying customers"
........or something like that
Turner stopped sponsoring DH race teams about 2 years ago. I think that spelled the end of DH and a shift towards SPENDURO.
Nope, but I made the .3mm difference disappear with some sandpaper, file and a bit of elbow grease.
I saw a dark red DHR with a black rear triangle at Thunder today, what a sexy bike.
hell yeah... it felt so fukking good at highland this weekendWow, that did not take long. RIP but mine still rips!
R.I.P
sent DT an email. Responded immediately
"No plans for a new DHR 27.5 at this time. Tooling money heading toward carbon and alloy Sultan next. Huge money to play in the carbon world, so I can't multi model develop at my size. I have no idea when Turner Bikes will have the money for a new DHR when I know I need at least 2 more new trail models in carbon ohhhh say, 2 years ago!
Thanks for the support, sorry there is nothing to keep you on a Turner Bike in the future. "
"No plans for a new DHR 27.5 at this time. Tooling money heading toward carbon and alloy Sultan next. Huge money to play in the carbon world, so I can't multi model develop at my size. I have no idea when Turner Bikes will have the money for a new DHR when I know I need at least 2 more new trail models in carbon ohhhh say, 2 years ago!
Thanks for the support, sorry there is nothing to keep you on a Turner Bike in the future. "
Since the plastic Burner turned into a Giant Reign, y'all could get your 650BDWCarbonDH fix with a Glory advanced. I hear they are efficient.
I am sad too. My favorite bike I have ever owned. Granted I haven't owned or ridden a huge variety of dh bikes, every one I have had the chance to ride I have literally been blown away by how much I preferred my dhr. Although poor bike setup and just the fact that I am used to mine has more to do with that.
I have read good things about them, and liked a new reign that I got to try. I liked supporting a US brand though. and the customer service has been great. I really like DT's approach to building bikes. He seems to keep it simple with no gimmicks. im sure i could get on well with many other bikes out there, I just have a boner for turners since i've enjoyed my dhr so much over the years
I wasn't really serious, even if the Glory is a capable bike. Why doesn't Turner just make an aluminum 650B DHR though? Tooling would be far cheaper, and i just don't see how any of the smaller companies like Pivot can make a profit on carbon DH bikes. That market is tiny to begin with and they are niche players in it.
The American Made aspect has been a rather strong selling point for Turner in the past, so by sticking with aluminum they would definitely find some customers among the ridemonkey reactionaries.
The American Made aspect has been a rather strong selling point for Turner in the past, so by sticking with aluminum they would definitely find some customers among the ridemonkey reactionaries.