[Ratfink]

I just got a call from Stu out in Idaho. It looks like Andrew Neethling won his first Norba National!!!

 

[blt2ride]

It was only a matter of time! He has been pinning it this season...

 

[manwithgun]

Seems like he was lined up at Deer Valley too, broken chain wasn't it? Nice to see the youngbloods take top honors. This sport can only get faster and that is more scary than comforting...

 

[Ratfink]

One thing I'd like to point out about Andrew's win, he did it on the same 2005 DHR frame that anyone can buy from their local Turner dealer!! When was the last time a rider won a Norba National Pro Downhill on a current year production frame?!?!?!?!?

 

[dw]

One thing I'd like to point out about Andrew's win, he did it on the same 2004 DHR frame that anyone can buy from their local Turner dealer!! I'd like to know the last time a rider won a Norba National Pro Downhill on a current year production frame?!?!?!?!?

Sam Hill won a World Cup on a stock Iron Horse Sunday Factory frame this year. Dead stock.

And NICE WORK NEETHLING!!!!

Dave

 

[konahucker43]

congrats to him, the only time i've seen him was the us open but he was smoking there.

 

[Ratfink]

Sam Hill won a World Cup on a stock Iron Horse Sunday Factory frame this year. Dead stock.

And NICE WORK NEETHLING!!!!

Dave

That's one hell of an accomplishment for Sam and Ironhorse winning a WC on a Stock frame. I didn't know that.

 

[Sherpa]

That's one hell of an accomplishment for Sam and Ironhorse winning a WC on a Stock frame. But that still doesn't answer my question of when was the last time someone won a Norba National on a current year stock frame.

I'd have to say its more of an accomplishment to win a WC than a NORBA. Do you guys DHRs have the rear triangle drill with the new hole?

 

[Transcend]

That's one hell of an accomplishment for Sam and Ironhorse winning a WC on a Stock frame. But that still doesn't answer my question of when was the last time someone won a Norba National on a current year stock frame.

errr does it matter? Sam won a WC on one...Not that needles isn't a bad ass or anything.

 

[blt2ride]

That's one hell of an accomplishment for Sam and Ironhorse winning a WC on a Stock frame. But that still doesn't answer my question of when was the last time someone won a Norba National on a current year stock frame.

With the exception of Greg Minnaar, pretty much every rider is using a production bike, on the NORBA series.

 

[Transcend]

With the exception of Greg Minnaar, pretty much every rider is using a production bike, on the NORBA series.

I would disagree. Most factory riders are on non stock frames with tweaked geometries, sizes, pre production models etc.

 

[krustydude]

the maxxis/turner guys have custom frames. at idaho they all had the swing arm drilled out with the different link mount.

 

[Kntr]

What does the drilled out different link mount do?

 

[Ratfink]

errr does it matter? Sam won a WC on one...Not that needles isn't a bad ass or anything.

It doesn't! Props to both Sam and Andrew! They’re both great riders.

 

[Ratfink]

What does the drilled out different link mount do?

The drilling slackens the headtub angle. Most DHR riders have it done.

 

[Sherpa]

The drilling slackens the headtub angle. Most everyone with a DHR has it done. The swing arm drilling is anything but a top-secret mod!

How is a modified frame production?

 

[krustydude]

i don't know anyone from washington or oregon who has done it. must be a SoCal thing. maybe we're just not fast enough to ride with that slack of a head tube up here.

 

[krustydude]

How is a modified frame production?

good call

 

[WheelieMan]

How is a modified frame production?

Well the frame started as production model. In other words, no special tubing, geometry, etc...

 

[Pegboy]

Pretty sure Del Bosco's Lens Craft was production, but he was high so really he is not that fast.

 

[Sherpa]

Well the frame started as production model. In other words, no special tubing, geometry, etc...

So are 95% of the pros bikes.......

 

[Bldr_DH]

Lenz Craft

Lenz Sport

Yeah, it's a stock frame. The only thing that's really "custom" about it is the new carbon side-panels... I don't think the rest of the team team is running them, so I'd imagine they're pretty one-of-a-kind.

 

[Ratfink]

How is a modified frame production?

Hey Sherpa,
Andrew’s frame is a production frame. Andrew's DHR came off the production line like every other 2005 Turner DHR! It’s the same damned frame you could buy if you had the money and the common scene! In my original post Sherpa I stated that Andrew rode a 2005 production frame! How is drilling a hole in the (Production) swing arm making it a custom frame? Grow up and get a DRILL!

 

[bizutch]

Back on track you bunch of haters...Congrats to Neethling!

TURNER RULES!!!

 

[Ratfink]

Back on track you bunch of haters...Congrats to Neethling!

TURNER RULES!!!

Cheers, Bizutch!!!

 

[tacobelldhr]

it was just a matter of time before manly won a norba ! hes been training hard and riding fast this year! and hes so young plenty more of andrew and the turner honda team in the next few year weeks of norba ! WAY TO GO ANDREW NEETHLING winnning on a production bike you can buy in a SUPERGO common people step it up ...! buy and drill!

 

[Sherpa]

Hey Sherpass,
Andrew’s frame is a production frame because Andrew's DHR came off the production line like every other 2004 Turner DHR! It’s the same damned frame you could buy if you had the money and the common scene! In my original post Sherpa I stated that Andrew rode a 2004 production frame! How is drilling a hole in the (Production) swing arm making it a custom frame? Grow up and get a DRILL!

Sweet. So now sponsored riders can get online and make fun of potential customers. I bet Turner would love it.

Oh and BTW, Needles is my FAVORITE rider.

 

[Ratfink]

Sweet. So now sponsored riders can get online and make fun of potential customers. I bet Turner would love it.

Oh and BTW, Needles is my FAVORITE rider.

Grow-up Sherpa! You did not ask a question you made a smarta$$ remark. I saw your post on MTBR and I agree with that!

 

[Sherpa]

Grow-up! You did not ask a question you made a smarta$$ remark!

It wasn't meant to be a smarta$$ remark at all. Can we hug and make up at Snowmass?

 

[Curb Hucker]

It wasn't meant to be a smarta$$ remark at all. Can we hug and make out at Snowmass?

Will you're a homo.

 

[tacobelldhr]

you wanna hug ratfink??!?!?!?!?....hes a whole lotta woman!

 

[Sherpa]

Will you're a homo.

you wanna hug ratfink??!?!?!?!?....hes a whole lotta woman!

Hahah,

 

[Ratfink]

you wanna hug ratfink??!?!?!?!?....hes a whole lotta woman!

Shut up you little TunaTocoDHR and go get on a system with Spell check!

 

[tacobelldhr]

ahahahahaha wow i love you! punk hu?? not so punk yourself bieng perfect are you hubba!

 

[Ratfink]

ahahahahaha wow i love you! punk hu?? not so punk yourself bieng perfect are you hubba!

You need to stop posting on Ridemonkey! At least until you learn to spell!!! TunaTacoDHR you are so lucky your dad owns a business! I see you at the shop this week!!!

P.S. Go to bed it's a school night!!!

 

[Ratfink]

It wasn't meant to be a smarta$$ remark at all. Can we hug and make up at Snowmass?

See ya in Snowmass!

 

[Sherpa]

No worry's pal! See ya in Snowmass!

Yea, what is a distinguishing feature on your helmet? I'll scream for you.

 

[Ratfink]

Yea, what is a distinguishing feature on your helmet? I'll scream for you.

Better yet give me your name so I can look it up on the beginning class roster! I’ll come over to the stating gate and tell you what beep to leave on! Goodnight I don’t have time to play with you little kids!

 

[Sherpa]

Better yet give me your name so I can look it up on the beginning class roster! I’ll come over to the stating gate and tell you what beep to leave on! And let me guess your last post wasn't meant to be sarcastic!

Jr.X. No, I really am serious about that.

 

[oly]

Sick win for Neethling and Turner!