2011 Turner DHR Build - GO-RIDE.com (cross-post from DH forum)
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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:
How about a pic:
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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:
Weight: 36.8 lbs
Future Plans:
More pics:
Enve bars, Cane Creek AngleSet, XTR Trail brakes, and the worlds most uncomfortable seat
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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
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Saint SS derailleur, Ultegra 11-25 cassette, Shimano 2-piece 180mm rotors
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Ti rotor & brake bolts, Aluminum heatsink brake pads...crazy
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Full view of the non-drive size. What, no close up of the linkage? I'll work on it.
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More Ti bolts and XTR Trail bling
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That's all for now...comments welcome
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.
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
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.
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
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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My joke at the shop is that platforms are the training wheels of pedals.Flynnster said:
Truth is I go back and forth between platforms and clips every season or two. Sometimes I'll ride platforms for fun other years it's because I can't find clipless shoes I like. I've been trying to race both DH and Super D the last couple of years so I'm get pretty used to riding clipped in all the time.
holy grap!
that DHR is badass! :thunbsup:
that DHR is badass!
:thunbsup:
Oh my god, those cheap bar end caps. I can't believe you took that bike out in public looking like that. And those cranks......jeesh......there are at least 3 newer model options out there.
Looking good Scott! You should try riding the stock head angle if you haven't already. You and I are about the same size and I have zero problems getting all over the front end, even on flat northstar trails. Shorter cockpit with the same old (08) wheelbase does that for ya.
Now go pound on that thing!!
Looking good Scott!
You should try riding the stock head angle if you haven't already. You and I are about the same size and I have zero problems getting all over the front end, even on flat northstar trails. Shorter cockpit with the same old (08) wheelbase does that for ya. Now go pound on that thing!!
I know what you're saying. I'm pretty pissed too that ENVE doesn't have carbon bar plugs for the DH bars....I MEAN REALLY.kidwoo said:Oh my god, those cheap bar end caps. I can't believe you took that bike out in public looking like that. And those cranks......jeesh......there are at least 3 newer model options out there.
Looking good Scott!
Now go pound on that thing!!
I'll definitely give the stock HA more of a try, but I always say, "If its too slack then you're too slow". Unfortunately, that statement now applies to me. However, I do love the 65 degree 160mm fork on my Reign X. Maybe there's still hope for me.
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