Hypothetically, like, y'know, if Santa were to accidently add a "0" or two to any cash this year....
I've started toying with the idea of 4-5" full susser again as I miss my old Blur. I keep seeing great feedback on the DW link Turners, but Iron Horse rarely gets a mention but would seem to be a cheaper way of getting the DW link.
So what experiences do you have? Can anyone compare them directly with the Turner bikes? And how do they cope with lousy UK conditions?
As far as I am aware new iron horses don't run the DW link anymore. The license with them wasn't renewed. You may be able to get an old one? Also, the last I heard the ownership of IH was in doubt as the parent company went bust. Heard nothing in the MTB press since that. So they could now be safe. I'd look in to it if you do buy one.
If you look at there website no 2010 bikes and no company news since 08...
I thought they were licensing the Ellsworth ICT thingymabob after losing the danger**** link?
I had the same thoughts swadey.
The MK III they do (or did?) looks like it might fit the bill.
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/mkiii-08-31096
The MkIII is an excellent bike, if a little heavy for xc. Cheaper than the other DW bikes, may be getting hard to find
The 07 did have cracking issues with the swingarm. The 08 was supposed to be fixed, but they can still crack. Check MTBR for more details.
When mine dies for the last time it will be a sad day.
i was gona buy one a few months back as i fancied a dw turner but could'nt afford one so a mk3 seemed a great option till i spoke to my mate who works in a bike shop that sold them, he told me to steer well clear, had real issues with the rear ends cracking and ate bearings they'd had loads back and the warenty was aweful
Well, that seems to be the end of that for me then....
Cheers for the info everyone
You can still get them (Rather cheap too) here:
http://www.rscycle.com/2008-Iron-Horse-MKIII-Elite-All-Mountain_2?sc=19&category=55
if you can be bothered with getting it shippped over here.