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German tat.


 
Posted : 28/09/2010 9:43 pm
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If you keep thinking you want one you probably better get one. It wont go away!

the old one (much loved and missed)

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The replacement (not loved quite the same)

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Back to Turner new DW spot 27lb build.

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At fort william on the gondola for a few runs on the DH track. Typical versatile turner.
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Couple of other turners that have been in the garage at one time or another.

TNT non horst frame
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mates large horst link spot with about a billion miles riden on it still going strong.

the old and the new.
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Posted : 28/09/2010 10:22 pm
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Nice build you got the on your DW Spot.


 
Posted : 28/09/2010 10:24 pm
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Thanks. I have some more suitable wheels coming!


 
Posted : 28/09/2010 10:40 pm
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Late 05 vintage Horst, now with Thomson post and Maguras. All the bike I'll need until/if I break it.
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Posted : 28/09/2010 10:42 pm
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Old and new 5 Spots in the Alps. And some clown who posts on here occasionally...

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Posted : 28/09/2010 10:43 pm
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NCBoy ...your mates HL bike has so much seat post showing that surely he's above minimum insertion recommendations (oooerr). No seriously ..is that how he rides it ?


 
Posted : 28/09/2010 10:57 pm
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Yep thats how he rides it. Hes quite tall!


 
Posted : 28/09/2010 11:27 pm
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A slight hijack, had my flux dw rp23 "pushed" by push industries over here in the states, made a whole heap of difference, before the rebound was too fast and the propedal, even in spot 3 was not enough of a difference, but after "pushing" it the rebound speed is noticably different after each click, the pro pedal actually makes a difference too and the action is smoother, it was $159 and that included new du bushings and a full service, well worth the money


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 2:02 am
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Some nice looking Turner's on here.


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 7:49 am
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Posted : 29/09/2010 8:36 am
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From another angle, without the bloke who posts on here

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Posted : 29/09/2010 9:03 am
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My tnt one after a rebuild great to ride
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Posted : 29/09/2010 9:49 am
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/jefkarn/5036010092/ ]5 Spot side[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/jefkarn/ ]Jef Karn[/url], on Flickr

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Posted : 29/09/2010 11:59 am
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As much as I love my Danger**** version, the horst link is the better looking bike. Still miss my old one.


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 12:50 pm
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They are great bikes but I'm still trying to forgive mine for breaking my wrist 8 weeks ago. Mines a bit like triggers broom:

I got a large HL in Feb 2004 as a reward for mending a broken knee, great bike but I decided in 2008 that a large was too small so got an XL front 2008 triangle. I've also swapped the romic for a DHX and recently the rockers for 5.5 rockers.

So all I need is a rear end and I'll have a complete second frame which I could give to my brother (a friend bent his bike). So does anyone have a set of chain and seat stays?


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 8:13 pm
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Count the seats then look more closely at the suspension...

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/45689323@N00/93225536/ ]Delamere Jan 06[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/45689323@N00/ ]Steve J Makin[/url], on Flickr


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 10:19 pm
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Posted : 29/09/2010 10:49 pm
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Some great pics people.

Anyone got a turner grease gun going spare please?

Cheers

Andy


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 11:13 pm
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Grease gun on ebay £14:75 (not me BTW)


 
Posted : 30/09/2010 6:37 pm
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problem with the 5 spot evolution is it's been driven by economics and not improved performance.

it's widely acknowledged that the Horst Link is still a 'better' platform than any of the less expensive more recent patents.


 
Posted : 30/09/2010 7:29 pm
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I do wonder if Tony Ellsworth wasn't such a tw*t, if turner would have changed the suspension design


 
Posted : 30/09/2010 7:36 pm
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i owned a horst link turner and now own a dw link turner, imho the dw is better (evan with the crap air shock)


 
Posted : 30/09/2010 7:40 pm
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**North Country Boy, i've just got a hold of an Epiphany and i have a HL 5 spot as well, which i've only had for a month or 2. The 5 spot reignited my love for full sus and then i came across the epiphany which i always wanted. I'd be interested to hear your comparisons of the 2 if you please as i've not been able to ride the epiphany yet


 
Posted : 30/09/2010 7:45 pm
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I like the looks of the older ones, but the new dw ones are growing on me
But with turners it's the all round package that swings it for me, the bushings are ace and the cs is superb, and the little things like the warranty and cs go with the frame not the owner, and even a 12yr old fubard frame has £500 trade in value off a new one.


 
Posted : 30/09/2010 7:56 pm
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Cheers NCB have you got the ebay link for the grease gun, I've had a look and cant find it, unless it's finished maybe.


 
Posted : 30/09/2010 11:21 pm
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grease gun link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Grease-Gun-Mini-/220517490497?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3357dddf41

Haggis think i answered another post of yours regarding the 5-spot epi debate....

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ellsworth-epiphany-or-turner-5-spot


 
Posted : 30/09/2010 11:27 pm
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Ok thanks for that, guess you have to take the shock one end to use this gun?


 
Posted : 30/09/2010 11:35 pm
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Here's mine polished

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesfergson/3300316904/ ]Turner DW 5 Spot[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/jamesfergson/ ]james_ferguson[/url], on Flickr


 
Posted : 01/10/2010 11:56 am
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Have to admit I dont normally like polished bikes but that looks mint. Shame it's going.......


 
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