2007 marks the Turner DHR's seventh year on the NORBA and World Cup pro downhill race circuits. That's a lot of history to build upon, and the 2007 DHR's design showcases many years of experience and winning. The 2007 DHR's basic architecture maintains our tried-and-true 8.5' travel and proven roller bearing shock linkage. Departures from our old design include round tubing on the new model. This change saves weight without sacrificing torsional rigidity. Through extensive finite element analysis we were able to lower the 2007 DHR's weight by nearly two pounds and still meet our goals for strength. With our increased racing efforts in Europe in 2006 we were able to substantially expand our R&D input from World Cup riders. This resulted in a more compact frame for quicker handling, a reduction in BB height and a more relaxed head angle for even greater high-speed stability. Long noted for it's downhill speed, the 2007 DHR will out sprint, out corner and outlast the other downhill race frames on the market.
Strengths: Rails like nothing else, its light, geo is spot on, frame is indestructible, looks amazing.
Weaknesses: Nothing really, bearings go out occasionally.
Probably the best bike you can buy. Aside from having to take care of the bearings, the frame is invincible. Its got everything you need in a good race bike, its light, it turns, and it devours tech. If your borderline weather or not to get one, GET IT. Ive tested comparable bikes and they just dont even come close.
Bike Setup: Large frame, 2010 Boxxer WC, Vivid 5.1(450# Spring), Sram Holzfeller, X.0/9 drivetrain, Code 5's, Raceface Atlas FR bar, Sunline Stem, Sunringle Eq27's laced to Jumping fleas, and LG1+.
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2010
Strengths: Stable at high speeds, superb cornering, jumping, build quality, service form Turner and Dunkedalen, super plush bottomless feel. No brakejack, pedals well. Dont have to custom your parts to get them to fit, unlike may other bikes. Silent ride.
Weaknesses: Main pivot bolt loosend up pretty much every ride, solved with the new main pivot lock bolt. Remember to grease the bearings or you will have to change them pretty often. Not all shocks fit.
Sick bike, better and faster than anything i've ridden before, great service, superb build quality. Silent ride.
Bike Setup: Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO Ti, Saint brakes, 721 rims on Hope pro 2 an Chris King.
Date Reviewed: July 18, 2009
Strengths: Good geometry, nice and low front end. Stable at high speed.
Weaknesses: Before the lock nut bolt idea the main pivot constantly unwound, due to the bearing seat not being correctly alligned. Needle bearings need lots of love. Unstable in tight berms. Doesn't fit some rear shocks without modification.
Good solid bike. It's really strong in pretty much every facet. It does suffer from a shortening wheelbase in tight fast corners which can unsettle it. It's probably it's only real riding weakness.
The fox damper is not up to the quite up to task here. Once switching to the BOS the frame felt a lot more stable in rough lines and rocky sections.
The main pivot was poorly designed and built. It's like they drilled from one side then flipped the frame over and drilled again. So it's not properly alligned. The lock nut axle and conical washers did fix the unwinding problem though.
Bike Setup: BOS stoy rear 2010 boxxer front. Cost not an option build
from Penang, Malaysia
Date Reviewed: March 8, 2009
Strengths: Stable at high speeds, super plush feeling, built like tank, and has the good looks to boot
Weaknesses: Having regular problems with the main pivot bolts. Tend to loosen after some time and needs to be tighten again. Bearings need to be replaced after certain running hours to prevent rear flex.
Definitely improves your riding two fold, also alot more faster on the corners and will inspire a more aggresive riding style. Get it for races and keep a spare set of bearing around for preventing heartaches. Given a 4 chilis due to loose main pivot bearings after a couple of rides.
Strengths: Agile, light, very stable, just accelerates out of corners.
Soaks up the bumps.
Weaknesses: Havn't found any.
First ride I had, bike was a bit of a dog due to rig not being setup for me and me coming from a freeride type bike. After 2 or 3 runs, I was amazed how well it handled and just wanted to accelerate.
If you want to go fast with awesome cornering and stability, don't hesitate. Buy this beast!
Bike Setup: 40 RC2, shimano xt 4 pot brakes, FSA cranks, funn stem, fsa pig headset.
from Vancouver BC
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2008
Weaknesses: price, but you get what you pay for.
This bike is fast. If you're not going fast enough it's not the bike's fault. It's light, and what little weight IS there is low so it's great in the corners.
That said, it's quite good at freeriding duties even though tight skinnies are a little more difficult due to the longer wheelbase. It's a small price to pay for the speed and stabilty that the frame offers. It seems to hit that magic point between fast and agile, all the while being strong enough for a 230lb hack with a penchant for coming up short on gaps like me.
Did I mention that the bike turns well? since buying this frame I've found myself hitting the easier trails with banked corners instead of the trails with steeps and big airs just because railing the berms is just so much damn fun!
As a bit of a gearwh0re (aren't we all) I've always lusted after other bikes. The grass is always greener sort of thing. After riding the new DHR I look at other bikes with pure academic interest, I no longer long for another ride (save for other DHRs with better paintjobs. Also, it turns really well.
Bike Setup: 888RC3, Codes, DPS32 wheels and other matchy matchy stuff
Date Reviewed: January 2, 2008
Strengths: - Stifness - Corners really well! - low center of gravity - Very stable at high speeds - lost weight, aprox. 2 lbs + much more...
Weaknesses: .. None so far.
"It takes corners like the Sunday. Pedals like the 224. Feels like a Demo 8 in the air. But mostly it reminds me of the Bullit aside from the fact that the DHR feels so much better regarding almost everything!"
Most people tend to compare the DHR series with the previous model and now I know why. It really shouldn't be compared to anything else than it's predecessor. You should without doubt try this bike out, if you're looking for a new downhill machine. I've never been any more satisfied..!