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Despite its amazing combination of long travel and lightness, the 2008 Turner RFX is no disposable trail bike. Thanks to its custom-shaped tubing and super-strong machined head tube, the 2008 RFX is built to deliver unparalleled pedaling efficiency, trail dominance and handling for years and years.
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The 2008 Highline is rolling proof that Dave Turner not only knows how to design great bikes, he knows how to listen to great riders. In its first year on the market, the 2006 Highline garnered immediate praise for its amazing big-hit and aggressive freeride capabilities. By equipping the 2008 Turner Highline with a shorter 2.5-inch travel shock, we have reduced its wheel travel to 7.1 inches. This modification provides greater versatility, especially when the bike is equipped with a single-crown XL travel fork (1.5" head tube.) Thanks to the Highline's proper suspension design, our hard-core freeride machine can also climb with amazing efficiency.
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The 2008 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 DHR's weight 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 2008 DHR will out sprint, out corner and outlast the other downhill race frames on the market.
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