Turner DHR vs Iron Horse Sunday

[acair422]

Hey, I'm trying to decide on my new rig for next season and it's currently down to these two options (frame only) both would have same build spec (888, magura brakes etc). So my two current options are the Iron Horse Sunday, or the Turner DHR (romic shock) both brand new the DHR is $200 less then the Sunday. So which frame should it be?? Any input on how either ride would also be very much appreciated.
Thanks

[renegade999]

does anyone outside of the Iron Horse family own a production Sunday yet?

[Acadian]

does anyone outside of the Iron Horse family own a production Sunday yet?

Some people in NZ an OZ have.

[bradical]

Personally, I would like to see the two fight to the death.

[go-ride.com]

Hey, I'm trying to decide on my new rig for next season and it's currently down to these two options (frame only) both would have same build spec (888, magura brakes etc). So my two current options are the Iron Horse Sunday, or the Turner DHR (romic shock) both brand new the DHR is $200 less then the Sunday. So which frame should it be?? Any input on how either ride would also be very much appreciated.
Thanks

I've ridden both, but not enough to give a very detailed review. However, both are very fast DH bikes and both feel very race oriented. What I mean by that is that they are low, corner very well, pedal very well and have enough suspension to go fast, but not get in the way.

I’ve ridden the DHR a lot, but have only taken a couple of full DH runs on the Sunday. During my initial test ride I noticed some small differences.
1. The Sunday seems to slightly pedal better.
2. The DHR seems to have a bit deeper feeling suspension.
3. The Sunday has a lower BB and slacker HA.
4. The Turner comes in 3 sizes and the Sunday in 2.

Note: Points 1 & 2 can be greatly influenced by shock set up on just about any bike.

[buildyourown]

Ditka in three rounds

[acair422]

did the sunday BB seem low enough where it would find itself in frequent contact with rocks etc?----anyone know how i can get in contact with those aussie riders on the sunday (www.farkin.net ?)

[biker3]

Go for the sunday, be risky and adventerous. According to Krispy from go-ride in his dirt demo on the sunday he said he actually did hit his pedals a lot but that is not uncommon on any low BB bike. I believe that is something you sacrifice for the cornering. They are both handmade in the US, One has a 5th the other has a romic. The sunday seems like it will ride more VPPish while the Turner is obviously a single pivot but a very well designed one at that. I was in the same boat as you Trying to pick the Sunday vs Gemini DH vs Demo 8. I ruled out the Demo cuz spec. is lame and wont let any employees EP them this year and I was forced to rule out the Sunday due to shop manager isssues and other stuff. I chose the Gemini mainly because Im a light guy (140 ibs) and because I really wanted something that will ramp around and flick through lines. It is all about the ride tho, Im sure they are both totally sick just try to get a ride on them both and see what fits you better.

[James | Go-Ride]

They are both handmade in the US, One has a 5th the other has a romic.

Not for '05, the DHR has a Fox DHX 5.0 with a special-for-Turner remote resevoir. Not short bus special, but you can only get them from Turner.

[Curb Hucker]

Not short bus special,

Like me

[James | Go-Ride]

More or less

[Curb Hucker]

Im so so sorry James. But i had to do it.

[Kram]

acair422 those pics are NZ riders at the Dunedin round of the National series last weekend. You might have luck trying them at www.vorb.org.nz

[mtbpaint]

You're probaly getting them from Go-ride im guessing, the ironhorse comes with more extra

[konahucker43]

get a sunday