dhs vs. dhr
whats your take?
whats your take?
Foes vs. Turner
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i d like one of each please
i like the way you think!
Hey look they are only one letter apart, that's pretty cool. 
I don't have a lot of experience with either, but you might want to tell us a little more about the intended use, your style of riding, etc. Pretty tough call either way, both have lots of fans. And are you talking about the new 2:1 Foes or the DHS Mono?
I don't have a lot of experience with either, but you might want to tell us a little more about the intended use, your style of riding, etc. Pretty tough call either way, both have lots of fans. And are you talking about the new 2:1 Foes or the DHS Mono?
dhr... but my vote is swayed.
Ask 1souldrider. He just sold his foes for a turner. I think he done right.
Foes dhs rides nice and plowy and stays on line but turns like a bus. Turners ride a little rougher but are nice and nimble. Both good bikes, just depends on what kind of ride you're looking for.
Foes dhs rides nice and plowy and stays on line but turns like a bus. Turners ride a little rougher but are nice and nimble. Both good bikes, just depends on what kind of ride you're looking for.
definitely be going used, so it would be the dhs mono, not the new rad one
i'm 6'0, 190 lbs. looking for a forgiving bike that isn't hard to ride. i'm weak in corners, so i'd like to have something that could dive into them and feel good enough to let off the brakes, but still hold true in rocks and roots. i've owned a medium a-line, large m1, and medium as-x.
m1 was too long and didn't corner, the yeti doesn't have the overbuilt feel that i like.
i have no experience with either the dhs or the turner.
i'm 6'0, 190 lbs. looking for a forgiving bike that isn't hard to ride. i'm weak in corners, so i'd like to have something that could dive into them and feel good enough to let off the brakes, but still hold true in rocks and roots. i've owned a medium a-line, large m1, and medium as-x.
m1 was too long and didn't corner, the yeti doesn't have the overbuilt feel that i like.
i have no experience with either the dhs or the turner.
Then stay away from the foes. It's even longer and the rear end even extends a tiny bit under compression.....much more than a DHR which actually swings towards the frame and shortens the wheelbase.scratch said:
Have you thought about a demo 8?
i've considered the demo 8, but don't know much about them. how does it compare?
They're, light, pretty nimble and plenty sturdy. It's one of those bikes that is a really good all around performer in my mind. It's got a nice low bb which I like too. If I were in the market for a new bike, it's one I would be looking at. With the amount of used turners floating around for pretty cheap, I think it would be a tough call between those two. Your chances of maybe finding a demo 8 at a specialized dealer should be pretty good.....see if you can get a parking lot spin on one.scratch said:
The DHR is like having the nimbleness of an xc bike, with the sturdiness of dh components. I personally think the D8 is underrated because they ride very well too. The DHR and the D8 get my vote...both great bikes.
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Hey Crash Section 
, I would personally go for the Foes, but sounds like the Turner may be what you're looking for
, I would personally go for the Foes, but sounds like the Turner may be what you're looking for
I had a 03 Mono DHS I rode for a couple seasons. I went for a DHR this summer, and couldn't be happier. Aside from plowing rocks in a straight line, the Turner is a better bike in every way. There are plenty of good deals to be had on used DHRs as well. I strongly recomend the DHR over the Foes.
My $.02
My $.02
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i don't think the foes is gonna fit my style, or lack thereof.
i like the d8 and turners a lot- i actually got a parking lot spin on a d8 a while back, felt great. i've never hiked a leg over a turner before.
that white turner catches my eye every time, but i don't have that kind of money- if you'd take my yeti and some cash possibly, i wouldn't tell everyone you were hung like a stud field mouse.
i don't think the foes is gonna fit my style, or lack thereof.
i like the d8 and turners a lot- i actually got a parking lot spin on a d8 a while back, felt great. i've never hiked a leg over a turner before.
that white turner catches my eye every time, but i don't have that kind of money- if you'd take my yeti and some cash possibly, i wouldn't tell everyone you were hung like a stud field mouse.
good advice there... if ya didn t like the m1 for cornering then the foes won t make ya happy...kidwoo said:
who you been talkin' to? :mumble:scratch said:
I vote for the DHR, it's very nimble and snappy in the corners. Someone mentioned the Demo 8 which would also be a good idea. I've ridden my friend's around in the street and it's at least as nimble as the DHR, and manuals a whole lot better. I think the head angle might be slacker on the Demo 8 as well.
turner would be my pick, but its what you like
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wait... what's this tread about?
wait... what's this tread about?
I had a mono and sold it in favor of the turner.
the mono- sit down and hold on riding style, didnt really suit me very well
the turner you acutally have to ride, it takes alot more rider input and can bite you in the ass very quickly.
the mono- sit down and hold on riding style, didnt really suit me very well
the turner you acutally have to ride, it takes alot more rider input and can bite you in the ass very quickly.
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Nah just kidding, not really, but the new Foes 2 to 1 looks yummy. Probly gunna have to punny up some bucks for that.
Nah just kidding, not really, but the new Foes 2 to 1 looks yummy. Probly gunna have to punny up some bucks for that.
I don't know what your budget but I'm gonna post my full bike for sale in a couple of days.It's a stupid crazy build ,I'm putting the researve@ $4200.00.Med 04 Mono ridden once in 05,Foes fork w /Ti spring(yes THAT fork)2 full wheelsets-1yellow d-max,1-w/721s,saint cranks,choice of pedals.hayes nines-new in box,carbon bars,road cassette and derailuer,-Italia seat thompson post,and steering dampener.This is not a joke or a scam-so if it would work pm me .I'm also 5 11,195ish ...ok 200.I,ll probably post it up mid week,next week.scratch said:
Oh and curnutt w/ Ti springs front and rear .43.5 pounds
does it come with a free mullet? or your collection of Mel Gibson look alike modeling shots?SCARY said:
Nah,but I'll let you do donuts in the highschool parkinglot with my '78 Firebird......then maybe we could bash in some mailboxes after.Paypal accepted.
will you have a bike to attend Sugar?SCARY said:
You can't go wrong the a Ventana El Curevo!!!
Whats Sugar?National in NC?Maybe .....Prolly keep the Foes since this thing didn't even garner interest thought $4200 was a steal but maybe it's too much for a sport in it's death gurgle.I guess I'll do some dumb stuff to make it lighter .....and go back to flats.....race with no pads....get drunk before my run....... something...anything to make it interesting and fun again.............never ride the YZ again.........and get a Le Queervo.......no...thats alittle to far.I don't want to just throw it away like that.After all when your a mid pack ,mediocore semi-pro ..there are standards.....ithink