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Old 11-20-2007, 06:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Thumbs up The Homers have a point
There is a similar thread about how great a bike company rates on MTBR. However there are maybe a dozen or so posts on each bike.

Check out these ratings! Look at the 5spot......WOW!!!

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/manufacturers/2739/

disclaimer.....I do not own a 5spot........I do not benifit if someone buys a Turner 5spot
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Old 11-20-2007, 07:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Almost as good of rating as my Bottlerocket.

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/manufacturers/8558/
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Old 11-20-2007, 07:33 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Almost as good of rating as my Bottlerocket.

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/manufacturers/8558/
look at the number of reviews on the 5spot
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Old 11-20-2007, 08:12 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Guess I'm due for a new bike, since the Burner now falls into the category of "Older Frame." A 4.72 average rating with 29 reviews ain't bad, but clearly I need to get with the times. I mean jeez, it's 4 years old already - practically a dinosaur!
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Old 11-20-2007, 08:22 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Guess I'm due for a new bike, since the Burner now falls into the category of "Older Frame." A 4.72 average rating with 29 reviews ain't bad, but clearly I need to get with the times. I mean jeez, it's 4 years old already - practically a dinosaur!

nice bike.....if you like it why change
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Old 11-20-2007, 08:24 PM   #6 (permalink)
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nice bike.....if you like it why change
Perhaps to get a fresh drink of Kool-Aid !
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Old 11-20-2007, 08:27 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Perhaps to get a fresh drink of Kool-Aid !
enjoy!!!
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Old 11-20-2007, 08:32 PM   #8 (permalink)
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The Homers have a point.

when their bike breaks.
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Old 11-20-2007, 08:54 PM   #9 (permalink)
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The Homers have a point.

when their bike breaks.
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Old 11-20-2007, 09:37 PM   #10 (permalink)
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There is a similar thread about how great a bike company rates on MTBR. However there are maybe a dozen or so posts on each bike.

Check out these ratings! Look at the 5spot......WOW!!!

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/manufacturers/2739/

disclaimer.....I do not own a 5spot........I do not benifit if someone buys a Turner 5spot
Wow! impressive reviews. Right up there with the Itense 5.5 EVP.

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/manufacturers/2648/
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Old 11-20-2007, 10:23 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Wow! impressive reviews. Right up there with the Itense 5.5 EVP.

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/manufacturers/2648/
We'll see if you like the new bike on sat!
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Old 11-20-2007, 10:40 PM   #12 (permalink)
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... with susp bikes is the lateral play in the rear. This is exacerbated by the use of skateboard type bearings in the pivots. Witness your local young SC rider creaking up a hill. Then ride behind an aging Turner rider ... He (I) may not be faster, (certainly not in my case) but He (Me) be quieter, 'cause He (Him) am on bushings. They last forever by the way. I think I'll go exacerbate now!

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Old 11-21-2007, 12:05 AM   #13 (permalink)
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... with susp bikes is the lateral play in the rear. This is exacerbated by the use of skateboard type bearings in the pivots. Witness your local young SC rider creaking up a hill. Then ride behind an aging Turner rider ... He (I) may not be faster, (certainly not in my case) but He (Me) be quieter, 'cause He (Him) am on bushings. They last forever by the way. I think I'll go exacerbate now!

Happy Thanksgiving All!
unless the SC rider is on a huckler or a superlight
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Old 11-21-2007, 12:15 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Check out these ratings! Look at the 5spot......WOW!!!
Stop encouraging them!!!

The Turner Mafia on this board does not need anymore encouragement. Christ! Where the hell is Dino Brown when you need him, eh?
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Old 11-21-2007, 01:17 AM   #15 (permalink)
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There is a similar thread about how great a bike company rates on MTBR. However there are maybe a dozen or so posts on each bike.

Check out these ratings! Look at the 5spot......WOW!!!

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/manufacturers/2739/

disclaimer.....I do not own a 5spot........I do not benifit if someone buys a Turner 5spot

Wow! impressive reviews. Right up there with the Itense 5.5 EVP.

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/manufacturers/2648/
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Old 11-21-2007, 05:50 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Wow! impressive reviews. Right up there with the Itense 5.5 EVP.

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/manufacturers/2648/
I gave it 5 chils back in Dec of 04

Really liked that bike..........at the time
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Old 11-21-2007, 06:02 AM   #17 (permalink)
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unless the SC rider is on a huckler or a superlight
or a Bullit, mine is pretty old and never a bearing problem. Never any problems now that I think of it.


I'm looking for a bike for my wife. Might get her a Homer bike. They are nice for sure.
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Old 11-21-2007, 06:10 AM   #18 (permalink)
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or a Bullit, mine is pretty old and never a bearing problem. Never any problems now that I think of it.


I'm looking for a bike for my wife. Might get her a Homer bike. They are nice for sure.

Had one of those too! It was my Hucker........back in the day
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Old 11-21-2007, 06:12 AM   #19 (permalink)
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"When Homers Attack!".... coming to a theater near you.
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Old 11-21-2007, 06:16 AM   #20 (permalink)
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"When Homers Attack!".... coming to a theater near you.
Do you realize how much shit you're going to get when you finally give in and get one?
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