1998 Turner Afterburner.

[al-onestare]

Think the late 90's Kona Stab (and Stinkies?) had a seatstay mounted link not a chainstay horst link. The Kona Misser replica's though have the horst link which i assume marks them as being made in the USA by Turner.

Also have a DDG Superstrad saddle (think sofa) which needs recovering for the Afterburner.

Correct. Before some folks get things twisted, the full story is on my thread here. It's a long read

This, as the poster says, is a later 98 model with plenty of visible and not so visible enhancements to the Mark1/2 of the Misser replica.

Looking forward to seeing it come together!

 

[harkonen]

Correct. Before some folks get things twisted, the full story is on my thread here. It's a long read

This, as the poster says, is a later 98 model with plenty of visible and not so visible enhancements to the Mark1/2 of the Misser replica.

Looking forward to seeing it come together!

Here is picture of the serial number stamped in to the bb. Much later number frame than your Misser replica. Both with the same double S stamp. Suppose the stamp tool Turner used must have been so. Does your bike also have the letter B (burner?) stamp on the chainstay as pictured?

 

[novocaine]

Here is picture of the serial number stamped in to the bb. Much later number frame than your Misser replica. Both with the same double S stamp. Suppose the stamp tool Turner used must have been so. Does your bike also have the letter B (burner?) stamp on the chainstay as pictured?

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I think the stamp double is because it was stamped before finishing and again afterwards, to let them track it though the process so to speak.

 

[frtachi]

Sick looking bike! I wonder how it handles

 

[harkonen]

Sick looking bike! I wonder how it handles

Short tt and a low bb. Feels 'right' when you sit on it thanks to plenty of sag and a high front end.

 

[zonoskar]

I always liked the looks of Turner bikes. But when I got one, I was really disappointed in the ride quality. I bought a 5spot DW, which was rubbish. Then I got a used RFX, that was better, but heavy and very stable (so not really nimble). Still love the look though

 

[harkonen]

I always liked the looks of Turner bikes. But when I got one, I was really disappointed in the ride quality. I bought a 5spot DW, which was rubbish. Then I got a used RFX, that was better, but heavy and very stable (so not really nimble). Still love the look though

This is the only Turner frame i have ever owned/ ridden so have no idea how it compares to a RFX 4(faux?) bar frame or the much later dw link 5 spots. I have owned a few other old dh bikes though over the years and the Afterburner is up there imo. Must be the reason i have kept it all these years. Probably would also still have the Intense M1 fifth element i owned if it had not cracked at the seat stay, but that is Intense frames for you.

 

[boxxer]

Let me know if you ever decide to sell, I’ve been looking for a Burner for a while to sit alongside some other period DH bikes

 

[harkonen]

Let me know if you ever decide to sell, I’ve been looking for a Burner for a while to sit alongside some other period DH bikes

Thanks for your interest but it is not for sale.

 

[rentedmule]

I'm on my second 5spot (non-DW) now. I've had an Intense Tracer for a decade and they have a reputation for being a great riding Horst link bike. I feel like the 5spot is easily as nice as the Tracer, just with a bit more travel.