Author Topic: The Grey DB Turbo (Read 3919 times)

db-oldskool · « **on:** December 26, 2006, 10:58 PM »

Hey y'all.

I remember talking with somebody about this bike,after rooting around I got a catalog pic for ya.
This is from the 86 DB catalog.
The one year wonder,the alien "Grey" turbo all new for 86.

Someday I'll get everything I need & start on the DB site,there's still tons of info/pics left to be found.

Enjoy.

This is as big as I can get it.

daz bmx it! · « **Reply #1 on:** December 26, 2006, 11:01 PM »

I believe a chap on the bay called U-boot pirate had a grey turbo for sale a while back,nice chap very knowledgeable on the old DB's

scary_leary · « **Reply #2 on:** December 26, 2006, 11:30 PM »

Quote from: daz bmx on December 26, 2006, 11:01 PM

I believe a chap on the bay called U-boot pirate had a grey turbo for sale a while back,nice chap very knowledgeable on the old DB's

No Max's was a loop tail painted grey

matt · « **Reply #3 on:** December 26, 2006, 11:34 PM »

yep max had an 82 turbo painted grey, he is a very clued up guy, sold most of bmx stuff now i think

Tefore · « **Reply #4 on:** December 26, 2006, 11:35 PM »

Quote from: scary_leary on December 26, 2006, 11:30 PM

Quote from: daz bmx on December 26, 2006, 11:01 PM
I believe a chap on the bay called U-boot pirate had a grey turbo for sale a while back,nice chap very knowledgeable on the old DB's

No Max's was a loop tail painted grey

always wondered why that one struggled to sell

db-oldskool · « **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2006, 10:01 AM »

That's the one I mentioned in the other thread,only I forgot the guys ID.
He was asking a lot for that thing,that's why it never sold,plus the fact it was incorrectly finished.

Somebody asked about this one though,I finally got the image to post showing it as factory built.

It's still cool but I do prefer the looptails & large gussets.

daz bmx it! · « **Reply #6 on:** December 27, 2006, 03:16 PM »

I stand corrected

good lad tho

Tefore · « **Reply #7 on:** December 27, 2006, 03:23 PM »

i think he had another if i remember in chrome or got that painted. know what you mean if i was laying out £1200 i would want it correct. nice bike though

bof · « **Reply #8 on:** December 27, 2006, 05:21 PM »

That grey turbo used to be my race bike

FuNMoNsTeR · « **Reply #9 on:** December 27, 2006, 08:21 PM »

I think Max's Turbo was an 84 small gussett done in 86 Factory Grey.
I have never seen the stock spec for the 86... Thanks for posting the pictures

That Stem looks like an ESP Flying W Pro.

The seat will be a long hard search for anyone restoring one

lazychubs · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2006, 08:33 PM »

nearly did me senior pro in these colours
but chose black lol

MartyC · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2006, 08:53 PM »

I like the look of that, but do prefer the larger gusset (ooh err) and the loop tail stays.

BTW, what year did Raleigh buy Diamond Back?

Bigplinky · « **Reply #12 on:** December 27, 2006, 08:58 PM »

I think the older turbo looks much more purposeful than that one with the seatpost angle the same as the head angle (is there a small gusset loop tail in grey or was that just a factory riders bike?)

FuNMoNsTeR · « **Reply #13 on:** December 28, 2006, 11:41 AM »

The small gussett looptail Turbo was only made 84/85 i think... They had the same finish as the early Turbos and were literally the same spec except for Suntour XCII pedals and chrome DC Tech IV levers. I think Factory Grey was available in 86 only on the straight stay Turbo but i could be wrong

bof · « **Reply #14 on:** December 28, 2006, 04:42 PM »

here is the grey turbo stockport 96? the year after I blew my knee up

All small gusset looptail turbo frames where smoke chrome

Bren Gunn · « **Reply #15 on:** December 28, 2006, 09:02 PM »

Was Learys DB Turbo prototype grey? I seem to remember seeing a pic of it...

kusam · « **Reply #16 on:** December 28, 2006, 09:32 PM »

Quote from: bof on December 28, 2006, 04:42 PM

here is the grey turbo stockport 96? the year after I blew my knee up

All small gusset looptail turbo frames where smoke chrome

Hey BOF, got any more pics??

That's a Roch Valley Raider just to the left of the picture. Good to see another NW rider

Oh...1996 though?? Not 86??

db-oldskool · « **Reply #17 on:** December 28, 2006, 10:46 PM »

I've got DB catalogs from 79,84,85 & 86.
I'll post pics of the Turbos,Harry did have a grey Turbo but I can't seem to locate the pic of it now.

Not too many pics of him with it are around but I do have one somewhere,once I find it I'll post it.

matt · « **Reply #18 on:** December 28, 2006, 10:46 PM »

yes i belive there was a grey looptail prototype, some one on here has the pic

Mattdub · « **Reply #19 on:** December 28, 2006, 10:58 PM »

BMX Plus - June 1985 . Harry's looks non loop here ? .

bof · « **Reply #20 on:** December 29, 2006, 02:10 PM »

Yeh the photo was 86 Doh!! The RVR rider was sheldon taylor one of my many north west nemesis. I have plenty of photos from around that time and I have finally sussed out how to use my scanner so could post some more if interested.

kusam · « **Reply #21 on:** December 29, 2006, 02:13 PM »

ooooo...get em up...pleeeeease. Sheldon was a top rider. Fellow team mate

Had to share lift with him and his dad Rusty to Crewe once.
Love to see your pics, thanks.

kusam · « **Reply #22 on:** December 29, 2006, 02:17 PM »

There's Sheldon on the right

bof · « **Reply #23 on:** December 29, 2006, 03:35 PM »

I will sort some out and add them to this post

DR VINOAH · « **Reply #24 on:** December 29, 2006, 03:38 PM »

ace bof

sam u in that pic with ruff and scoffy?

Author Topic: The Grey DB Turbo (Read 3919 times)

db-oldskool

daz bmx it!

scary_leary

matt

db-oldskool

daz bmx it!

bof

FuNMoNsTeR

FuNMoNsTeR

bof

Bren Gunn

db-oldskool

matt

bof

bof

DR VINOAH