Well for what its worth omo!
I don't see it as a big issue myself except for racers who want the latest thing, and then, are they better off?
Again I wonder, sounds like a song
Reason's
By the time they dial in get used to everything, new suspension, new bike new design, dada yeah I know they used to this, but its totally new from Turner so all that came from before all the evolution, while not useless, is sorta of new ground, though, I'm sure DT will give them some secret info from proto testing!
My point is second season in you're dialed yore confident and on the hill that is 90% of the battle if you're competing! so 09 might just be a good year for DHR owners hanging onto there DHRs! just some fine tuning to new suspension or some upgrades.
Maybe some new rubber, play with some spring rates, some ti, fancy re-valving or compression tunes, or a timing system to play on ya fav 1:04 trail improve ya tech which will make ya lap times faster than a new bike anyway!
Plus gives more time to save those pennies, just look after those 08s will ya so there's some value for second hand in 2010
I'm sure the DW vers will be hawt and worth the wait!
The 08 is still a top rig in my book, I know I wouldn't be disappointed:thumbsup:
Ahh couple of days to think about this there's only one down side and this is not to stir the pot just some thoughts for those who I missed above, after a couple of days to reflect, mind is slow to process these days, probably a good thing I can't ride DH at mo!
For those on earlier model DHR's pre 07s for example maybe tough, they may have planned an upgrade for 09, its tough, just the way it is better to end up with best Turner possible.
An option might be to look around for a second hand 07/08 for a season or so till the dwl is ready or something!