With twenty nine inch wheels and 120mm of travel, the updated 29er from Turner is for everyone who loves the 29 inch wheel characteristics and now can utilize those big wheels with a class leading 120mm of DW-link travel. David Turner and Dave Weagle really did the homework on the Sultan. Carefully blending the dynamics of rider positioning with the special antisquat needs of the 29 inch wheeled bike. Special attention was paid to the relationship between bottom bracket height, chainstay length and DW-link placement resulting in super efficient power transfer through those big wheels, yet always fully active suspension that devours everything mother Earth has in front of it.
Submitted by
1x1x21212
a Cross Country Rider
from Baltimore, MD USA
Date Reviewed: June 14, 2011
Strengths: Smmooooooooooth! I'm 6'3", I'm riding an XL frame. This is the first bike, soft or hardtail that really fit me. It's so good at everything that I almost forget I'm on a bike, I just will things to happen and they do! The travel is amazing, the DW link & Fox shock don't bob, even when going uphill. It's not a light frame but when you are fresh after an all day ride and want to go out for more miles, who cares about a pound or two? Weight weenies have swung a leg over my bike and have come away impressed... there's more to a bike's performance than the number that comes up on a scale. This is such a balanced bike, I can't say enough good things about it.
All other full suspension bikes I've ridden produced rear brake jacking... especially the Trek Superfly, & G.F. HiFi Delux and even the RIP 9 (which has a rear triangle similar to the DW link. With the Sultan, I can mash the brakes and the bike stays absolutely FLAT. Since I'm a top heavy, long torso big man, I'm sensitive to my weight transferring toward the front of the bike. It may be the DW link, it may be the slacker headtube, but this bike is very stable overall and particularly under heaby braking.
Weaknesses: None... ok, the BB seems a little low, have scraped a few logs.
Bottom Line:
This is the first XC bike I've built from scratch & assembled in my garage. I was only able to afford it by knowing what I wanted and by collecting parts a little at a time on eBay. While expensive, it was spec'd out nicer, cost less, & weighs less than the "pro" option on the Turner website. (though that build is a hell of a bike)
Bottom Line: "well worth every penny". In this case I got MORE than what I paid for. Super smooooth, very comfortable, great acceleration and it makes me want to ride longer and more often. Reviews say this is neither an XC race bike or an All Mountain dropper... I don't care what you call it... It just works, I'm faster on this, my race times are lower, I have more confidence bombing down hills and off drops. If you can swing it... BUY THIS BIKE!
Similar Products Used: 2010 Trek Superfly 29r, 2010 G.F. Rig 29r Hardtail, 2009 G.F. HiFi Delux, 2009 Niner Rip 9, 2009 Turner Sultan rental at "Over the Edge" in UT, 2006 Kona King Supreme 26', 2006 Kona Kula Supreme 26" Hardtail, Cannondale F500 Headshox Hardtail.
Bike Setup: Except XTR front Derailleur it's a full Sram XX, w/26-39t crankset. (Dave Turner reccommends the XTR front derailleur as he feels it shifts better with the XX crank. Front Derailleur must be modified! It's a 5 minute proceedure with a Dremel tool. Instructions are included with frame or on line.)
2010 Fox Talas 29 Fork
Easton 29 Haven 15thru axle wheelset
Chris King Red Anno Aheadset
Crank Brothers Cobalt 11 Carbon Handlebars
Crank Brothers Cobalt 11 Carbon Seatpost
Crank Brothers Candy 3 Blue Anno pedals
Crank Brothers Cobalt 3 110 Stem
Crank Brothers Red Split QR seatpost collar
Crank Brothers Red Split QR reat skewer
WTB Shadow V Rocket Ti Saddle
WTB 2.3 VelociRaptor Tubeless 29 tires
Ergon Carbon Pro Gripset
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Submitted by
john
a Cross Country Rider
from bangor pa usa
Date Reviewed: May 19, 2011
Strengths: this bike is confidence inspiring, keep those big wheels moving and there's nothing you wont clear. pivot journal berings far superior for this aplication
Weaknesses: If you are a weight weenie look at another rig this is a trailbike . Built with the proper components this bike is the ultimate trail machine.
Bottom Line:
This bike is serious fun , I live on the east coast (rocky, technical , plenty of climbing) this bike for me is the perfect complement for my riding style.
Bike Setup: Full Chris king, wtb speed v seat , gravity dropper post 3inch, mavic 719 hoops,avid juicy 7, sram xo shifters x9 front rear. thompson stem ,odi lock on grips. kenda nevegal front maxxis ignitor rear.
Strengths: Raw finish(no scratches); slacker HT angle (69.5); very stout rear triangle; amazing power transfer; great climber and descender; full length cable housing and routing. 44mm HT
Weaknesses: one hard-to-get water bottle mount. (A Bontrager sideswipe cage works well)
Bottom Line:
The Sultan ended up being the same weight as my Pivot after using the parts I had on it. 25.77lbs. isn't bad at all for a 5" travel bike. That was suprising, but the best part is the handling. I have been riding a 429 for about 3yrs and was very happy with it until I test rode the Sultan. The Sultan begs for more speed when descending, has much better power transfer when climbing in and out of the saddle, and the rear suspension feels smoother throughout the entire travel with absolutely no bob. This bike isn't for weight weenies, but if you just ride it and don't weigh it, you will think your riding a much lighter bike anyway. I definitely think it has the best suspension of anything I've ridin and without the use of any kind of propedal. Can't wait to hit the Porcupine Trail.
Similar Products Used: Pivot 429, GF HiFi, Superfly 100
Bike Setup: Full Sram XX 2x10 except FD which is M985 XTR; Syntace 110mm stem; Syntace 12d bar; Syntace seatpost; Fox Talas w/ 95-120m; Stan's Crest/DT240 wheelset
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Submitted by
joshuagore
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: February 24, 2011
Strengths: Build Quality, DW-Link Suspension, Strength, and Customer Service.
Weaknesses: Weight, MSRP Cost, Early production pivot issues. 2009/2010 head tube angle kinda between two worlds, but can be made to do both(see The Bottom Line)
Bottom Line:
Fast capable trail bike. Has taken the abuse of a clydesdale including small drops. Suspension is fast in flowy singletrack with a very active feeling, but still sharp and pointed on the uphill. Traction is never an issue up or downhill, geo sometimes feels in between two extremes. Never sharp enough for the ultra tight switchbacks, and never slack enough for the gnarly sketchy descents(think moab, not midwest). This is all up to setup though... when I am at home in the Midwest I can run a longer stem throw more weight up front and get those switchbacks, and when out west, go back to the stuby stem, throw my seat back, and set the dropper low, and dive bomb.
The most versatile bike I have ever owned.
Strengths: Turner geometry, DW Link, Journal Bearing System, direct mount disc brakes, frame quality and stiffness
Bottom Line:
I've ridden alot of bikes in 12 yrs of riding and nothing has fit me better, pedaled as well thru rocks and roots, climbed efficiently, downhilled with amazing stability, cornered confidently at speed, and just put a big grin on my face. Turner makes one heck of bike with this DW Sultan. It's a bike you just want to ride all day and absolutely everywhere.
Some say that it's not a race bike (even DT himself), and it might not be in the purist sense, but nonetheless the bike can go very fast in alot of different types of terrain. A true singletrack virtuoso.
Similar Products Used: Several HT 29ers, Turner DW Flux, Hammerhead/Titus, Gary Fisher, Specialized FSR
Bike Setup: 09 XL Turner DW Sultan, F29 RLC w/15 qr, stans arch/DT240s, Margura Marta SL, XO twisties, 40/28 Specialites TA Rings on XTR cranks, XO Rear Drail, XTR Fr Drail, Easton Carbon bar, Thomson Stem and post, WTB Rocket saddle, Oury grips
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Oscar Wild
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise, ID
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2010
Strengths: Very fast, smooth and stable on the downhill. Rolls easily over rock on the climbs. The 29r takes the small rock out of the ride and easily rolls over the larger rock. Because of the lower tire pressures and larger "footprint", the 29r has better traction.
Weaknesses: I haven't found any yet...see set up below. Some reviews have said that 29rs climb harder than 26rs on the steep climbs. I have not found that to be the case. I think the "rollability-(sp)" outweighs the heavier wheels/momentum making the climbing comparable.
Bottom Line:
I have ridden the bike for only about a month and found that it rolls much easier that the Hammerhead, both uphill and downhill. It is much more stable on the downhill and rocky climbs. The small frame has a short wheel base, which makes it relatively maneuverable on tight switchbacks.
Bike Setup: Watch toe clearance with the front wheel. I have the small frame with 175 crank arms. The toe rubs the front wheel when the cranks are horizontal on sharp turns. This hasn't been a problem yet. If it becomes a problem, I'll try 170 cranks.
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Submitted by
jwins49
a Weekend Warrior
from Anaheim, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: November 4, 2010
Strengths: climbs well, far better than any of the multiple 26" bikes I have. Looks bad A$$, and built to last unlike that imported crap.
Weaknesses: Price, although I got a good deal on mine.
Bottom Line:
I love riding this bike, uphill and downhill, my build is light but I can fly down a hill with confidence(Im 220lbs) This is my first Turner and I couldnt be happier. Just rode today and cant wait to ride again tomorrow morning.
Similar Products Used: No 29ers but stumpjumpers, marin 5.8, gary fisher
Bike Setup: xl frame raw, crank brothers cobalt wheels, crank brothers joplin seatpost, crank brothers eggbeater 2ti pedals, fox F29RLC, full SRAM XO, NOIR cranks 175, King nothreadset, thompson stem, answer carbon bars, odi lock-ons, hutchinson tires.
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Submitted by
Rex Heat
a Cross Country Rider
from Philadelphia, PA
Date Reviewed: October 11, 2010
Strengths: Nearly 5 inches of travel on a 29er.
Very well built and the DW link is great.
Love the raw finish and don't have to worry about chips or scratches.
Weaknesses: Heavy
Bottom Line:
First off riding a 29er is like cheating as the bike rolls over so much with so little energy. Then add in the balance given from the 29" wheel and you are clearing things that once caused you much difficulty. Don’t believe the hype about having to be tall for a 29er. Maybe there is some merit but the 3 inches difference on the tire size outweighs any adverse effect.
This bike is really plush to ride and is a terror on the downhills, in a good way. It seems happiest while air born at a high rate of speed.
I've been riding mountain bikes for over 20 years and it's rare that a piece of equipment can make me a better rider. But that's exactly what the 2010 Turner Sultan did. This is a very competent and capable bike that is so much fun to ride I can't get enough.
This is a great bike if you are looking for something to ride in rocky conditions. Several reviewers mentioned racing on this but I think it’s a little heavy for that but it would be nice on some of the rocky courses in a pinch.
Similar Products Used: Nothing similar first non-race full suspension bike ever as well as my first 29er.
Last bike was a Yeti ASR.
Bike Setup: Rock Shox Reba fork
CK hubs on Stans rims.
Truvativ noir cranks
XTR front derailleur
XO shifters and rear derailleur.
WTB Weirwolf 2.55 tires
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Submitted by
SSINGA
a Weekend Warrior
from Alabama
One of the most balanced, confidence inspiring and best pedaling bikes out there. I was really considering a new bike this year but after riding the competitions offerings I can't change. IMO the Sultan is the best of the best. It doesn't need a carbon frame, wild hydroformed tubes or more travel to compete. The DW suspension as implemented by Turner just romps through tough terrain without hampering your pedaling effort. It begs to be ridden hard and rewards you with speed and precise handling. It's pricey but worth it.
I would like to see an option to run a Maxle rear axle or similar and maybe a fixed mount front dérailleur to help improve the FD cable routing.
Similar Products Used: Owned 2008 Sultan
Demo'd: 2011 Shinobi 2011 rumblefish 2011 tracer 29
Bike Setup: X0, I9, F29 120 w/ 15mm axle.
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Johnny G
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, CO
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2010
Strengths: - super high fun factor
- does everything well
- descends confidently
- climbs easily
- pedals extremely well - like its 2lbs lighter!
- best suspension design i've ever ridden
Weaknesses: - its a heavy frame - large is 7lbs
Bottom Line:
I demo'd this for a weekend from Boulder Cycle Sport and fell in love with the machine. I tested a 3l lbs setup and was dubious I was going to enjoy it since I was currently riding a 20lbs hardtail and have ridden several lightweight, race oriented machines over the last several years.
Wow! Did I mention it was 31 lbs! I loved the thing despite it's weight. It definitely pedaled lighter than its actual weight. The suspension is what amazed me most; the DW-link is freakin' amazing. It pedals as well as Specialized's Brain but without the firm, lockout feel yet it let's you utilize the complete stroke of the shock giving it an unlimited travel, super-cush, kind-of feel. It's hard to describe, really - you have to experience it.
I was also dubious about 5" of travel on a 29er. I've since changed my opinion. I use all of the travel and love having it. The way Turner designed this thing is you get the benefit of the travel without the pedaling inefficiency you may think comes with it.
Turner definitely struck a nice balance of XC geometry coupled with trail do-everythingness. I haven't found any issues with slow steering (yes it's slower steering) than my race specific HT but not by much. And, once I got used to it I'm flickin' it around tight twisties with the best of them.
Going down: I'm faster on this back than anything I've ever owned, period! The suspension and frame are simply confidence inspiring. Super smooth over anything reasonably sized. Sharp edged rocks - no problem with the DW-Link.
Going up: It's a heavier bike - no doubt. However, I've got mine to 25.5 lbs so I'm not complaining (26 lbs with Command Post) and I swear it rides lighter. I think one could break 25lbs with lighter tires. I will absolutely be putting on some race oriented, high volume tires, and XC racing this thing without worry of disadvantage. I had to get used to the fact that I could stay in the saddle and as long as keep the pedals turning I can pretty much go over anything - just need to pedal.
Sprinting: Definitely not a HT or Specialized Brain feel - it feels slower but I think this is has much to do with the weight of the bike as anything. I imagine some of the other race-oriented DW-Link designs would feel a bit snappier.
Flats: It's fast - just keep pedaling.
Twisties: It took a little getting used to when I came off my HT however after a few rides I became used to it and feel I'm not at any disadvantage. I have a Talas which I can drop to 100mm of travel. In situations where it's very tight and twisty I will drop it to 100mm which speeds of the steering noticeably.
Other notes:
- Despite what some sites have stated - you can run Sram XX 26x39 upfront. I used an XT derailleur and it works great. The longer cage is all you need. I would imagine the new XO stuff will work as well.
- The Specialized Command Post: Wow - I will always have one of these going forward. The first few times I used it I fumbled with the lever and thought it was a bit goofy. Now, I use it all the time easily and naturally. I descend much, much more confidently with this.
- Sag: Get it to 30% on the back - it's critical so spend the time.
- Fox Talas: I found the setup guide to be about 20lbs (of air) North of where I feel it works best with DW-Link. I'm 165 out of the shower and have found sweetness around 50-55lbs.
- The fram IS expensive compared to the latest carbon machines but I gotta say the ride quality is wonderfully magical - I'm glad a made the investment.
- I don't need to use Pro Pedal for pedaling purposes (it pedals great without it) however I find that using the "1" setting actually makes the bike sit higher which helps with hitting rocks with the cranks. So, I ride in PP1 mostly but on a long descent I would stop and turn PP off.
- Bottom Line: Most fun I've had on bike. Thanks Turner.
Similar Products Used: - Stumpjumper 29er, Stumpjumper FSR, Scott Spark, SC Heckler and Superlight, Specialized Epic
Bike Setup: - '11 Fox Talas
- Sram XX
- Stans Crest with 240s
- Specialized Command Drop Post
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Submitted by
mtbmitch2
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise
Date Reviewed: September 14, 2010
Strengths: Turner builds a strong frame. Overall, the handling is very good. It does nothing in particular excellent, but is balanced for a xc to light all mountain/trail capable mount.
Important to get the recommended sag for a good ride. Also check the bushing drag with shock removed for all the pivots. Tight pivot to bushing clearance will give more kick
back than wanted. Going from a 4 inch travel 26 inch wheel bike to a Sultan makes a long day in the saddle a hole lot easier on the body. Handles more like a dirt bike versus
a bmx bike. Going thru sandy sections of trail and rocky
stuff is great. love the stability downhill.
Weaknesses: as with any geared 29er, the uphill gearing is a bit challenged. Also since the contact patch of a 29er is bigger
(almost always a good thing) when you want that instant
acceleration up a steep obstacle, the wheel does not grab with quite the same bite.
Bottom Line:
take the time to dial in the suspension including the pivot
to bushing fit. Try different stem heights to get the feel
you want. Then go hammer the bike and explore new trails
Similar Products Used: no other 29er but 15 years of 26 and 650b
Bike Setup: medium 2010 frame, fox fit modified to 130mm which helps with
bb height. old school race face turbine with a 20/30/36 and rear with 36 tooth(purchased on ebay big cog) and a 12-32 xtr cassette minus one smaller cog. industry nine with arch rims. 90mm syntace stem with 11 degree sweep salsa carbon bars. kcnc seatpost, devo seat and great formula brakes
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Submitted by
gbalko
a Cross Country Rider
from Snowmass Village
Weaknesses: Cable routing under water bottle cage, personal preference
Bottom Line:
I wished I had made the change to a 29er a lot sooner. At 6'3", I have always found my old 26 to be twitchy on the downhills and always felt like I would go over the bars.
I cant agree more with SD Sparky:
It is WAY FUN to ride! My last ride was only going to be an an hour; but I just kept on riding with a grin from ear to ear. I was more comfortable & confident on this bike after 1 ride than I was riding my old Fisher that I have had for several years.
It climbs extremely well and the rear end bites into the ground when clibing up the steep and loose stuff. I'm clearing stuff now that my old bike would just lose traction on. This bike is very stable, handles extremely well, and the suspension is plush. It sops up rock gardens with ease. No need to pick a line...Just point it and bomb down the hill. Like others, I’ve heard that 29’ers have a harder time with switchbacks, but I haven’t found this to be the case at all with the Sultan. In fact, I'm cleaning a lot of switchbacks now that I couldn't on my 26.
T0 sum it up..If your a big or tall guy...step up to a 29er. If your looking for a race bike, consider a lighter bike with less travel. If you want a well rounded trail bike that will put a sh#t eating grin on your face...look no further. This bike rides just as Dave Turner states on video to be a "neutral" riding bike. It climbs really well It is so smooth and predictable when bombing downhill. My only concern now is if I crash it is going to hurt a hell of a lot more.
Ordinarily this bike would have cost me in excess of 6k. Thanks to the guys at competitive cyclist I got a 5 flamin chili deal.
Bike Setup: XL frame, Fox talas, XTR shifters/derailers/cassette. Middleburn cranks and chainrings 20/30/40. Formula R1 discs, King headset, thompson stem and seatpost.
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Submitted by
hillsocs
a Cross Country Rider
from wa
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2010
Strengths: Strong, big, smooth
Weaknesses: read down. The bikes kicks back in a strange way when poping out of a hole while pedaling. Hard to explain, its like the chain tensions up very rapidly when the suspension is on the rebound. Weird. The design is behind its time.
Bottom Line:
I used to think that the one thing that separated Turner from the rest of the overpriced US made botique frames was customer service. I then got a frame that had a rear triangle that was out of alignment, and everything changed. The tire was ¼ closer on one side then the other, even when the wheel was flipped around. This told me the rear stay was out of whack. I called the tech dept to get their opinion, and after I explained the situation all I got was………. Uh………….yawn……I don’t know………sometimes they come out like that. Seriously, there were pauses of more than 30 seconds, dead air. My problem came as no surprise to them. “Send a pic, and we will see what we can do“. So, I sent some pics without response. I then called to follow up a few days later. That’s when the attitude started. I was a real prick for calling again. Turner- “just ride the bike” I then said, “there isnt any mud clearance w/2.35 tires on one side“, Turner-“why would I want to run 2.35 tires on an xc bike?” “Did you buy the wrong bike?” “You want skinnier tires in the mud”. Maybe for climbing, but we don’t change tires before we head down around here, and in the NW the terrain is quite variable. Rocks, mud, rocks, mud, dry, roots, etc. All of this on a bike that is touted to have clearance for 2.4“+ tires. I was a loyal Turner fan. I had 3 of them. Partly because they were one of the only companies that made frames for tall guys, and partly because I like to support the local product. Well, that’s changed. The big bike players are making bikes for tall guys now. XXL. My Specialized SJ 29er beats the $!#$ out of that sultan any day of the week. Yea, its made in Taiwan, but I don’t really care anymore. You cant pick up the phone and talk to the owner, but who would want to talk to the owner when he is a real dick anyway. In reality Turners were just Konas with cheap grease ports. An old design that was played out. Turner had to hire someone else to come up with something new. I would be very surprised to see Turner alive in 2-3 years. I ride a lot, and in a lot of places. Downnieville 2 weeks ago, no Turners. Im in Whistler, right now. No Turners, except me and my RFX. It’s the only Turner I have left. I have yet to find an XXL 6+” travel bike. This all happened about a year ago, and it didn’t really hit me until now. Here I am, in Whistler, with my Turner Hat, and my Turner bike. Why am I advertising for you? fu, im taking the hat off. Im taking the stickers off the frame. For the record, Greg is the only decent person there.
Submitted by
sd_sparky
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2010
Strengths: handling
climbing
downhill
rolling through the chop
stability
speed
plush ride
paint & finish
Great customer service
Weaknesses: pedal strikes
29'er gearing
Bottom Line:
After 500 miles... I LOVE this bike!
First, it’s beautiful! It has great lines and Turner welds and paint are always top notch! And it is WAY FUN to ride! It eats singletrack with the best of the cross country bikes and can go toe-to-toe downhill with the all mountain rides. I felt more comfortable & confident after a week on this bike than after 3 years on my Turner XCE.
The suspension is plush and responsive. Power transfer is excellent. There is no discernible bob under most riding conditions, but the Pro-Pedal does come in handy when you have more technical uphill sections or decide to pedal standing. The DW Link isn’t quite as stiff (laterally) as the Horst Link, but it isn't noticeable and I think it more than makes up for this with superior handling and ride.
It climbs extremely well- with the appropriate gearing. The ratios common in mountain biking are engineered around 26” wheels and you have to consider this issue when moving up to 29” wheels. I shared this bike with several others when demo’ing and while everyone loved the way it rolled, the common complaint was that it seemed a bit hard to pedal, especially on the really steep stuff. This is to be expected as the increased wheel diameter has the effect of taking away your 2 lowest gears. Shimano has a 12-36 cassette that would make up for about half of this gearing difference, but it’s heavy (LX) and requires a steel freewheel hub body on your back end. After some research, I found a crankset made by Middleburn that has a 20t-30t-40t chainring set available and the weight is very close to XTR. The smaller gearing makes up for about 80% of the increased pedal effort. I suspect that with the upwelling interest in 29” bikes, more gearing options will become available soon.
This bike is very stable and handles incredibly well on singletrack, especially when pushed hard. I can lean into turns that tend to wash out my 26” and it rolls through the choppy stuff with ease. This bike is very forgiving to ride as well. It has gotten me through several errors in judgement that would have resulted in embarrassment or injury on my other bike. I’ve heard that 29’ers have a harder time with switchbacks, but I haven’t found this to be the case at all with the Sultan. Downhill, it blazes! Better than the 5-Spot, in my opinion I now have to wait for my friends at the bottom...
Some have complained that this bike is hard to manual up and it does take a little more effort at first. That said, I adjusted my technique and the bike comes up just fine.
Downsides... I have found only 2...
Pedal strikes are a bit more common than on my other rides, requiring me to be more aware of pedal position. This does affect some of the tougher technical sections on occasion, but it hasn’t dented my admiration for the bike. Using Pro-Pedal in these places seems to help a bit.
After spending time on the Sultan, going back to a 26” bike can be hazardous to your health. It’s easy to get lax about weight shift, choosing a line or plowing through the rough while riding this 29’er. When returning to 26” wheels, one has to remember to actually “ride” the bike. Sometimes, it seems as though the Sultan only needs someone to pedal and point it in the right direction.
Be sure to demo this bike before spending your money on a new ride...
Similar Products Used: Ellsworth Evolve, Santa Cruz Tall Boy
Bike Setup: Fox F29 RLC FIT 120mm 15QR, Middleburn Crankset w/ 20t-30t-40t, Stan’s Arch/Chris King wheels, Shimano XTR shifters, derailleurs & 11-34 cassette, Hope X2 disc brakes, Chris King headset, Thomson X-2 stem Easton EC90 seatpost, Easton Monkeylite XC bars, Terry Fly Ti saddle, Ergon Grips, Crankbrothers 2Ti eggbeater pedals, Kenda Nevegal tires. 28 lbs.
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Submitted by
skrettis
a Racer
from Drangedal, Norway
Date Reviewed: April 2, 2010
Strengths: The bike just glides over the terrain where I had to use less pound in the tires before to compete.. Big timesaver on difficult traks.
Weaknesses: Replaced all the carbon handlebar, SRAM X0 with alu. More durable/reliable. During a XC race the Monkeylite handlebar snap off and I was injured for 3 months. No more carbon for me. :-)
Bottom Line:
I was riding a Kona 29'er for XC race for some seasons, but after testing the Turner i am only using this for all purpose MTB racing.
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