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Turner Sultan DW-Link 29er Full Suspension
Product DescriptionWith 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.
User Reviews 
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MoPhobia
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: March 28, 2013 Strengths: Great ride, hooks up well on climbs, smooth descents and is much quicker than other 29'ers I've ridden. Weaknesses: A little and it shipped with really bad Continental 29er XKing tires shipped with the bike and the poor customer service of Turner. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: 401Trail, Black Mountain, Mo Heinous, Betty Heinous Duration Product Used: 1 mo. Purchased At: Turner Similar Products Used: Santa Cruz Tallboy; Trek Super Fly 100; Trek Rublefish Bike Setup: Fork: Fox 34 CTD FIT Kashima, Shock: Fox Evo Kashima, Drivetrain; Shimano XT, Brakes: Shimano XT, Wheels: Stan's ArchEx w/ Hope hubs, Cockpit: Thomson stem & seat post, WTB saddle & Race Face bars 
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Zeev Yelin Date Reviewed: January 30, 2013 Strengths: nice riding experience - good fit to my style of cross country rides, very few single treks ( and these rare ones are from the 'flowing' type ) - Weaknesses: Turner post sale service, very weak warranty - when the seat tube frame welding ( right above the crank ) ripped up. The importer recognized it as a warranty 'legit' defect, ( and to his only credit I must say that it was 1 month after expiration of the warranty) but then the small print, wherever they came from, popped up: a shipping and handling fees for the imported frame (500 $ ) , the suspension is not included in the warranty so it was dismantled from the cracked frame and put in the new one, cost of moving the bikes systems from the cracked frame to the new one were an additional 500 $ ( rear wheel change between model 2010 and 2012 etc. etc.). To make it clear - this costs would occur even if the frame had broken inside the 2 years warranty period. I asked, in mountain bike forums, about similar practices and got the opposite: when the defect was recognized as caused by design/production - Full warranty was given, This, apparently, does not apply to Turner. Bottom Line:
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squish
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: December 7, 2012 Strengths: Solidly built frame. Anodized finish and laser etching look killer. 44 mm head tube and ISCG tabs. 142 x 12 rear axle. Quality of suspension travel. Geometry spot on for trail work. Good bottom bracket height. Solid derailleur hanger...never going to bend it. Full length cable housing uses screw in holders instead of zip ties. Bomb proof pivots. Made in the USA. Weaknesses: Solidly built frame comes with a bit of a weight penalty, not a big negative in my book however. A bit expensive, but that's what happens when it says Made in USA on it. Solid derailleur hanger...never going to bend it. Rear tire clearance. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 year Price Paid: $2350.00 Purchased At: Direct Similar Products Used: Fisher Super Fly, Niner RIP and Jet, Santa Cruz Tallboy Bike Setup: 2012 Turner Sultan, Push Tune Fox RP3, Rock Shox Reba RLT Ti, SRAM X.0 2 x 10, Gamut Chain Guide, Chris King/ Stan's Flow Wheels, Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.35"
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Brian
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: November 6, 2012 Strengths: No flex at all (im 208), stable in the air, can be ridden in just about all conditions extremely fast and still huck off a drop. Unique design and look that you just cant find anywhere else. Great customer service. Can call Turner and get an answer right away. Great clearance and climbs very well even on the steep loose stuff. Plus you are supporting a product made here in the US. Cant find that too much these days. Weaknesses: Front derail location a little odd and gives some cable rub. Some may claim a little heavy but if you are riding this bike for it's intentions that is not an issue at all. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Laurel Mtn/State College Duration Product Used: 2 yrs Price Paid: $2100.00 Purchased At: Turner Similar Products Used: Specialized Stumpjumper, 5 Spot, C Dale 650B Rush. Bike Setup: Fox 34, XT, Stans Flow, Hope Hubs.
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Pablo García
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: November 2, 2012 Strengths: The DW Link it really does what it suppose to, the suspension works wonderful if is tuned right. Weaknesses: In my own opinion, the formula brakes are kind of stift versus the XT I'm not sure if they have to brake-in but I really found a hard time to stop after a high speed descent. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Brandywine Purchased At: Garrisons cyclery Similar Products Used: Super fly 100, Gary fisher, GT
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JTBAZ
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: July 14, 2012 Strengths: I have the 2012 Turner Sultan size large. it is a blend of XTR components. Stans ArchEx wheels and a FOX 34 Float 140. I have been really impressed with how this bike rides. I have been impressed with how plush this bike feels. The suspension feels endless on rocky descents. In addition, it is very stable at high speed descents. As many have mentioned, this bike is very efficient when it comes to pedaling. I have been impressed with how well this bike climbs, particularly, on steep climbs. The front end never wanders even on the steepest climbs. I have also been presently surpised wtih how well this bike corners. I find that I am able to move through corners at relatively high speeds without fear of the wheels breaking contact with the trail. Overall, the Sultan has a nice balanced stable feel. It is a do it atll 29er trail bile Weaknesses: None at this point Bottom Line:
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dieselcruiserhead Date Reviewed: July 10, 2012 Strengths: Lean and efficient pedaler but with deep useable 5.5"+ of travel. For the amount of travel I can't believe how well it pedals and climbs. Very little rise from the front end even with a 140mm fork. Night and day over other 4 bar designs I've ridden and I can't believe how well the DW link works and how stiff and powerful the frame feels. Second is the head angle at 69 degrees, this bike also completely descends like a champ. This is arguably the best all around widest ranging 29er trail bike I've ever ridden and I've ridden a lot of different bikes including the current and 2013 crop of carbon 29ers. Weaknesses: A couple but all are justifiable: - Slightly heavy versus some of the carbon options. This said, I still built a 2XL at under 29 lbs (a Rocky Mountain Element 29er 970 carbon weighs 28lbs also though, FYI) so it is comparable when you start placing emphasis on better components. - Expensive, but a beauty and the attention to detail is spectacular. Plus its made in the USA and when you call Turner you're talking to the enthusiasts you're supporting with your purchase. - Long wheelbase, but not a lot of options around this if you want a bike of this size with this travel and this capability. This said, at first I thought the long chain stays were a liability from reading on the forums, but after just a couple rides and learning the bike, they actually handle great and are the perfect length that lets you climb great even with tall handlebars and a long travel fork (140mm). After some time on this bike I would be hard pressed to actually say I'd want shorter chainstays. The front of the bike rises as you'd like but stays planted on tough and technical climbs. Bottom Line:
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Erock10
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: May 15, 2012 Strengths: Durability, Quality, Stifness, Smooth, great lines Weaknesses: cable routing for the joplin seatpost cable Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: South Mountain Mormon Similar Products Used: Specialized stumpjumper FSR 29er, Pivot Mach 429, Niner WFO
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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: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Allegrippis, PA Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $2300.00 Purchased At: Frame & Fox Talas on 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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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: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: the one with dirt Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: pivot mk429 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.
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rynbiker
a Racer
from Aztec, NM USA Date Reviewed: May 18, 2011 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: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Alien Trail Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1400.00 Purchased At: Cottonwood Cycles 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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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: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Kettle Moraine Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1200.00 Purchased At: Competitive Cyclist Similar Products Used: TNT Sultan, GF Sugar, Rip 9/Jet Bike Setup: WB Fluid 135 X0 1X9/MRP1.x Guid Reverb Post Spinergy Xyclone Wheelset Magura Marta FR
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Rideon
a Racer
from Indpls, IN, USA Date Reviewed: November 23, 2010 Strengths: Turner geometry, DW Link, Journal Bearing System, direct mount disc brakes, frame quality and stiffness Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Pisgah Duration Product Used: 6 months 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: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Owyhees Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Similar Products Used: Hammerhead/ titus racer x 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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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: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1300.00 Purchased At: online frame only 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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