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Turner 2001 O2 Full Suspension Bike
Product Description
User Reviews
Submitted by
David Procida
a Racer
from LaHabra Date Reviewed: November 7, 2001 Strengths: This bike has NO weak points, it's well built, rides fantastically, climbs like a goat, had single track in it's blood. Draws attention everywhere it goes Weaknesses: none, everything else pales by comparison Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Sea Otter X-C course Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: TurnerBikes Similar Products Used: Ridden Cannondales, Santa Cruz, Giant NRS; GT I-drive Team Issue, Intense Tracer and more Bike Setup: see picture- that is "my" bike, no not like it, that "IS" my bike. I've changed out the forks for the 2002 Marzocchi Marathon S, switched cranks to a set of FSA Carbon, The stem is now a Thompson, the seat a Fizik, rims were WTB, now they're Mavic D317CD this bike just deserves the best equipment out there (so do I!)
Submitted by
Ed Grano
a Racer
from Yorktown Heights, NY USA Date Reviewed: August 20, 2001 Strengths: This is my first dual suspension rig. Coming off of a 1997 Homegrown (which, by the way, is the ballsy of all balls hardtail), I was nervous about the stereotypical dual suspension trade-offs: increased weight, decreased pedaling efficiency/climbing, blah blah. One ride on the Turner had me convinced that it's time to abandon the notion that dual suspension robs the rider of anything (at least for the amateur competitor). On my first ride, I deliberately picked the worst line up Snaggle Tooth, a notorious climb in my 'hood, and I felt like someone was pushing me up the damn thing. Climbing is definitely this bikes strength. It took me about two weeks and four clavicle/tree trunk pow-wows before I dialed in my position, but now I'm descending unlike I ever have before. The bike is perfectly balanced, it allows effortless and predictable handling, whether I need to carve or slide through turns, or clean rock gardens or dropoffs. As far as weight goes, The Turner is actually LIGHTER than my Homegrown (admittedly,the Schwinn was not outfitted to be superlight, but it had Crossmax, Ti cassette, XT componentry, Judy SL). At 24.25 pounds currently, there's still room to shave off a few grams. The pivots look (and, of course work) awesome. completely sealed, grease ports, totally maintainance free. I have several buddies on Truths, and all have had issues with the pivots. Weaknesses: silly question Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: silly question Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Briarcliff Bike Works Similar Products Used: Ellsworth Truth Bike Setup: Mars Elite - 185psi, Float RC - 150psi, Crossmax regular, XT front derailleur, XTR rear derailleur, XT crank/BB, Frogs, Thompson stem, Easton carbon post and flat bar, XTR shifter/levers, Single Digit 7's, stubby bar ends, crappy cro-mo saddle, gore rear cable.
Submitted by
Doug
a Cross Country Rider
from Bethlehem, PA, USA Date Reviewed: July 18, 2001 Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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