Submitted by
magixuser
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore/Philippines
Date Reviewed: December 23, 2008
Strengths: Climbs like a Hardtail, gives you confidence in the down trail without the weight penalty of a downhill bike.
Weaknesses: The Turner downtube decal looks cheap and easily tears, perhaps either a laser etched decal or put on an extra tough clearcoat over the decals next time? The RP23 rear shock needs some dialing in...
Bottom Line:
Age is catching up on me and so does my back :P, I had to find an alternative solution so I can continue with my mountain biking and at the same time save my back from all the pain. Saw this eye catching Copper colored 07 Turner Frame and took the plunge. Very glad I did, the bike handles like a dream. It can accelerate as fast as my Titanium Hardtail but give me the confidence to bomb those decent and best of all, the 4" suspension make sure that I can enjoy more years of mountain biking.
Similar Products Used: GT I-drive , Habanero Titanium hardtail, Rocky Mountain Element 10
Bike Setup: Full 07' XTR drive train, Hope Pro2 Hubs on Mavic 717, Fox Terralogic F100x, Ritchey WCS stem/seatpost and Easton Monkeylight hi-rise handlebar.
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flyingchef47
a Cross Country Rider
from Marietta, GA
Date Reviewed: December 7, 2008
Strengths: Craftsmanship, service reputation, and of course - the ride quality
Weaknesses: Decals
Bottom Line:
I've been drooling for a Turner Flux for over a year and finally made the leap. After riding some high end Specialized bikes for several years (S-Works Stumpie, Epic Marathon) I was not expecting the Turner to be much different, but wow, was I wrong. This bike rides very differently - and all for the better. It took me a little while to get used to the need to be more deliberate when steering, but once that become habit, the bike feels "like one" with me on the trail. Tracks great, climbs very efficiently, handles rocky technical sections like they are a joke. The RP-23 is easy to dial in and adjust on the fly. Great bike - best I've ever ridden. A bit pricy, but no regrets. Remember, it's about value, not price.
Bike Setup: XTR drive-chain, XT crank, King headset, King hubs laced to Mavic 717, Fox 32 RLC, Thomson stem and seatpost, WTB rocket saddle, Monkeylite bars, Kenda Nevegal, Salsa skewers and seat collar
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Submitted by
maxturner
a Cross Country Rider
from Brecon Wales UK
Date Reviewed: October 7, 2008
Strengths:
Sweet handling, fast climbing, quality construction
Weaknesses: none, the best bike i've ridden without doubt.
Bottom Line:
This bike has evolved over the last two or so years, i've slowly shortened the cockpit with shorter stems and no layback seatposts, i've played with suspension travel from 100 to 130, all on fox units and now run a soft 120, in its current mode i really can't fault its handling, i've tried other bikes but always prefer the flux.
No quality issues at all, i've replaced the bushes once, the only one worn was the main pivot, considering i'm lax with bike care i'm pleased that the bush lasted as long as it did.
I'd be very interested to try the flux in its latest incarnation, though i bet the old 4 bar will be hard to beat.
Bike would suit a wide range of riders after a fast and agile cross country bike.
Bike Setup: Large frame with fox float forks at 120mm,Pushed RP3 rear shock, XT gears, Avid BB7 brakes, Easton EC70 seatpost and monkeylight low risers on a EA70 90mm stem, Mavic Crossmax STs with Bontrager ACX 2.2 tubeless ready tyres, run tubeless with superjuice.
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Mark Selto
a Cross Country Rider
from Crested Butte
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2008
Strengths: Super stiff on climbs, stable and responsive on the downs. Light. The perfect bike for what I do: Rugged XC, lots of long road climbs leading to technical descents as well as buffed singletrack w/ tight bank turns (Hartman Rocks).
Weaknesses: I had a 140mm fork at first and the bike didn't feel quite right. Now I have the recommended 100mm and it feels more natural but I miss the travel. Also, I still feel like I could have found a comparable frame for less $$.
Bottom Line:
Buy this bike if you ride hard up and down and want a bike that can keep up (and help you get to the next level). It is pretty expensive though.
Similar Products Used: Only other FS I've ridden much is a Specialized Enduro. It was sweet but not as tight as the Turner.
Bike Setup: Fox F100 RLC SRAM X.O shifters and rear derailieur XT brakes, front derailieur, pedals DT Swiss hubs, Mavic rims, Continental Mountain King tires other cool stuff
Strengths: level of performance,pedaling efficiency and reliability.Strong bike he can go down as fast as some 6 inches bike. Stay straight on downhill rockygarden. Fill very secure for a 4 inches bike, Bushing are great for maintenance here in canada.
Weaknesses: maybe overbuilt for people under 175 lbs.No 18 inches frame
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Very well design, strong construction, good angle, More of a trail bike then a racer. A lighther racer under 150lbs should go with nitrus for racing.I build my very light and it climb so well in technical section because i think the horst link is the reason ,with the maxxis ignitor (25psi) why the backend stay glue to the ground.The acceleration i get with this bike is very impressive (the rearshox tune-up is very important)if you want to use the fullaction suspension designThe bike is very stable ,for a 4 inches, on bumpytrail,fell very secure.If you want a bike for a lot of year and performance go TURNER with a wheelset of Dave Thomas(speeddream)that the way to trail to heaven. happy trails
Similar Products Used: kona kingkakipu,rockymountain.titus,santacruz,spécialized
Bike Setup: F100x terralogic,sram xo,thompson,Dave Thomas dreamwheel set, avid brake maxxis tires ,the best reliable parts
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Submitted by
chris weiss
a Weekend Warrior
from new orleans, la, usa
Date Reviewed: January 22, 2008
Strengths: smooooooth ride, hugs the terrain on ascents, super stable on descents, excellent support, transferable warranty for reasle.
Weaknesses: due to the more relaxed angles, I hit my crank on obstacles that I could previously clear with no problem. Out of the saddle efforts up hill induce a lot of bob. also, after 6 months, the frame cracked in half at the seat tube weld for the Horst link. Expensive new, but when compared to mass-produced frames (trek, specialized, etc.) well worth it.
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My lower back has gotten stiffer with time :( and I needed relief. I first put a Thudbuster on my hardtail, and that helped, but not too much. I then found an '05 Horst flux in Asheville, and with the discounted price, I went for it. Totally worth it. The weaknesses I list required me to change my riding style, so once adapted, really minimal issues now. I accept that my cranks will hit object every now and then, and that when sitting down for an ascent, the rear tracks amazingly (I had to learn to love the nose of my saddle). On descents, you really see how the geometry/suspension shines. XC wise, I've raced a few times, and have felt at no disadvantage weight-wise. I cracked the frame two weekend ago, and Turner was going to 3-day a new front triangle and swing arms to me, so I'd only be out of service 4 days. I sent the frame to them on their penny with UPS coming to my house for pickup, as I would rather them deal with all of the torque specifications for assembly. I'm psyched about my new frame and color, and thank Turner for their great support.
Similar Products Used: 1st dulie setup, was on a Klein Attitude Comp (HARD hardtail)
Bike Setup: Turner Flux w/Fox RP3, King headset, Fox F100 RLC, 970 XTR Shifters/Crank, 952 XTR V-Brakes/Levers/Derailleurs, Speedplay Frog pedals, Thomson post/stem, WLB RocketV SLT saddle, Easton Monkey Lite hi-rise bar, Ergon grips, XT cassette (11-32), Mavic Crossmax SL, IRC tires + tubes
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Gary White
a Cross Country Rider
from Chenoa, IL McLean County
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2007
Strengths: Great ride, light, efficient, no bobbing. Love the frame.
Weaknesses: After a year of riding I first broke the rocker arms, which through Richards Bikes and Turner was replaced with an upgraded and beefier version within 5 days. A few weeks later I broke the seat tube just above the bottom bracket. In which I just received the replacement frame from Turner thanks to Richard's Bikes.
Bottom Line:
Great bike, a little pricey, but you'll love it just the same. Fantastic customer service and warranty replacement.
Similar Products Used: Kona Kikapu and Specialized Stumpjumper
Bike Setup: Crossmax SL wheels, Marzocchi XC 600 fork, Hayes Hydros, Shimano XT drivetrain including the crankset.
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john ford
a Cross Country Rider
from alhambra, ca usa
Date Reviewed: October 2, 2007
Strengths: super light and super stiff - excellent shock -
Weaknesses: none so far.
Bottom Line:
an excellent ride. I could not be happier with the quality and feel of the turner. a great choice for anyone looking for something with 4 inch travel. I have taken it on tracks that most would want a 5 or 6 inch travel, and it's handled it no problem. the fact that it's so freakishly light is icing on the cake. and for those shopping - I got it through RBIkes.com and they were great - very helpful, very quick shipping.
Bike Setup: Turner Flux, Fox FX 100mm fork, Fox RP23 shock, TruVativ Stylo Team Carbon crankset, SRAM X-Gen and SRAM XO derailleurs, Avid Juicy 7 disc brakes
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Submitted by
Tim Fisher
a Cross Country Rider
from Watford, Hertfordshire
Date Reviewed: July 16, 2007
Strengths: Polished silver frame, looks awesome and so very fit for purpose, good cock pit, simple and uncluttered, suspension & only 4 inches f&rear
Weaknesses: bottom bracket & sus' compressed leads to scraping of the pedals. Thus far.
Bottom Line:
Not spent too many hours on the Flux so far, but glad I bought a Large as I'm finding it a great fit. After these comments I'll follow up at a future date. Took her to Cannock Chase 1hr after buying her. These bikes can be very expensive, above and beyond say the Ellsworth Truth which is similar and had a fine FIRST ride. I was surprised when my L foot involuntarily was forced to clip out of the left Candy pedal in a L corner. Seems if the suspension is compressed and you’re banked over-ish, the bottom bracket is very low. I hit my pedals 2x more over the next 45 mins too. That’s my only rear criticism thus far. She takes a little more input to turn “v” my HT Pace, but she’s very smooth, easy to handle, the suspension’s 3x settings seem good, the front forks I set up have forgotten about them already, likewise the rear which I put some more air into and I am finding my local Whippen Dale Woods route is a veritable speed-fest! Downhills especially are a joy and not a moment is wasted on thinking about how to approach the hills or what happens at the bottom. I simply ply-on down and into corners at greater speed than ever before. The climbing position is very different to the Pace, and bizarrely, by stomach muscles ache after 2x fast 1hr blats in the woods. It’s a non technical route and so I’ve not really tested the climbing ability of the rear shock / links / seated pedaling position. But it all bodes very well indeed. Roll on the Peak District! She should be an easier steed to ride long distances, & I’m thinking marathons and 12hr races and the like here, especially over rough terrain as my knees will get a rest from the pounding the ali’ HT can dish certainly out! Plus, everyone wants a ride! These are relatively rare beasts here-abouts, so that pleases me & she really looks the part too. Now all I need to do is ride like I mean it!
p.s. I have been riding 20 months. I've been bitten by the bug and after the VT2, I wanted something faster. The Pace saw me do various races including the SPAM '07 & May '07's Merida in the Lakes (full distance). I was one of the 2 riders in the 26 “v” 29 bike shoot out for MBR magazine in the July ’07 edition.
Bike Setup: 19-15" FRAME (large) 24.2" TOPTUBE FOX RLC -07 CROSSMAX SL UST WHEELS, XTR CRANKS AND DUAL CONTROL DISC BRAKES/SHIFTERS, XT DERAILERS. CHRIS KING HEADSET. THOMPSON STEM 90MM AND THOMPSON POST. FOX FLOAT R -07 REAR SHOCK. PANARACER XC FIRE 2.1"TYRES, SDG BEL AIR SADDLE
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Submitted by
Zack Geyer
a Racer
from Green Bay, WI, US
Date Reviewed: May 23, 2007
Strengths: I am used to racing hardtails and when i rode this bike as a rental in Moab I absolutely loved it. Great on flats and and tricky or fast downhills.
Weaknesses: Heavy. Not a great climber but then agian i am used to superlight hardtales built for xc racing.
Bottom Line:
Great for flat trail riding without steep or long climbs. Pretty sweet ride. But if you are used to climbing with a light bike this is definately not for you
Similar Products Used: Gary fisher Big Sur, GT zaskar pro, Trek elite 9.8, and gary fisher tassara
Bike Setup: Full sram x9 I just rented and rode it. No tricking it out. Im guessing it was mostly stock
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Submitted by
TOM AITKEN
a Cross Country Rider
from GLASGOW-SCOTLAND
Date Reviewed: November 15, 2006
Strengths: Excellent suspension action-if you set it up right. Build quality.Weight(if thats youre thing). Sublime handling(if specced correctly).
Weaknesses: God awful decals on a frame this expensive-take note Mr Turner. Perhaps he could lazer etch future models?
Bottom Line:
Dont try and set this bike up as a mega lightweight racer if thats not what you use it for. This is a long feeling bike to ride, so if you want it to handle like a great trail bike then whack on a wee stubby stem, wide bars and get your forks on at full travel. I initially had it set up very XC orientated and I was really disappointed by the handling, slow steering, hard to manouvre over slow obstacles. After I made a few changes the bike came alive. Its kinda weird, just pedal as fast as you can and hang on for dear life-the bike almost does the rest. It climbs great if you stay in the saddle(loads of grip) and on twisty singletrack it is also fabulous-just set the damn thing up a wee bit more hardcore than you would have thought.
Similar Products Used: Yeti 575, Santa Cruz Blur and Orange sub 5
Bike Setup: Full XT, Mavic/Hope wheelset, Hope shiny bits(red and bblue mix-circa 1995!!) and race face deus for headset, bar and seatpost. Thompson XC4 stem and magura louise FR discs.
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Brett
a Cross Country Rider
from Laguna Niguel, CA
Date Reviewed: October 3, 2006
Strengths: Great handling, climbs like a goat, fast, looks incredible. Every time I ride it, it gets faster and faster with responsive control that I still cannot believe.
Weaknesses: None that I have found yet.
Bottom Line:
Great bike! Buy it now and never look back. I bought it from Redhawk Bicycles in Temecula at a great price. Those guys know their stuff and really took the time to help me set up the bike to be my dream bike.
Bike Setup: Turner Flux, Juicy 7 Brakes, Fox FL100, Mavic Cross Max SL wheels, Kenda Tires plus more. I still have a few more items to upgrade that came from my old Trek.
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Submitted by
DJ
a Cross Country Rider
from Phillips Ranch, CA
Date Reviewed: September 22, 2006
Strengths: Smooth ride w/ good active suspension, minimal to no bobbing during climbs, descends well, fast on flats, accelerates well, handles well w/ predictable steering. Good top tube clearance. Easy maintenance for pivots. Good Fox RP3 shock. Light frame 5.6 lbs (medium).
Weaknesses: Head tube decal/badge about to fall off. Frame only comes in two standard colors: polished and burnt orange. I had my frame custom painted blue for only 50 bucks more and 200 hundred bucks off MSRP of the frame - Thanks, Bike Company. Frame could be better w/ increase lateral stiffness.
Bottom Line:
Good bike for XC single track. No mechanical problems at all. Fast, comfortable, reliable, well built. A keeper. No ebay auction for this bike.
Bike Setup: Race Face Next carbon riser bar, FSA 140 stem, King headset, Fox 100R fork, WTB Laser V ti saddle, Race Face Dues Cranks, Crank Brother Candy SL pedals, FSA SLK carbon seatpost, Shimano XT duel control brakes/shifters, Shimano XT Disc brakes, Shimano XTR Wheelset, Maxxis Larsen Tires. Bike Weight = 26 pounds (size medium)
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Tulsa
Date Reviewed: August 21, 2006
Strengths: Climbing. Cornering.
Weaknesses: gouged decals on first ride.
Bottom Line:
I have been on many fs rigs and this one is a sweet ride. Just coming off a giant trance 1, this thing has great bottom bracket clearance, opposing what the last reviewer stated. I went through more than my fair share of chain rings. pedals and even cranks in a matter of a year on the giant(even though I liked the ride). The flux gives me no problem clearing moderate terrain. Many familiar rocks I used to wince at, the flux clears brilliantly. It tracks on tight single track better than I could have ever hoped for, but this could be due to running a 2.3 on the front. I have been very pleased with the bike and very little if any bobbing in the suspesion. This thing accelerates like a hardtail, but the rear end seems a little stiffer than previous rides, Although it seems small bump compliance is better than my previous trance (strange!). It takes a long time to dial in a bike and I hate people posting reviews on anything less than a hundread miles, but I still feel like I could improve the ride on this bike. It definetely has a longer wheel base than some other bikes in it's class. You'll notice this when lofting the front wheel (It's a little harder). This could also be why it tracks so much better and you can rail corners on this puppy. THE CONCLUSION: This bike will not be going on ebay this year. I have had none of the noise complaints of the previous reviewer, but I know from many years of experience, this can be a problem with any bike and can be very frustrating. I can't say this is the fastest bike you'll ever ride, but it will be one of the best climbers and truley awesome on tight singletrack. I usaully get a new frame anually, but I see a lot of potential with this bike and it's a keeper. If you got the cash give it a try. The one bike I haven't ridden yet is a racer X, but it'll Just have to wait till I trash the green monster.
Similar Products Used: giant trance 1, Santa cruz superlight
Bike Setup: Fox F100RL, RP3, crossmax sl, king HS, flat carbon, avid juicy, vertical pro UST 2.3 front, irc UST 2.1 rear, Race face deus stem and cranks, Thompson seat post, Sella Italia saddle (ouch). 300 miles so far, weight 145, rear shock 105lbs, front 65lbs. Total 26.6lbs
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