Here goes...
This is the same info as in the Turner board. Just thought I'd put it here too.
I took it out for it's first ride today. You have got to love the desert. It has rained here (Phoenix area) for roughly 36 hours straight (can't remember the last time that happened). An hour after it stopped I was out on the Sonoran Mtn Preserve trails and they were in great condition. Hardly any standing water, the desert just soaks it up and it helps there is a lot of rocks.
This bike rides really well. My first impression is that it is an improvement from the original Sultan. I had no complaints about the original but was wanting a little more travel and the new suspension was an added bonus to me. I think the DW link works really well. It was very smooth when seated and pedaling in the rough flat areas. When climbing I felt a definate stiffness in the pedal stroke but the suspension was very complient (pedaling definately separate from the suspension action).
This frame is very stiff. I am not a superclyde but with my weight, (~225 lbs with bike costume) I did not notice any lateral frame flex what so ever. The linkage and rearend definately look more substantial when lookin down while riding.
I did not notice the added .7" of travel (compliment). I am certain it was working and was getting full travel out of my rear shock. In the rough downhill sections it worked great. Nice feel (I need to play with rebound) on both the shock and fork.
I am luke warm on the cable routing. It is an vanity issue really. I don't have a better idea either. I didn't have any perfomance issues with it at all. The zip tie for the derrailluer cable on the driveside chainstay did get me a couple times (inside of the calf). I just have to rotate the zip tie.
These are my initial thoughts. I am not the greatest at putting my bike riding experiences in words, but I will post more as I digest it.
For Soupboy, I am only 6' 12" in high heels. In my man clothes I am 6' 4". I have goofy long arms and legs. I can scratch my calves while standing straight up

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