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Turner 2012 Bike Lineup and Update on RFX

Dave Turner shows us the updates to the DHR, 5-Spot, Flux and Sultan for 2012. We also get an honest answer about one of the most anticipated bikes not on the market…the forthcoming Turner RFX.

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DHR

  • Added green anodizing color for 2012
  • Bike was new for 2011 so not much changed

5-Spot

  • Subtle refinements
  • 150mm travel fork
  • 67.7 degree head angle
  • 44mm headtube tapered or steerer
  • Updated for 2012 is the cable control system from zip ties
  • ISCG Tabs
  • Bent the downtube
  • 140 2×12 thru axle
  • Enve Wheels
  • Gusset changed
  • Added orange anodizing color

Flux

  • 44mm headtube
  • Rock Shox carbon crown
  • Top tube increased in diameter for more rigidity
  • Light trail bike
  • 142 x 12 Rear Axle
  • Added red anodizing

Sultan

  • More clearance at headtube-downtube junction
  • Changed Cable Routing
  • Shown with the option Monarch Plus
  • ISCG Tabs
  • Quick Release thru axle
  • Added blue anodizing color

RFX

  • Aim to make it affordable
  • Still in design production
  • Downhill race bike

 

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