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Turner 2012 Bike Lineup and Update on RFX MTBR Coverage

Turner 2012 Bike Lineup and Update on RFX

FROM MTBR

By Gregg   September 23, 2011

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.

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