Turner 2014 Sultan, 2014 Czar, 2014 Flux, 2014 Burner, 2014 DHR Owner's Manual

2014 Turner Owners Manual

Turner Suspension Bicycles Inc.

41615 Date St #105 Murrieta CA 92562

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What are you riding?

Satisfaction Guarantee:

//Why Offer A Guarantee?

Quick Start Guide:

Now that you have your new Turner Follow these few steps to

insure years of great trail riding!

1] Write down the serial number of your new frame, found

under the bottom bracket. Keep your original purchase
receipt. Take a picture of your bike.

serial# ________________________________________________________

2] Register your new frame. Go to:

www.turnerbikes.com

3] Check your Bike Specifications,

pp. 03-12, for the

appropriate component sizes and suggested options.

4] Follow our guidelines for Shock Setup,

pp. 13-16.

5] Review our tips for proper Bike Maintenance,

p. 17.

6] Finally, read more about your new Turner and what

sets it far ahead from the pack:

General FAQ’s,

p. 18

The dw-link, pp. 19-20
Journal Bearing System, p. 21
Frame Warranty, p. 21
44 Head Tube/ More Resources, p. 22

7] For more info go to TurnerBikes.com

Turner Suspension Bicycles Inc.

41615 Date St #105 Murrieta CA 92562

[phone]

2014 Turner Owners Manual

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

100%

Simply put, we know that you are going
to love your new Turner mountain bike. But
given the chance that it just doesn't seem to
fit right we want to insure that you will be a happy Turner Bikes
Rider in the long run.

There is a reason why most Turner Riders are 'lifers' when it
comes to brand loyalty; Our customer service rocks and our bikes
love to devour rocks (with grinning anticipation)! But in the end
the choice is yours and we will stand behind that choice.

Confused? Then talk to us, we are listening. Call us at [phone]

Exchanges\\ //Returns

If for whatever reason you feel the size, color, and/or model was
just not the right choice you can exchange your New Turner for
what you feel to be the correct one. Or if for whatever reason you
feel that your Turner was purchased in error, either because it's
just not the bike you thought it was or otherwise you can return it
to us.There are only just a few guidelines to take note of:

• You have 7 days from the date of delivery
to decide.

• There will be a 6% restocking fee on Returns.

• You can exchange for size, color, and/or

model preference.

• Shipping is not included.

• This applies to New Bike purchases only.

Call us at [phone] for any questions
or to start the process.

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29er XC Racer

Travel: 4.0 in [100mm]
BB Shell: PF30
Disc Brake: 160mm, postmount
Max Rear Tire: 2.3in
Fr. Derailleur: DM, top pull/bottom swing
Rec Fork Size: 100-120mm
Rear Shock: 6.5in x 1.5in, FOX CTD Kashima

{ Based on a 506mm axle to crown fork with a 29"x2.25" tire, acceptable fork travel range: 100-120mm }

md lg xl xxl all
virtual tt 23.0 23.8 24.6 25.5 head angle 69.8°
seat tube 17.0 19.0 21.0 23.0 seat angle 73.0°
head tube 4.0 4.7 5.3 6.1 chainstay 17.4
stack 23.7 24.3 24.9 tbd bb height 12.8
reach 16.1 16.6 17.1 tbd bb shell PF30
standover 30.0 31.0 32.0 33.0 seat post 30.9

mm

rec'd rider size 5'5-5'9 5'9-6'0 6'0-6'3 6'3-6'6 head tube 44-56mm Taper

The Czar embodies Turner Bike’s track

record of producing national-championship
winning race bikes with a feel of refinement
and effortless handling. Although designed as a XC race / marathon
bike, the Czar also chews up fast, twisty single track. The versatile
nature of the Czar is capable of taking on more demanding trails
than many XC race courses offer.

C6 Turner Carbon honed to ride like a Turner.
Ride tuning is accomplished through a carefully
crafted carbon layup schedule and precise resin
selection to optimize the feel of the terrain being
transmitted directly through the frame. Although
impressive stiffness was a goal, we did not want the
frame to feel like a block of wood with a harsh ride. We tuned
specific ride characteristics into the carbon frame to provide a
snappy, yet controlled ride experience. Using Toray High Modulus
Carbon Fiber, we were able to exceed our goals with our iteration
of how a full-suspension 29” carbon mountain bike should
ride and perform.

With the dw-links specifically
engineered kinematics, the
Czar possesses precision
anti-squat and active braking
for unparalleled performance and bump compliance. The carefully
designed frame geometry and construction create a machine that
will take your riding to whole new level.

Carbon XC Racer:

//Honed To Ride And Perform.

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27.5 XC Trail

Travel: 4.72 in [120mm]
BB Shell: 73mm
Disc Brake: 160-185mm, postmount
Max Rear Tire: 2.35in
Fr. Derailleur: 34.9mm, top pull/bottom swing
Rec Fork Size: 120-140mm
Rear Shock: 7.25in x 1.75in, FOX CTD Evo

{ Based on a 510mm axle to crown fork with a 27.5"x2.25" tire, acceptable fork travel range: 120-140mm }

sm md lg xl all
virtual tt 22.6 23.5 24.1 25.0 head angle 68.0°
seat tube 15.0 17.0 19.0 21.0 seat angle 73.0°
head tube 3.7 3.7 4.5 5.3 chainstay 17.4
stack 22.9 22.9 23.7 24.4 bb height 12.8
reach 15.6 16.5 17.2 17.9 bb shell 73

mm

standover 29.0 30.0 31.5 32.5 seat post 30.9mm
rec'd rider size - 5'6 5'6-5'10 5'10-6'1 6'1-6'4 head tube 44mm

The new Flux 27.5 has been completely
redesigned from the ground up to take your
pursuit for exceptional trail riding further &
faster than ever before. Now featuring 27.5 inch wheels to get
that perfect balance of trail dominating control and the playful
agility for technical twisty singletrack. With a slacker head angle
and lower bb for a package that will eat up every foot of trail
without sacrificing the nimble traits of its xc lineage. This is all
thanks to the dw-link kinematics tuned specifically for the 27.5
inch wheels of the Flux. Then the travel just got bumped up to
120 millimeters with an all new shaped tubeset to save weight
and be torsionally stiffer. The new Flux 27.5 is not simply a
rehash of old ideas, this machine is a perfect example of xc trail
bike evolution!

The new Flux 27.5 is taking everything we have
learned from working with aluminum so far to
produce a lighter and stiffer ride specifically

honed for xc trail riding. This is the first 6061

aluminum model we've made that does not have a tower

gusset on the top tube to seat tube junction.

Instead we sat down with our engineers to figure out how we could
manipulate the tubing in such a way to have the benefits of that
extra gusset but without the added weight penalty. Our new tubeset
for the Flux 27.5 uses a two stage forming and heat treating process
to manipulate the butted tubing into this 'TriLobular' shaped tubing
that accomplishes this goal.

XC Trail Machine:

//Up or Down, The Flux Loves It All.

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29er XC Trail

Travel: 4.92 in [125mm]
BB Shell: 73mm
Disc Brake: 160-185mm, postmount
Max Rear Tire: 2.35in
Fr. Derailleur: 34.9mm, top pull/bottom swing
Rec Fork Size: 120-140mm
Rear Shock: 7.5in x 2in, FOX CTD Evo

{ Based on a 525mm axle to crown fork with a 29"x2.2" tire, acceptable fork travel range: 120-140mm }

md lg xl 2xl all
virtual tt 23.0 23.6 24.5 25.3 head angle 69.5°
seat tube 17.0 19.0 21.0 23.0 seat angle 73.0°
head tube 3.7 4.5 5.3 6.1 chainstay 18.2
stack 24.1 24.7 25.6 26.3 bb height 13.4
reach 16.1 16.3 17.2 17.6 bb shell 73

mm

standover 31.0 31.5 33.0 34.0 seat post 30.9mm
rec'd rider size 5'6-5'10 5'10-6'1 6'1-6'4 6'4 + head tube 44mm

29er Trail - Finally a 29er that lives up
to promises of not only pedaling efficiency and

travel plushness but with a fine-tuned trail
geometry that will inspire talent when the going gets rough.
With twenty nine inch wheels and 125mm of travel, the Sultan
is already marking the benchmark for distinction but then
there is the 44 headtube, anodized & laser etched finish, burrito
gusset, 142x12 thru-axle, no more zip-ties, post-mount disc
brake mounts and more. . . Make way for the Turner Sultan.

The Sultan is a mountain bike that has not only been at the
forefront of trail 29ers for seven years now but it has continued
to push even further to raise the expectations of riders world­wide. This 29er is for the rider who wants a trail bike that can
not only weather the elements but will consume the terrain
while stirring up feelings of pure exhilaration.

“I have been through many bikes

and this Sultan is truly the best

I have ever had!”

_ Paul Zembruski

29er Trail:

//Pure Exhilaration On Wheels.

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Enduro Trail

Travel: 5.5 in [140mm]
BB Shell: 73mm
Disc Brake: 160-185mm, postmount
Max Rear Tire: 2.35in
Fr. Derailleur: 34.9mm, top pull/bottom swing
Rec Fork Size: 140-160mm
Rear Shock: 7.5in x 2in, FOX CTD Evo

{ Based on a 540mm axle to crown fork with a 27.5"x2.25" tire, acceptable fork travel range: 140-160mm }

sm md lg xl 2xl all
virtual tt 22.5 23.4 24.4 25.5 26.4 head angle 67°
seat tube 15.0 17.0 19.0 21.0 23.0 seat angle 73.0°
head tube 3.75 3.75 4.5 5.3 6.1 chainstay 17.6
stack 23.5 23.5 24.2 24.9 25.7 bb height 13.25
reach 15.3 16.2 17.0 17.9 18.5 bb shell 73

mm

standover 28.8 30.0 31.5 32.7 33.9 seat post 30.9mm
rec'd rider size 5'2-5'6 5'6-5'10 5'10-6'1 6'1-6'4 6'4 + head tube 44mm

27.5 Enduro Trail Bike - This marks the

triumphant return of the legendary Turner
Burner, with 140mm of travel and 27.5 wheels
it has the potential to not only slay your favorite trails but
the competition as well.

Redesigned from the ground up to follow in the foot steps of the
original Turner mountain bike this bike is for the rider who
loves the feel and ride of the bigger wheel size without any of
the repercussions regarding to handling or small frame sizes.
The Turner Burner is a faster, smoother, trail inspired machine
ready to take your riding to the next level.

The Limited Edition Polished Burner is
our way of celebrating twenty years of
American-made Bikes. In 1993 the Burner
was born with 2.75” of travel, in 2013 it has

been reborn with 27.5” wheels and a hunger

to devour any trail.

There’s only one way to describe it. . .

27.5 Enduro Trail:

//Faster, Smoother, & Trail Inspired.

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Worldcup DH Race

Travel: 8.3 in [210mm]
BB Shell: 83mm
Disc Brake: 160-203mm, postmount
Max Rear Tire: 2.5in
Rec Fork Size: 180-203mm
Rear Shock: 9.5in x 3in, FOX DHX RC2
Other: 12x150 thru axle

{ Based on a 570mm axle to crown fork with a 26"x2.5" tire, acceptable fork travel range: 180-210mm }

sm md lg xl all
seat tube 14.5 15.6 16.6 16.6 head angle 63°
head tube 3.5 4.0 4.3 4.7 chainstay 17.4
stack 22.6 22.9 23.3 23.6 bb height 13.5
reach 14.4 15.4 16.1 16.7 bb shell 83

mm

standover 28.5 29.9 30.7 30.9 seat post 30.9mm
wheelbase 45.6 46.75 47.25 48.5 head tube 1.5
rec'd rider size - 5’6 5'6-5'10 5'10-6'1 6'1 + ChainGuide ISCG 05

World Cup Down Hill Race - This
revision of the DHR bloodline has been
broken down into its essential elements
and painstakingly rebuilt with every minor detail polished to
stunning perfection. Now with a twelve year long lineage, the
new DHR gains the use of the dw-link and such features as
centralized & lower center of gravity, postmount disc brake
mounts, 1.5 inch headtube and an anodized & laser etched
finish. This purpose built, world cup downhill race bike will
outperform anything else in its class.

“This thing is race-ready and loves railing

corners as much as it enjoys mowing over

large obstacles.”

_ Decline Mag

“This bike begs to be ridden fast.”

_ MBA Mag

“This bike is just hitting its stride when

other bikes feel close to their limits.”

_ Dirt Rag Mag

“The DHR did what we dream all bikes

should do - it made me a better rider.”

_ Bike Mag

Worldcup DH Racer:

//Gravity Inspired, Racer Fueled.

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//Perfect Performance Starts Here

Model Sag Amt. PSI Adj. Eye To Eye/ Stroke Length

Czar 8-10mm ~30lbs 6.5inx1.5in/165mmx38mm
Flux 11-13mm ~30lbs 7.25inx1.75in/184mmx45mm
Sultan 14-16mm ~40lbs 7.5inx2in/190.5mmx50.8mm
Burner 14-16mm ~30lbs 7.5inx2in/190.5mmx50.8mm

Flux,Sultan,Burner use 21.8mm wide reducers with 6mm x 40mm hardware.
The Czar uses 22.2mm wide reducers with 8mm x 40mm hardware.

Air Shock Setup:

//Adjusting Your Suspension

* Our shocks come custom tuned from
Fox Shox for our bikes specifically, which
has a very low- compression and low­rebound setting. This is crucial for the
dw-link to perform to its fullest.

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T

C

T

D

EVOLUTION

Wiper Seal

Rebound Adj.

(we suggest

­3 clicks from full-open)

CTD Control (Climb-Trail-Descend)

O-Ring

Sag Amount

To properly set-up your new Turner’s
Fox air shock, first find your ‘Ready to ride
weight’. Your ‘Ready to ride weight’ is how
much you weight with all of your riding gear on, yes that includes
your helmet, water and spare tube as well.

As a starting point, check the chart to the right for the appropriate
PSI Adjustment for your Turner model. Subtract this number
from your ‘Ready to ride weight’. Then fill your air shock to
this suggested PSI amount.

Once the pressure is adjusted, push the shock o-ring against
the wiper seal of the shock and make sure the CTD feature
on your shock is in the ‘D’ position.

Find a stable wall to lean on, then mount your bike with all
of your riding gear on. It may help to lower your seat slightly
so you can easily reach the ground while sitting. Then bounce
a little, just enough to engage the shocks travel.

While sitting, carefully reach down and slide the shocks o-ring
back up against the wiper seal and smoothly step off of your
bike. Try Not to engage the shocks travel when dismounting.

Then measure the distance between the shocks o-ring and wiper
seal. Check the chart to the right for the appropriate Sag Amount
for your Turner model.

Next add or remove 5psi and re-check the measurement of
sag using the previous steps until the proper amount of sag
is accurately achieved.

* The amount of sag effects BB height & handling with no loss of dw-link performance. *
* Try +/-- 2mm of sag to custom tune your Turner ride. + = stability / --- = nimbleness. *

Ready-to-Ride Weight:

PSI Start Point Amt:

Final PSI Amount:

CTD Control (Climb-Trail-Descend)

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F

L

O

A

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FACTORY

Wiper Seal

Rebound Adj.

(we suggest

­3 clicks from full-open)

O-Ring

Sag Amount

Trail Adjust (Finetune the Trail setting)

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These settings are for a Fox RC4 and can be used as a starting point.

•BV Pressure: 140psi

•HSC: -10 clicks out

•LSC: -12 clicks out

SPRING RATES:

~170lb rider: 350 spring •REB: -7 clicks out
~200lb rider: 400 spring •REB: -5 clicks out

As a general rule, you should have 30-33% of your shocks travel
devoted to Sag. The faster you ride, the more energy you are putting
into the bike. Being honest with your assessment of yourself as a rider
is the first step to getting your bike set up for you. Please Note: When
adjusting preload, check with your shock manufacturers specification for
max preload since the coil may ‘bottom-out’ before the stroke of the
shock
To Increase Early Travel Support, decrease spring rate
and/or add preload.
To Increase End Travel Support, you can either add BV
pressure or increase spring rate and/or decrease preload.

BOOST VOLUME (via bottom-out control):

I do not recommend changing the boost volume to anything lower
than full open, as the dw-link DHR has ramp built into its leverage ratio.

HSC:

These settings were based on a rocky East Coast test track. If
you are on a smoother track with bermed corners and less square edges,
you can increase HSC. If You are riding at World Cup speeds, you can
increase HSC. If You feel the bike slowing down through rocky sections,
you may be running too much HSC. If a ‘Plusher’ ride is desired, run
less HSC.

LSC:

Unless you pedal like a gorilla, really getting your hips into the
action, you shouldn't need any additional LSC.

For more info on your FOX shock, go to foxracingshox.com

Coil Shock Setup:

//Adjusting Your Suspension

Rebound Adj.

Boost Air Pressure Valve (we suggest 140psi)

Compression Adj. (we suggest

­12 clicks out)

F

O

X

RC2

DHX

Notes:

Rebound Adj.

Boost Air Pressure Valve (we suggest 140psi)

Boost Volume Adj. (we suggest out)

High-Speed Compression Adj. (we suggest

­10 clicks out)

Low-Speed Compression Adj. (we suggest

­12 clicks out)

F

O

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RC4

DHX

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//The Basic Stuff

Check Your Tire Pressure. Tire Pressure plays a very
important role in how your bike will ride and perform. Traction
is Everything!
Tighten Your Quick Releases. Simple Yes, but with
grave consequences if gone unchecked.
Lube Your Chain. Duh Right? Well you would not
believe how many squeaky pivots turn out to be dry chains.

//Lubing Zerk Fittings

Your frame has five-eight Zerk fitting locations which should be
lubed every 3-6 months in normal-dry conditions and every
10-20 hours of riding in wet conditions. When Lubing use a bent
tip needle grease gun and inject enough grease to pressurize the
system.

//Checking Pivot Bolts

Every 6 months, you can use a Torque Wrench to check each of
the pivot bolts. DO NOT Perform this check unless you have and
know how to use a Torque Wrench. Continued overtightening of
the pivot bolts may result in pivot bolt failure and injury, which
will NOT be covered under any warranty.

//Frequently Asked Questions

What size seat post does my Turner use?

All dw-link Turner's take a 30.9mm seatpost.

Can I use a QR seat collar & what size should I get?
Yes, you can use a quick release seat collar on all dw-link
Turner's. The seat collar size from the factory is 35mm.

How much seat post insertion do I really need?

Turner recommends a minimum of 4 inchs or 100mm of
post insertion into the frame.

What if I run a fork with longer travel than specified?

By running a longer than recommended fork, it will slacken
the angles, raise the bottom bracket and increase the standover.
Which may have a negative affect on the way the bike rides.

What if I need replacement parts?

Either contact your dealer or go to our online store
www.turnerbikes.com

What front derailleur do I need?

The Flux, Sultan, & Burner use a 34.9mm, Top-pull, Bottom­ swing, Traditional Clamp. Top-swing will NOT work.
The Czar uses a Shimano direct mount front derailleur.

Turner Maintenance:

//Taking Care Of Your Ride

General FAQ’s:

//Just a few tips

Trail / XC Torq Spec

Main Pivot: 10 ft-lbs/
DW Link: 11 ft-lbs/
Shock Bolts: 6.6 ft-lbs/
Clevis Bolts: 6.6 ft-lbs/

DHR Torq Spec

Upper Link: 17 ft-lbs/
DW Link: 17 ft-lbs/
Shock Bolts: 10 ft-lbs/

8 zerk lube points

Turner torque wrench specifications.

dw-link Bolts

Shock Bolts

Upper-link Bolts

5 zerk lube points

dw-link Bolts

Clevis Bolts

Shock Bolts
Main Pivot Bolts

Turner torque wrench specifications.

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//Ultimate Efficiency

Simultaneously engineered anti-squat and wheel rate
curves are the mathematical formulas that make the dw-link
the world’s most efficient and traction-aiding suspension
system.

//Position Sensitive Anit-Squat

Newton’s 3rd law states that every action has an equal

and opposite reaction. When a vehicle accelerates, the reaction
is that its mass is transferred rearward. dw-link’s patented
position sensitive anti-squat perfectly balances this rearward
mass transfer, increasing efficiency, traction, and bump sensi­tivity, and eliminating pedal feedback as well.

//Wheel Rate

Each dw-link frame is engineered for an optimum wheel
rate and to work for a specific use with a specific spring and
damper. Unlike other suspension systems, dw-link’s does not
rely on pedaling platform type dampers, giving the best bump
absorption and traction of any suspension available today.
Advanced riders use these traits to pump terrain in the trail
and add momentum.

//Braking Stability

The dw-link suspension projects its instant center to an
ideal location, achieving a balance of traction and stability
under hard braking that is unmatched by other suspensions
designs.

//Least Pedal Feedback

Perception of pedal feedback on a mountain bicycle is a
manifestation of rapid chainstay length change and gearing
effects. dw-link uses a smooth and positive chainstay lengthen­ing effect to offset negative gearing effects. This results in a
smooth ride with imperceptible pedal feedback over the entire
gear range.

//Amazing Traction

As the dw-link suspension reacts to obstacles, its position
sensitive axle path intelligently changes to meet the demands
of the trail. In the beginning of the travel, its rearward profile
gives incredible small bump absorption and traction on the climbs.
In the middle of the travel, the dw-link axle path works with
the front suspension to provide a balanced feel for amazing
cornering confidence and jumping ability. The end of the travel
provides an increase in compression damping for bottomless
suspension feel and big hit absorption.

//Structural Superiority

dw-link uses short, stiff links, and a triangulated rear
swingarm. This unique layout aligns suspension forces in the
most efficient manner possible to enable frame designs with
industry leading strength-to-weight ratios and stiffness. This
structural advantage lets dw-link riders put down power more
efficiently and track straight in the bumps where others veer
off course.

The Turner dw-link:

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The journal bearing system is designed

to offer incredible strength and long life with

very minimal maintenance. Standard bearings
are designed with high-speed rotation in mind ( like a skateboard
wheel or a drill motor ).
The journal bearing we use has a purpose of holding a very
tight tolerance along with carrying a load much greater than that
produced by a bicycle frame. We feel that these two attributes are
essential to a great riding xc/trail bike. Making it a dependable
system even after countless miles of abuse.
The rear of our frames are often praised for how stiff they are
laterally and how well they track through the roots, ruts, and rocks
encountered on a xc/trail mountain bike, where pedaling through
diverse terrain is a constant. Since a bearing found in a bike pivot
never makes a full rotation, you rely on two maybe three of the
balls in the cartridge to carry the entire load and pressures gener­ated by the rider. Over time this is what creates that "crunchy" feel
or "squeaky" sounds.
Standard bearings are also made of steel, which rusts over time
and is very susceptible to the environment, where as our journal
bearing system uses kevlar composites and hard anodized alumi­num which is lighter in weight as well. So long lasting, tight toler­ance, less weight and incredible load bearing capabilities are why
we have chosen to stick with journal bearings on our Sultan and
Burner trail mountain bikes.

To register your Turner Frame Go To:

www.turnerbikes.com

Turner Suspension Bicycles will repair or replace, at their
sole discretion, the frame, or frame component if found to be
defective. This Warranty will apply for a period of Two (2) years
after the original date of purchase and is fully transferable to
subsequent owners as long as the original purchase receipt is
supplied at the time of warranty claim.

Journal Bearings:

//Uncompromised Perfomance

Frame Warranty:

More Resources:

• For Turner small-parts;

turnerbikes.com

• For other Turner questions;

[e-mail]

• For Turner warranty questions;

[e-mail]

• For any shock related info;

foxracingshox.com

TR44/52

The TR44/52 bottom headset
features a 1.5” traditional
external cup and bearing
with a 44mm diameter
insertion sleeve. When mated
with a typical ZeroStack™ top
headset the combination
allows the user to install a

1.5” to 1-1/8” tapered
steerer-tube fork into a
straight 44mm ZeroStack™
style head-tube.

Available Models:

40.TR44/52*

110.TR44/52 *
*Bottom headset only

Available Through:
Cane Creek Cycling Components

• 800.234.2725

• [e-mail]

• canecreek.com

The 44 Headtube:

This head tube is perfectly sized to work with a tapered
steerer fork and the new TR44 lower head set bearing from Cane
Creek. Stiffness gains of up to 20% can be had with a tapered
steerer fork. With the upper bearing bore now at 44mm, the rider
has the ability to run a ZeroStack headset on top. This setup will
lower the hand position up to 10mm for more control on steep
climbs and fast descents, where front end traction is enhanced
through transferring the riders weight over the handle bar. Our
‘just right’ head tube design allows for the biggest bearing size on
the bottom for a long head set life.

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