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Velosurance, insurance for your bicycle. . .

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Feb 262013

This is one we have been rolling around here for a while, since a few weeks back when the nice guys over at Velosurance sent us some information on their new bicycle hinged insurance company. And while, admittedly, we scuffed at the idea on first glance we then realized how this type of service made sense. Mountain bikes cost a good share of your hard earned funds and we all know what it feels liked when you taco a wheel or regrettably drive your ride into the roof of your garage. Thus the point being is the unexpected happens everyday to some poor soul and when it is your ticket being called wouldn’t it be nice to know that someone has your back?

Enter Velosurance. . . for as little as one hundred dollars a year, that’s .27 cents a day, you can have the same piece of mind that millions of people already pay to protect that little brick of technology which is rarely used as an actual phone. And obviously this wouldn’t be for everyone but I know there are a few of us out there that not only revolve our lives around our mountain biking needs and also have a considerable amount of capital invested in such rides. Velosurance is a national insurance agency founded by two cyclists in response to the insurance needs of bicycle riders nationwide. After more than 3 years of development they have partnered with an A rated, US insurance company to introduce a multi risk policy offering protection to all types of cyclists.

Check them out, worst case it’s simply not for you. http://velosurance.com

Mountain Bike Mag Chooses The Turner Burner for 2013

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Jan 152013

Mountain Bike Mag Chooses The Turner Burner as one of their 13 favorite rides for 2013.

Turner Burner 27.5

Why It’s Cool: One of the best 27.5 bikes we’ve ridden

The Burner 27.5 uses the proven DW-Link suspension system to deliver 140mm of bump-absorbing travel. It pedals crisply, yet remains smooth and supple over rough terrain. While company founder David Turner was initially resistant to 29-inch wheels, he has embraced the 27.5 standard, and the Burner is one of the best bikes of the breed. With a 67-degree head angle, the bike is relatively maneuverable, but steady on steep descents. The revamped Burner comes with 142x12mm rear thru-axle, ISCG 05 tabs and a 44mm headtube that is compatible with tapered steerers. The new model will be available in December and sold as a frame only ($2,300) or as a complete bike (prices range from $5,580 to $8,000 with Enve carbon wheels).

Lj’s Murdered Burner

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Jan 032013

Lj’s Murdered Burner. . . Our Turner Bikes sales manager, Lj, wanted to show off his new blacked out ride. So you won’t catch him rolling on his new 275′s, stealth is the only speed this Turner Burner drives. . .

New Turner Sultan Review on BikeRadar.com

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Nov 302012

BikeRadar recently got their hands on an anodized blue Turner Sultan and wrote this positively tidy review for it. Below is a short selection of their assessment of our beloved 29er to get your jowls watering.

Dave Turner’s Sultan was one of the first full suspension 29ers. This updated version is a beautifully made and immaculately conceived frameset that harks back to old glories but is still a confidence-boosting, technical trail cruiser if you prefer handbuilt alloy art over carbon. . .

When we were totally blinded by dust but still tipping into the backlit turn smoothly, the Sultan soothed what should be screaming nerves. While the big wheels dampen the sense of speed, there’s no denying the fact that the brakes need to be dabbed to stop the Sultan rear-ending whoever is dropping down in front. . . [..read more..]

Turner Burner Demo Day @ North of The Border Bikes 9/29/12

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Sep 272012

This Saturday, September 29th, we will be joining Doug at North of the Border bikes for an exclusive Turner Burner Demo Day. Now this event is by ‘Reservation Only’ so give Doug a call, 858-452-1230, before all the slots fill up!

There will be two demo sessions, the first being at 9:00 am and the second at 11:00 am. Be sure to take this opportunity to see what 27.5 is all about and why the Turner Burner is changing riders perspectives on how a trail mountain bike should ride!

For more information contact Doug at North of the Border Bikes;

4204 Sorrento Valley Blvd # A
San Diego, California 92121
www.nbbikes.com
858-452-1230

2012 Outerbike October 5-7th, Ride A Turner Demo in Moab Utah

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Sep 252012

Come Ride a Turner Demo Mountain Bike in Moab Utah. We are going to be out there the weekend of October 5th- 7th. Be sure to make it out to test ride the worlds most progressive mountain bikes on Moab’s renowned trail system! We can’t think of a better place to assess the new Turner Burner’s abilities. Pilot one and change your perspective on how a trail mountain bike should ride.

Outerbike is a chance for you to test ride next year’s bikes and gear on world-class roads and trails in Moab, Utah. For three days, the world’s best bike and gear manufacturers will be set up at the Outerbike Expo site. You can walk through and see next year’s innovations, pick a bike you’d like to try, and take it for a ride. Repeat as needed. There are 20 miles of connected loops that range from fun and easy to technical and gnarly, plus a paved bike path leading to two National Parks for road rides. Your $150 registration fee buys you lunches, shuttled rides, prizes, movies, and entrance to our evening parties!

The riding for Demo Days includes the “Brand Trails” network located adjacent to the event site. In addition to the large trail network, riders will also have the opportunity to take shuttles to some of the more famous trails in the Moab area. Shuttles will run back and forth to the trail selected for that day: Fri- Slickrock, Sat- Mag 7, Sun- Sovereign!

Then as an added bonus for Outerbike Riders, if you hang around for the entire weekend stop by Turner Bikes booth and inquire about picking up one of our Turner demo mountain bikes for an amazing steal of a price! These deals will be too good to pass up, so if you are looking to get a new bike, test ride a Turner, and buy the one you fall in love with. . . unbridled happy endings for all. Be prepared for an amazing weekend of riding!

For more information and to sign up today go to www.outerbike.com .

Turner Warehouse Sale October 20th

If you are unable to make it to Outerbike but really want to pick up a Turner demo mountain bike for a great price, then come down to the Turner Warehouse Sale on Saturday October 20th! We will have killer deals on 2012 Demo Bikes and much much more! So start saving up your allowance now kids!

More info soon to come . . .

For more information and to sign up today go to www.outerbike.com .

New MBA Mag Review of the Turner 5.Spot

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Aug 162012

The Evolutionary Class Champ. Mountain Bike Action Mag just recently put out a phenomenal review of our current Turner 5.Spot, version 4.2, and calling it the “Swiss army knife of mountain bikes”.

Over the years, MBA has seen more of our bikes cross through their test labs than any other magazine. So much to the fact, as rumor has it, they dubbed the original Turner as the ‘Turner Burner’ in their review of the first self-named Turner model. Which, as many of you know, is a name we now hold dearly in our hearts. MBA is a magazine that can truly review a Turner as they know where we have been and how much we have grown, for better or worse. . .

Here is a snippet from the review:

The Turner 5.Spot proves that both 26-inch wheels and aluminum frames can be as cutting edge as 29ers, 27.5ers and carbon fiber. There are so many bikes that do a few things really well but always leave gaps. The 5.Spot is the kind of bike that will never have you wishing for anything during a ride because it covers all the bases equally well. When you look up the definition of a mountain bike in the dictionary, this is the bike that should be pictured. [..read more..]

Here is the full link to the full PDF review:
http://www.turnerbikes.com/turner-pdf/reviews/Spot/spot_2012_mba_test.pdf

Power Pancake Phil is in the Turner House!

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Aug 022012

Phil Perota, father of the Power Pancake, stopped by Turner Bikes today to whip up a very tasty and holistic lunch for all of us here!

We’ve gotta hand it to Phil, when it comes to being healthy he is the undisputed picture of ‘Vigor’. In fact, I am almost positive Webster has his image next to the definition of the word to emphasize its meaning. And for anyone who has had the chance to meet this man in person, this truth is evident in the most conspicuous way. For Phil healthy living is not just a passing phrase but a way of life.

Phil has set aside most accepted worldly conventions to walk his own path of ‘healthy living’. . . looking past all the marketing and advertising campaigns what we are all accosted with on a daily basis he has broken down healthy consumption into its most basic elements, the ingredients. So simplistic and honest that you can taste the life giving energy with every delicious bite like you just read the ingredients with your taste buds. Unlike normal mass produced energy bars that are composed of dehydrated baby food and other unknown additives with a texture that can only be described as being a few notches above plastic, the Power Pancake is genuine food and real energy!

Phil, thank you for the excellent lunch! Turner Bikes will be looking forward to your next visit.

New Turner Flux Prosthesis!

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Jul 272012

Yes you heard right! Aaron Dunford of Fusion Peak Professional Cycle Fitting designed and built a custom prosthesis that is ergonomic and individually tailored to allow competitive cyclist Gerard Cushan to ride more naturally improving his comfort and performance. And a Turner Flux mountain bike frame was used to provide for the components of this new prosthesis.

Gerard’s right leg was amputated just below the knee as a child. Aaron’s skills,
including a strong understanding of biomechanics and cycling position and the
ability to develop and build a working prototype would soon lead to a completely
new and totally custom prosthesis for Gerard. [..Read More..]

Thanks to Aarons hard work and a medley of Turner Flux components, Gerard is on his way to a better and more competitive cycling future. Although Turner Bikes really had no part to play in this story, we are very happy to see one of our frames being recycled for such an amazing project.

To read more on this story, download the pdf with the link below:
http://www.turnerbikes.com/turner-pdf/fusion_peak_turnerflux.pdf

For more info about Fusion Peak Professional Cycle Fitting, Contact:
Aaron Dunford / Website: www.fusionpeak.com.au

Turner Rider Leif Lorenzen: Life as a privateer racer.

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Jul 202012

Dirt Rag Magazine caught up with Turner rider Leif Lorenzen at the Windham World Cup. They took the time to write a little about his story, it may be a short chapter but its well worth the read. . .

Leif Lorenzen of Croton On Hudson, N.Y., has dreamed about competing in a World Cup event ever since he started downhill racing in 1999. In 2012 his dream came true. [.. Read More..]

Below is the full link to the Dirt Rag Mag Story:
http://www.dirtragmag.com/webrag/story-dh-privateer-leif-lorenzen

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