Ever since David Turner turned his again on carbon fiber, Turner Bikes has been turning out some superior titanium frames. Yearly at Sea Otter, DT appears to indicate off a brand new prototype, and this 12 months was no totally different. Followers of the Turner model will likely be acquainted with the Burner, and it seems like it could quickly make a triumphant return.
Calling it a ‘rideable idea,’ this explicit body may be very a lot nonetheless a prototype. But it surely offers us an concept of the place the Turner Burner might be headed. Till now, the entire newer steel bikes from Turner have been hardtails (or gravel bikes, however that’s nonetheless a hardtail, proper?).
What’s fascinating about this Burner idea is that every little thing is Ti. That features the rear triangle, rocker hyperlink, {hardware}, and so on. Whereas it lacks the excessive chainstays of the final Turner Burner, it seems to nonetheless use a model of the DW-link suspension system.
It additionally options quite a lot of 3D printed titanium parts, which can be welded collectively so exactly, it’s very laborious to choose them out. These tube junctions might appear to be regular tubes which have been exactly mitered and welded collectively, however the entire meeting has been 3D printed after which welded to the tubing. That features areas just like the decrease shock mount tabs–once more, the entire tube with the tabs has been 3D printed, after which welded to the downtube. Consequently, the seat tube, BB, downtube meeting is a factor of magnificence.
The Burner Gen 4 tentatively has 125mm rear journey, with a 140mm fork, 66º head tube angle with a 76º seat tube angle, and 29″ wheels. For now, that’s all the small print Turner would verify, however we will’t wait to listen to extra on this one.
New Titanium Handlebars & Seatposts, Too
We acquired a sneak peek on the new titanium seatposts final 12 months, however now they’ll be out there quickly. The titanium posts have a 3D printed head with cast seat clamp parts, and are supplied in 0, 25, and 30mm offset. The 0 and 25mm offset posts will likely be offered as a 27.2mm diameter, whereas the 30mm offset is a 30.9mm diameter, all with a 460mm size and a $275 retail.
On the handlebar aspect, Tuner will supply two flat and two 30mm riser titanium bars with 9º and 17º backsweep choices. All are a 31.8mm clamp, and can promote for $250.
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