My quest for a stiffer bike for endurance racing has led me to a Turner Sultan 29er. More details after I get a few rides in.
Frame: 2008 Turner Sultan, Medium Bronze with High Volume RP23
Fork: Fox F29 F100
Hubs: 2008 Shimano M975 XTR
Rims: Stan’s Arch 29er 32h
Spokes/Nipples: DT Competition 14/15/14 Spokes w/ DT Alloy Nipples
Front Tire: Bontrager Dry X
Rear Tire: Bontrager Dry X
Brakes: 2008 Shimano XT with XTR Rotors 180mm/160mm
Cranks: 2008 Shimano XT
Shifters: 2008 Shimano XT
Front Derailleur: 2008 Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: 2008 Shimano XT Shadow
Seatpost: SDG 27.2mm
Saddle: SDG SL
Stem: Race Face Evolve XC 90mm
Handlebar: Easton SL70 Mid-Rise
Pedals: Shimano M540
Weighs in at 28.06 lbs currently.
Tags: 29er, Turner Sultan

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