Turner launches into cyclocross with new Cyclosys

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=320%2C416 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=480%2C624 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=640%2C832 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 375px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=380%2C494 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=570%2C741 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=692%2C900 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 425px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=430%2C559 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=645%2C838 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=692%2C900 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=590%2C767 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=693%2C900 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 992px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=272%2C353 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=408%2C530 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=544%2C707 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 993px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=310%2C403 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=465%2C604 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=45&resize=620%2C806 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="wp-image-150783 size-portrait_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-gallery-grid-src-image" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723" width="556" height="723" data-crop-width="" data-crop-height="" alt="After years of requests, Turner Bicycles is finally getting into the cyclocross game with the new Cyclosys" title="1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-bfdefaf" style="width: auto; height: 100%;"> After years of requests, Turner Bicycles is finally getting into the cyclocross game with the new Cyclosys James Huang / Immediate Media

After years of requests, Turner Bicycles is finally jumping into the cyclocross scene with the new Cyclosys, featuring a TIG-welded aluminium chassis and lots of liberally shaped tubing. Also coming from Turner is a refreshed Burner trail bike and the second coming of the Sultan 29er, which can now be had in 27.5+ flavours.

Going in circles with Cyclosys Turner may be late to the cyclocross party but the Cyclosys looks like it’ll hit the ground running with thru-axles front and rear, disc brakes, and clearance for 43mm-wide tyres (claimed) despite suitably stubby 425mm chainstays. At least for now, both thru-axles stick with the currently standard 142x12mm and 100x15mm dimensions. Meanwhile, a PF30 bottom bracket shell will leave sufficient room for an aftermarket eccentric should anyone want to go with a singlespeed setup.

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-1000-90-870ae92.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-1000-90-870ae92.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-1000-90-870ae92.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-1000-90-870ae92.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-1000-90-870ae92.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350181-1owv5knztsond-1000-90-870ae92.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> After years of requests, turner bicycles is finally getting into the cyclocross game with the new cyclosys: after years of requests, turner bicycles is finally getting into the cyclocross game with the new cyclosys Turner is finally adding a cyclocross bike to its range for 2016

The Cyclosys will mark a series of firsts for Turner, too. In addition to it being Turner’s first-ever non-suspended frame, the Cyclosys will use more liberally shaped aluminium tubing than usual, including a flattened top tube underside to help lessen the sting of shouldering, a flared seat tube for added drivetrain stiffness, and asymmetrical chainstays to boost tyre and chainring clearance without having to resort to a machined yoke.

While other Turner frames use external cable routing, the Cyclosys will also instead go fully internal with convertible aluminium ports to accommodate a wide range of drivetrain and brake configurations. Especially interesting is how the front derailleur cable pops out of the frame through a port on the backside of the seat tube above the bottom bracket shell. This not only allows riders to use standard bottom-pull derailleurs but should also collect less grass and debris than traditional setups that route the cable underneath the shell.

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Geometry is definitely on the modern end of the spectrum with 65-70mm of bottom bracket drop, depending on size, and a comparatively slack 70-72 degree head tube angle for more stable cornering.

While Turner generally manufactures its frames in the United States, the Cyclosys will instead be built overseas. Some Turner fans will undoubtedly be disappointed but on the upside, the retail price for the Cyclosys will be much lower than usual for Turner at US$1,475 for the frame and TRP carbon fork or US$3,676 with a Shimano Ultegra groupset, DT Swiss R32 clincher wheels and a Thomson cockpit. Turner says the Cyclosys should be available no later than late summer.

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350198-1empbgp1ohsiw-1000-90-85bf70b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350198-1empbgp1ohsiw-1000-90-85bf70b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350198-1empbgp1ohsiw-1000-90-85bf70b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350198-1empbgp1ohsiw-1000-90-85bf70b.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350198-1empbgp1ohsiw-1000-90-85bf70b.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350198-1empbgp1ohsiw-1000-90-85bf70b.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> The new cyclosys features more aggressive tube shaping that what has often been found on other turner models: the new cyclosys features more aggressive tube shaping that what has often been found on other turner models The Cyclosys will be built with liberally shaped aluminium tubing

Revamped Burner set alight Also new from Turner is a refresh of its classic Burner trail bike , still with 140mm of travel but with a more aggressively shaped aluminium main tubes and a bigger 62mm-diameter tapered head tube that now leaves enough room for an adjustable-angle, hidden-cup headset.

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350209-pnod4v4ujvwr-1000-90-de434f2.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350209-pnod4v4ujvwr-1000-90-de434f2.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350209-pnod4v4ujvwr-1000-90-de434f2.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350209-pnod4v4ujvwr-1000-90-de434f2.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350209-pnod4v4ujvwr-1000-90-de434f2.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350209-pnod4v4ujvwr-1000-90-de434f2.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> Turner has freshened up the popular burner trail bike with a new aluminum tubeset, shorter seat tubes, and a more shapely tapered head tube: turner has freshened up the popular burner trail bike with a new aluminum tubeset, shorter seat tubes, and a more shapely tapered head tube Turner has updated the Burner for 2016 with a new tubeset and a shorter seat tube

Geometry carries over essentially intact from the previous version but Turner has shortened the seat tube by 25mm to provide more clearance for dropper seatposts, plus the base of the seat tube now includes a port to accommodate stealth-style routing.

Burner frames will start at US$2,295 and should be available now.

Sultan PLUS goes mid-fat Last year’s Sultan 29er chassis rolls into the 2016 model year unchanged but thanks to the generous tyre clearance it already had from the outset, it’s now also being offered as a 27.5+ machine. This means that riders can now basically get two distinctly different bikes with the same frameset: a faster and lighter 29er trail bike for more heavily trafficked singletrack or a more adventure-hungry 27.5+ setup if you want to do more exploring, all with virtually no change in rolling diameter or frame geometry.

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350232-17wnsssrv94lb-1000-90-d10b3e5.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350232-17wnsssrv94lb-1000-90-d10b3e5.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350232-17wnsssrv94lb-1000-90-d10b3e5.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350232-17wnsssrv94lb-1000-90-d10b3e5.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350232-17wnsssrv94lb-1000-90-d10b3e5.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1430158350232-17wnsssrv94lb-1000-90-d10b3e5.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> The sultan 29er finds a second life as a 27.5+ bike, using the exact same frame as before but with a different wheel, tire, and fork package. rear hub spacing remains at the currently standard 142x12mm: the sultan 29er finds a second life as a 27.5+ bike, using the exact same frame as before but with a different wheel, tire, and fork package. rear hub spacing remains at the currently standard 142x12mm The Turner Sultan carries on unchanged but thanks to the liberal tyre clearances already built it, it’s now also being offered in a 27.5+ setup

Turner says the Sultan has room for tyres up to 3in wide. However, the rear end carries on with currently standard 142x12mm rear hub spacing so 2.8in-wide tyres would create fewer issues with the chainline. An upsized Boost 148 rear end is likely coming later.

Sultan frames will retail for US$2,295 and are currently available.

International pricing is TBA; we will update as and when we have more.

For more information, visit www.turnerbikes.com .