With dw-link rear suspension, the bike pedals exceptionally well, virtually eliminating the fat bike bounce and gives the feeling of low-level flight over rough terrain. We refer to it affectionately as an All-Terrain Bike due to its ability to shine in a much more diverse range of conditions than a traditional mountain bike. When traction is virtually unlimited, a rider can push through limits. The Kahn, with over five inches of travel and a massive foot print, allows a rider to stick lines only available to mountain goats and downhill pro’s in the past. Until one has ridden a rough climb on King Khan or descended a slippery trail, you really don’t realize how much mental energy is being exerted in the pursuit of traction. We built this bike to open riders’ minds to what is possible with more traction, and the best way to describe the experience is: an awakening to what is possible on a bike. Inner tubes: - Ritchey - Butyl Khan completely redefines what a mountain bike is. Rear tire: - Ritchey - Z-Max Pro - 26x1.9 burner (propane), where the only defined parameter is the HRR per unit. DT Onyx Disc rearįront tire: - Ritchey - Z-Max Pro - 26x1.9 The governing equations are simplified using Ellison and Turner averaging method. They came with a spare rear triangle I bought but are surplas to requirements. Rear wheel: - Mavic - XC717 Disc black/ DT Compet. I have for sale a pair of what I think are Turner Burner/XCE rockers. Rear derailleur: - Sram - X.9 Medium cageīrakes: - Hayes - Hayes HFX9-XC - Front & RearĬassette: - Sram - Sram PG-990 (9.0) - 11-32įront wheel: - Mavic - XC717 Disc black/ DT Compet. Saddle: - SDG - Comp Bel-Air Ti - Blackįront derailleur: - Shimano - XT 2005 - 26,8/31,8 But the extra travel of the Fox is signficant.įrame - Turner Burner w/ Manitou Swinger 3-way - Medium Blue The Marzochi Atom 80 fork never had a problem. The increase of 80 to 105 mm up front has improved my riding a lot when the trail is full of baby heads. Derailleur Hanger, 71, TURNER, 02, RFX, Burner, DHR, Flux,Nitrous,Sultan,XCE. I'll take the weight penalty of the Vanilla any day. Turner DHR Full Suspension Downhill MTB, Medium Frame, USA Made, Fox DHX. The ride is so much better in my local terrain (Marin and Sonoma county). With the change of frame and shocks the weight increased by 2-3 lbs and the rear suspension travel decreased from 4 to 3.6 inches. It rides so much better than my 4 inch rear travel Superlight when it is in rocks up or downhill. I can't believe that it is not 24 lbs, but it is 28 lbs. * Front Tire: WTB Panaracer 2.1 UST Fire XC Pro
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