As lined out here in a previous post, HIP/VIP is a time when a group of us off the MTBR board get together for some great riding in the Asheville, NC and Pisgah National Forest area. This is the mecca of east coast mountain biking with more epic trails to ride than you can handle. This year we went with Bent Creek, Laurel Mountain/Pilot Rock, Black Mountain and Dupont...

Back in March, I posted some pictures of a stealth black Turner Sultan project that Mudpie was working on. At that time, he was riding a 32 lbs. red RFX that seemed to be fitting the bill for the new Asheville, NC local.  Due to an attempt at flying incident on Green’s Lick at Bent Creek, MP dented the RFX and had to build up the newly painted Sultan in a hurry...

For our annual HIP/VIP (Homers in Pisgah/Ventanaphiles in Pisgah) ride this year, there is a raffle to benefit the SORBA Pisgah chapter. The ride takes place May 16-18 and for more info and attendees check MTBR.com. Up for grabs are two new frames: Turner Highline – Large in black Ventana El Fuego – Small in red Rules and regs… For each item you purchase...

MTB by 198 picked up our first full time advertiser today…T2 Bikes. Check out their website, T2Bikes.com, for loads of great bike parts with incredible customer service. Look for… Turner Frames Cane Creek 110 Headset Cane Creek Double Barrel Industry Nine Wheels Cromag Frames Morewood Frames Rock Shox Forks SRAM Components and more… Contact 770-271-8825...

Edited on 5/6/08 by Dave Turner Update – Exclusive Interview with Dave Turner on the DW-Link and other subjects is now available on MTB by 198! Exclusive Interview with Dave Turner | Mountain Biking by 198 Thanks to the guys over on the Turner board of MTBR…We have a great time line of the events that surround Turner Bikes. I have been a huge fan of Dave’s...

Everyone knows that I am a sucker for all black bikes. Jason just got his pearl white Sultan back from Turner with a new look. Before – White Frame Seen in Gallery Below After – The Stealth Black The Sultan is one of the most lusted after 29er full suspension bikes. With 4″ of travel, this bike feels like it has 5″. Made out of 5 Spot tubing,...

I got a chance awhile back to get some serious saddle time in on an ‘08 Turner RFX. This particular one was custom sparkle white with a Marzocchi 55ATA and a Cane Creek Double Barrel. The ‘08 RFX’s received a weight decrease without compromising the strong trail bike attitude that made it a favorite among all mountain, downhill and freeriders. This...