Morpheus - Name the Prototype DJ Bike Contest Top Ten

Oct 5, 2011
by Morpheus Bikes  
Morpheus Cycles has spent the last year developing their dirt jump concept frame from a list of demands, detailed designs and now finally to life. The long slung and compact frame looks quite different to anything else on the market, but it has proven to be up to the abuse under Crankworx debutant Anthony Messere and Mitch Chubey, taking both of them to some impressive results in the FMBA world tour. The production version of the bike is set to debut in January, 2012. The only problem is that the bike still has no name...

Morpheus prototype

Morpheus' yet to be named prototype outside their New York headquarters.


Last week Morpheus Cycles and Pinkbike paired up to provide Pinkbike members with the opportunity to win the first production model off the line. All you had to do was suggest a name for the bike in the comment section of the Name the Prototype DJ Bike Contest article. The response was incredible, with the article garnering well over 3000 comments and suggestions. The contest is now closed and Morpheus Cycles has managed to narrow it down to their top ten choices.
bigquotesAs a company it took us collectively over 30 hours to review and consider each and every name suggested. Below are our top 10 listed in no particular order. We will decide the overall winner within 24 hours. Stay tuned!

Icon  
An object of great attention and devotion

Archetype  
An original model or type after which other similar things are patterned; a prototype

Daemon  
A Guardian spirit

Lucid  
Easily understood. translucent or transparent. A dream that appears to be reality.

Envy  
A feeling of discontent and resentment aroused by and in conjunction with desire for the possessions or qualities of another.

Prodigy  
An act or event so extraordinary or rare as to inspire wonder.

Phenom  
A person or thing with outstanding abilities or qualities.

Vimana  
A Flying Mythological machine said to have existed over 6000 years ago. Considered to be created from a lost technology more complex and advance than anything known today.

Lotus  
A symbol of independence, self-regeneration and self-existent. Lotus flower is supposed to give that ingesting it godly like powers.

Scandal  
A circumstance or action that offends propriety or established moral conceptions.

Morpheus prototype


The contest is now closed and Morpheus Cycles is dead set on picking the winner from one of the ten suggestions above, but do you have a personal favorite on the list? Are you one of the lucky few who has been chosen?
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233 Comments
  • 99 7
 Anthony Messere should be able to name it whatever he wants. He is the reason people will buy it.
  • 36 2
 It's funny you say that since Mitch had way more to do with the designing of the bike and he's beat Anthony 2 out of 3 contest they both rode their hardtails at. If any thing mitch should get the choice. I like icon envy or daemon the best.
  • 23 3
 Anthony is still more marketable at the moment. I like Icon!
  • 20 2
 Morpheus, one of top 10 answer is: Lucid! and a treangle with and eye inside as logo?


Illuminat anyone? Big Grin
  • 5 12
flag AC-92 (Oct 5, 2011 at 7:58) (Below Threshold)
 the bronson
  • 8 1
 Icon sounds pretty cool
  • 8 1
 both of them should be marketing the bike .... Morpheus CHUBEY MESS!! FTW!!
  • 5 1
 i vote for morpheus prodigy
  • 3 0
 lucid i think
  • 5 0
 prodigy or phenom cause that's what messere is. no offense to chubey, but its the truth
  • 5 1
 Lucid sounds best!
  • 4 0
 I vote phenom, because it flows of the tongue when coupled with morpheus. The term phenom is very marketable right now because of messere, but it applies to chubey as well, he was a phenom when he started getting coverage too. i remember watching drop in and i WAS AMAZED. he still kills it too. also Vimana sounds like a brand of women's shaving lotion, so that name sucks. but I'll be real here, Phenom was my idea first in the comments and I really want that bike, especially since i have no money haha
  • 5 0
 those are all silly-ass new age names except the Vimana is cool
  • 2 0
 Cant we give it ten names?
  • 4 0
 Some bad ass names right there

I would have gone with the
"Self Titled"

Or the Liger, that sick as drawing from Napoleon Dynamite
  • 4 1
 Honestly, I think that Envy or Icon shouldnt be there since other companies have it for theyre bikes...
  • 1 2
 lotus is my favoriteSmile
  • 1 0
 i vote icon.
  • 1 0
 Icon
  • 4 1
 screw them all.... it should be called "the one"
  • 8 0
 call it "The Fonz", so when you ride it you can be like "eyyyyyyy"
  • 6 2
 or the morpheus ugly frame
  • 1 0
 phenom
  • 2 0
 lucid fasho
  • 1 1
 how bout the anthony messere
  • 3 0
 Where is Aether? that was the best one!!
  • 1 0
 envy FTW !!!!!!
  • 1 0
 We The People Envy. Nuff said.
  • 1 1
 Morpheus Chubacca (referring to Mitch Chubey)

I know the contest is closed, but just wanted to put it out there...
  • 1 0
 THE FONZ!!!!!! i would like that a billion times if i could Smile
  • 1 1
 they should get rid of those dropouts since it is still prototype, THEN ask us to name it
  • 2 0
 Those dropouts are solid. Just watch Messere and Chubey ride.
  • 45 0
 It has to be Vimana, its original, and the meaning is much more significant than the others! a flying machine made from more advanced and complex technology than anything known today..... says it all! All the other names have been used on loads of bikes, cars, bands, well really the list goes on and one!
  • 10 0
 totally agree, and think about how that name fits in with the rest of the lineup... Skyla, Loki, Vimana. That is the way it should be named.
  • 7 2
 Vimana is the name for this... It really out stands all the other choices and has the proper meaning!
  • 5 0
 Vimana purely for the definition...

Lotus because I just like that word...

=-)
  • 1 0
 anyone know how much bike is gonna cost?
  • 1 0
 Vimana's contained Elephant urine within the build... just sayin'...
  • 25 1
 I realize this is very troll-like of me, but here's this off the top of my head:

One One Scandal
Specialized Phenom
MirraCo Icon
WeThePeople Envy
Dekerf Prodigy (also, there used to be a Giant Prodigy, although I don't think it's in their lineup anymore)
Daemon used to be a company that made motorized bicycles (not motorcycles...)
Lucid Cycles is the name of a custom frame maker in Park City
  • 4 0
 Soul Cycles has a bike named the Icon. Archetype would be my choice of those. Most unique, makes the most sense for that frame.
  • 1 0
 Oh yeah, I forgot about the Soul. And it was a dirt jumper, no less. Man, it's hard out there for a product developer.
  • 1 0
 blank have a bike called the icon
  • 1 0
 hmm. i know. just name it "BIKE" that would be a BA name.
  • 2 0
 Brodie Bikes also made a Daemon at one point.
  • 18 1
 Im gonna have to say I like scandal. Simply because of the fact that so many people hated on this bike and said it was never going to work.
  • 4 0
 this
  • 4 4
 It has to be Phenom hahahah
  • 1 0
 phenom or icon
  • 18 1
 phenom. anthony messere rides it so it has to be that
  • 6 0
 exactly what i was thinking!
  • 1 0
 I was going to write that for the comp but then saw about 10 other people had beaten me to it...
  • 1 0
 so what. write it anyway.
  • 1 0
 Figured they'd only choose the first person to say it if they chose that.
  • 15 1
 I don't like any of these names. I want to call it the Morpheus Slacker, named after the type of kid who's usually good at dirtjumping.
  • 9 0
 24seven slacker?
  • 2 0
 slacker -- i like that! it fits in a cool ironic way
  • 1 0
 slacker should be the name for a new type of freeride bike built around a downhill frame. cause it is slacker than all other freeride bikes.
  • 1 0
 wouldn't that be a transition tr250?
  • 5 0
 I think I like Vimana just for the originality aspect and no one would know what the hell it means. But, I must say there's one I'd eliminate right off and that's Lucid. Lucid is not a noun, it's an adjective (e.g. lucid dream). I can't imagine saying I ride "a lucid". Just thinking it would sound really stupid. I don't know why I think about these things but I do.
  • 5 0
 I agree with "troll" Jason745.........these names have all been used before...........
A CHUBBYMESS would work and is completely original and in honoring the riders of morpheus who will draw attention to this bike
  • 1 0
 thats exactly what i put in for the comp but i said the chubby messa in honour of the riders .
  • 2 0
 I know it's been said above, but most of those names just sound like typical 2 cent modern brand names. For example, there is already a phone, and a computer by the name of "Envy." This bike is a really unique new product what with the new dropout design and really slung back geo. It should have a fittingly unique name. Morpheus should not be pressured into resorting to these types of "safe" marketing names. Honestly it makes me respect the bike less when I hear that they would be willing to slap some lame name like Envy on it. Vimana and Scandal get my vote as the most unique ones of the bunch. Just my opinion as a consumer.
  • 2 0
 Long-slung? Anyone else catch that? You mean low-slung?

The Vimana idea has more meaning, and all the other names are re-cycled so guess i hope that one wins. Morpheus Vimana is a f'in mouthfull though, so it won't...damn i wish it was my job to name bikes
  • 1 0
 In regards to the very different look of the frame. I would suggest calling it the "Morpheus Metamorph" Starts with an M so it rolls off the tongue, and the repetition of the Morph covers the brand name well. "He rides a Metamorph" everyone would know what bike you are referring to.
  • 3 0
 Or they could call it the Morpheus Needstoworkonhowbadthosedropoutslookdespitethereasoningbehindthedesign In all seriousness, Vimana gets my vote
  • 2 0
 All those names are weak, sound like something specialized would use on a geek trail bike. Maybe use scadal but scandalous may be better considering these cheesy looking rear dropouts.
  • 1 1
 hey guyas i know is a little latebut i think a great name can be MORPHEUS UNIQUE, cause is a one of a kind bike and a thik a lot of people think like me. UNIQUE is a great name for a unique bike. And congrats is the best dj bike i have seen in quite a long time.
  • 3 0
 i like vimana but lucid is sick.... lucid dream is my favourite riding song soo... LUCID
  • 5 1
 I would go with Icon or Envy...
  • 9 0
 they are both wethepeople and Blank BMX names tho
  • 4 0
 • Daemon
So stoked mine is there! Smile
  • 3 0
 All of those names are ghey. Pick one and watch it not sell. Yes, I am bitter that you did not pick my choice.
  • 4 0
 My vote is still for turd sandwich.
  • 1 0
 Keep in mind that you won't have the little explanation blurb on the side of the bike. No one knows what the hell a Vimana is out of context. I say you go with the Scandal or the Envy
  • 1 0
 the top 10 sound good! Scandal cant be used, its already taken: on*one cycles Scandal www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROO26SCVD/on-one-scandal-26er-vertical-dropout-frame

still though, looking good!!!
  • 1 0
 morpheus: pegasus. "Pegasus is one of the best known fantastical as well as mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, usually white in color. his role is as a horse-god."
  • 1 0
 Is it random that 8 out of the 10 chosen names where submitted by people from the USA or Canada?
I bet they won't be chosing Vimana or Scandal. Good luck though fellas.
  • 5 1
 i like phenom the best
  • 5 3
 Vimana would be my favourite.

But "Lotus" Woulnt that be copyrighted by Lotus the car manufacturer?
  • 2 0
 No way ! This is not the same thing : a car, and a bike
  • 2 0
 actually the Vimana was more of a flying chariot
but isn't Vimana from the Indian mythology??
Lotus flower is also more Indian as the prize it above all other flowers!

shouldn't it be from the Greek mythology?
honestly i don't like any of these names as much as some of the other ones presented
  • 1 0
 I do remember lotus making the odd track bike so that might infringe
  • 1 0
 @Lolo the frenchie

It really doesnt matter if they are two different things the Name is copyrighted not the object they put it on.
  • 1 0
 The name is a problem when you are on the same market (car for exemple). I think Morpheus bikes's payed attention on the copyright. So don't care about it
  • 3 0
 I can't believe "Pa Dong" wasn't chosen! Hehe Big Grin
  • 1 0
 LOTUS, i dont know why but this bike reminds me the Lotus car...

www.carbonfibergear.com/jimmy-wongs-all-raw-carbon-fiber-lotus-elise
  • 2 0
 Where I live, the biggest, greasiest nightclub in town is called lotus. I pray that it is not lotus
  • 1 0
 hahahahaha, gotcha!...but Icon and Prodigy are just too obvious...ill stick to Lotus!
  • 1 0
 It should be called the Morpheus CLAY. Clay being the bikes fave surface to perform on. Also reminds me of Cassius Clay, who was the best of the best.
  • 2 1
 As soon as "Cassius Clay" won the heavyweight belt he changed his name to Mohammed Ali, and he despised Joe Frasier for calling him Cassius Clay and never refering to him by his "appointed" name by Elijah Mohammed, from the nation of islam. Mohammed Ali became the spokesman for "the nation" which lead to the "removal" of Malcom X from this world...the name Cassius Clay was "buried" because it was the "white man's name" ....So out of respect for "the best of the best" maybe it could be called "the spokes-man"; the prophet was already taken by cannondale.......Yes, I highly respect Mohammed Ali for standing behind his beliefs and for "accepting the punishment" of the system which was being banned from boxing, his livelyhood, for 7 years and the forfeiture of his heavyweight belt.........but he did return to the ring and regained his prominance, even after being out of the ring for 7 years!!! says a lot for this human........just a bit of braincandy.....great videos to watch : Ali's 65 and Ali Rap
  • 1 0
 The Morpheus spokesman Smile
  • 1 0
 just watched those two vids. they were good, thanks.
  • 2 0
 Vimana. Gotta be my favorite. But just for kicks... why not the platypus? I mean.. funky tail and everything
  • 1 0
 i like Icon the best, it's just got a catchy ring to it...
i can't believe they didn't choose my ODB (ol' dirty bike) hahaha...
  • 4 0
 thought it was 24 hrs ?
  • 1 0
 me too
  • 2 0
 i like the sound of icon, it suits the bike
  • 2 0
 Vimana, no doubt in my mind.
  • 3 0
 morpheus platapus
  • 1 0
 definately gotta be archetype, and how much is one of these bad boys gonna cost when they're mass produced?
  • 2 0
 wait! envy...envy.. WE THE PEOPLE ENVY ?
  • 2 0
 I think "Vimana" barley cause it sounds cool, but because of the meaning.
  • 2 0
 vimana, all the other ones are forgetable and predictable
  • 1 0
 Any of them will do, I don't care to much cause I can't afford to buy one. haha

Did anyone say "Morpheus Swaggar" yet..??
  • 1 0
 No. Frown Nobody has come up with that one before. Big Grin
  • 1 0
 A bike named "Scandal" is also present in On-One catalogue... I vote for "Vimana", very original, or at least "Envy"!
  • 2 1
 how do u guys manage to read all those 2500 comments for name suggestions??
  • 10 1
 i guess someone gets paid to do it..
  • 1 1
 hahahahaha yeh, i guess someone as a pretty easy job!
  • 2 0
 It wasn't fun, took me 8 hours to go through them. Atleast the list is short now!
  • 2 0
 Clearly LUCID is the best name Smile
  • 3 1
 I prefer Icon or Phenom... Sorry for my name, not chosen !
  • 1 0
 Not sure how there going to pick a winner because a lot of people said phenom and various others :s
  • 3 0
 Lucid
  • 3 0
 Vimana all the waaaay!
  • 1 0
 i like phenom the most out of those names and it describes both there riders as well
  • 1 0
 dam i think i would sound good morphus monster there will be a ton of names throwing out there we will see ??
  • 3 0
 Lucid!
  • 2 0
 Vimana; way to dig that up!
  • 2 0
 Morpheus Lucid sounds the best out of all the names.
  • 2 0
 I would go with Vimana, it sounds more original than the rest.
  • 1 0
 Weak. Mine's way better. (I'd say what it is, but I'm going to use it for another name-the-bike contest.)
  • 1 0
 zzzzzzzzzz. come on man. tell us. like theres gona b another name the bike contest. come on. tell us what it is Smile
  • 1 0
 He posted:
" Morpheus Blend - Morpheus Carcinogen - Morpheus Suehprom"

Now I ruined future contests for you
  • 1 0
 wouldnt the envy be copyright of we the people because they have a model called the envy
  • 2 0
 Vimana you won't even need a marketing plan with a name like that....
  • 2 0
 what won? It has been well over 24 hours
  • 2 0
 Yeah, I would want to know too. Well, if someone did won, congrats to the winner!
  • 1 0
 They stole or names and disappeared with them to make millions$$
  • 3 0
 Just wait awhile. Good things come to those who wait... Razz
  • 2 0
 dude cyphereza you are the winner man congrats
  • 1 0
 A good thing did come to he who waited
  • 2 0
 gotta be LUCID
  • 2 1
 it will probably get prodigy because of anthony
  • 1 0
 the logo on the fornt of the frame is the ancient egypt symbol for god
  • 1 0
 Envy all the way! By far the best name!
  • 2 0
 vimana just sounds epic
  • 1 0
 I think Morpheus Icon should win!
  • 1 0
 ...and the winner is Phenom Smile [for me]
  • 2 0
 vimana
  • 2 0
 Vimana for sure
  • 1 0
 i think i should win this.
  • 1 0
 it should be named the Morpheus sheek
  • 1 0
 Dardanus has a cool ring to it, oh well I like Daemon
  • 1 0
 Daemon, mine is there yeeeeww
  • 1 0
 i think it should just come with a blank space and a permanent marker..
  • 2 0
 NYAN.FRAME
  • 1 0
 I go for Vimana. Sounds nice.
  • 1 0
 prodigy, Phenom. or Vimana will win
  • 1 0
 I got a better one......cliff jumper
  • 1 0
 Name it the Eagle Eyed Tiger
  • 1 0
 it is a hideous frame, people will only get it because of mesere and chuby
  • 4 2
 lotus
  • 2 1
 "Morpheus Lotus" doesn't roll off the tongue too well. Icon FTW!
  • 1 0
 lotus flowers are rare one of a kind just like this frame !
  • 1 1
 Out of topic, is that new rs argyle or what? I'd like to named it Vemana anyway!
  • 1 0
 The reasoning behind lucid makes lucid seem such a good name for a bike
  • 3 2
 Morpheus Prodigy should be the name as Anthony Messere will be riding it.
  • 1 0
 Ill be honest im not into these names.... MORPHEUS CHUBEY MESS FTW!!!
  • 2 0
 archetype or prodigy
  • 2 0
 all those names suck
  • 1 0
 All the names above, that are to be chosen from, are poor.
  • 2 0
 the POOFINGER!
  • 2 3
 Want something unique?? Why not name it the super bike. Flows and no one else has used it, I think. " hey what bike is that??" "Oh it just my new Morphues Super Bike!!!!!!"
  • 1 0
 WHAT? Illuminati symbolism! LMAO! Phenom it is.
  • 1 0
 My favorites are "Phenom" and "Icon" out of those!
  • 1 1
 anything but lotus, sounds to subtle for such a unique frame. icon sends it for me
  • 1 0
 i think Phenom is where its at
  • 2 0
 Vimana.
  • 2 0
 Prodigy!
  • 1 0
 Morpheus New Era The start of a new aspect in dirt jumping.
  • 2 0
 vimana
  • 2 0
 VIMANA!! Its the best!
  • 2 0
 envy
  • 2 0
 Vimana
  • 1 0
 I just cannot get over that back end....
  • 1 0
 to be honest i dont like any of those names
  • 2 0
 Vimana
  • 1 0
 call it the Nebuchadnezzar
  • 1 0
 in my opinion 9 out of those 10 names are a joke...
  • 1 0
 I am very stoked... short listed...!
  • 1 0
 sick name,I like the SCANDAL haha!
  • 1 0
 lotus
  • 3 2
 Morpheus BlueMamba
  • 1 0
 Phenom or Icon i think
  • 1 0
 morpheus dirt rival
  • 1 0
 Im feeling icon
  • 1 0
 lotus is sick
  • 1 0
 lotus
  • 1 0
 phenom
  • 1 0
 "The Swindle"
  • 1 0
 Morpheus Scandal
  • 1 0
 Phenom would be sick
  • 1 0
 lotus or vimana
  • 1 0
 PLATANO BANANA
  • 1 0
 epic this is a must have
  • 1 0
 intrepid should of won
  • 1 0
 Morpheus Toothpick..?
  • 3 2
 prodigy.....
  • 4 3
 I like, Vimana or Envy.
  • 4 3
 "Morpheus Lightsaber"
  • 1 0
 Morpheus Trickster
  • 1 0
 Icon or Envy
  • 1 0
 Lucid + Archetype
  • 1 0
 lotus!
  • 1 0
 Daemon or Icon
  • 1 0
 scandal for shure
  • 1 0
 Icon!
  • 1 0
 • Phenom  
  • 1 0
 archetype.
  • 1 1
 I would call it 'U-G-L-Y you aint got no alabye?'
  • 1 0
 nice spelling retard, it's 'alibi'
  • 1 0
 that why i put the question mark...................
  • 1 0
 the storm
  • 1 0
 MORPHEUS ICON
  • 1 0
 Lucid
  • 1 0
 ICON
  • 1 0
 PRODIGY!
  • 1 0
 Chuck Norris!
  • 1 0
 morphues dirtection?
  • 1 0
 P H E N O M for sure!!!
  • 1 0
 Morpheus: Freeman
  • 1 0
 Midget
  • 2 2
 Icon, Enyy or Scandal
  • 2 3
 I'd name it Raptor-bird of pray...
  • 3 3
 Vimana
  • 1 1
 Im not that fond of the choices here .... so ima stick with mine ... MORPHEUS CHUBEY MESS!! FTW!
  • 1 1
 i used that 3 days ago before anyone .but i said the chubby messa.its better than any of the other names and it honours the 2 riders that helped design it...
  • 1 1
 Icon
  • 1 4
 my name was the lotus!
  • 1 0
 Mine was the envy.







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