Paul Genovese on the 2013 Banshee Wildcard

Aug 23, 2012 at 8:00
Aug 23, 2012
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Back in April we asked Pinkbike readers to vote on the colour-scheme for the limited run of 50 2013 Banshee Wildcard frames. Fluorescent yellow was the run-away winner, so that's what went into production.

2013 Banshee Wildcard

The Wildcard is an extremely versatile Freeride frame with adjustable geometry & suspension travel. This relatively lightweight frame has a super low stand-over height which makes it great in the air & very easy to trick. If you're looking for the ideal bike for turning up the style in the bike park, the Wildcard fits the bill. If you'd rather take on the backcountry, the Wildcard offers a full-length seat tube & cable guides for a front derailleur. Equally at home shredding turns as it is hitting jumps, the Wildcard is a whole lot of fun.

Banshee Factory Rider Paul Genovese took delivery of his Wildcard during Crankworx & was soon putting it to good use in the Whistler Bike Park.

2013 Banshee Wildcard

2013 Banshee Wildcard

Sizes - small, medium, large
Travel - adjustable between 130mm & 165mm
Geometry - adjustable to suit your riding style
Frame spec - Hydroformed 7005 Alloy construction with 1.5" head tube, ISCG05 tabs & internally ribbed stays for increased stiffness

2013 Banshee Wildcard

The Wildcard is available NOW with a US MSRP of $1649 including an X-Fusion O2 R AV shock. Contact your local Banshee dealer to place an order.

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Thanks to Derek Dix for the photos & Paul Genovese for turning up the style.

2013 Banshee Wildcard
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37 Comments

  • + 14
flag ZacSmith (Aug 23, 2012 at 10:09)
 Guys, THIS is neon GREEN - img713.imageshack.us/img713/2325/bikew.jpg - I have been educating people on the Neon Green vs Neon Yellow debate since the early 1990's trust me hahaha
  • + 3
flag Angryham (Aug 23, 2012 at 11:48)
 cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2012/05/16/1337163064043-ktrlk5qkpa4g-360-70.jpg

hurts the eyes
  • + 10
flag suicidedownhiller (Aug 23, 2012 at 13:11)
 On what planet is a raw bike with green decals fluorescent yellow?
  • + 15
flag paulgenovese Plus (Aug 23, 2012 at 13:57)
 Trust me in real life it is yellow.
  • - 7
flag deeeight Plus (Aug 23, 2012 at 14:32) (Below Threshold) show comment
 Fine...in real life its yellow... its still just a polished raw frame with a decal kit in yellow and a rocker link that looks to be fluo yellow powdercoat. I think when people were voting they were expecting the whole frame to be the colour.
  • - 1
flag jumpman2334 (Aug 23, 2012 at 15:25)
 +1 deeeight.

although after seeing aaron ross' bikes (bmx) over the years and every bmx'er whos not really a bmx'er getting hard ons over stupid floro paint. im done with floro painted bikes and parts. too much attention i dont want...
  • + 8
flag dylansiggers (Aug 23, 2012 at 16:10)
 @deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeight ohhh my god who caares
  • + 3
flag tonestar (Aug 23, 2012 at 17:39)
 Jesus Deeeeeeeeeight, did you even vote in the original pole Banshee took, if you had, you would know that there were pictures of all of the colour options to look at before your voted. If you don't know, then shut it, really, I mean it, just shut it....
  • + 1
flag builttoride (Aug 23, 2012 at 20:30)
 www.pinkbike.com/photo/8568219 that is what Banshee green looks like!
  • + 1
flag AidenCrocker (Aug 24, 2012 at 14:06)
 @jumpman2334, whatever colour your rocking, im sure you dont get any attention at all.
  • + 1
flag jumpman2334 (Oct 4, 2012 at 9:31)
 @aiden

that is the point. i dont want attention. i could care less.

i just want to ride
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  • + 9
flag FrydSpl33n (Aug 21, 2012 at 11:09)
 I really like the quality look in this bike. They work hard on making affordable quality bikes!
  • + 30
flag Liam-Bosse (Aug 23, 2012 at 9:19)
 What did anything you just said have to do with anything at all? ^^ lol
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  • + 3
flag hampsteadbandit (Aug 23, 2012 at 12:17)
 loved my Wildcard - super fun bike to ride:

gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb1916323/p4pb1916323.jpg

great to see Banshee doing a LTD edition of this frame, if you are one of those riders who likes to do "everything" including very aggressive riding, its a somewhat unusual and unique frame in that marketplace
  • + 2
flag nostyle (Aug 23, 2012 at 13:19)
 Totally agree! I have mine in the fifth season and it´s still going strong and is still fun to ride. The best and most versatile Bike I have owned so far.
Get one and enjoy ...
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  • + 2
flag tonestar (Aug 23, 2012 at 14:26)
 Wow, you guys reminded me of why I stopped posting on these forums.
It's neon Yellow, just let it go at that, if you can't trust people who have seen the bike in person, including the guy who owns it (Paul posted at the top), then you should really check your head.
  • + 5
flag jumpman2334 (Aug 23, 2012 at 15:26)
 give people a chance to fight about something on the interwebz and its almost guaranteed that they will do it everytime. interweb always brings out the best gene pools.
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  • + 6
flag Shott202 (Aug 21, 2012 at 16:42)
 super clean.... i might have to order one tomorrow
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  • + 3
flag tonestar (Aug 23, 2012 at 12:09)
 Trust me, it is neon yellow, I have seen it in person. You can see it in the action shots, the lighting in the closeups makes it look more green.
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  • + 1
flag nato (Aug 23, 2012 at 15:58)
 I have been shredding on my Wildcard for 4 seasons now and it is still the most fun bike I have ever ridden and the only bike to last past 2 seasons of my abuse. Great job Banshee, thanks for the bike!
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  • + 3
flag UncleCliffy (Aug 23, 2012 at 8:32)
 "Fluorescent yellow was the run-away winner, so that's what went into production." Well...? Where's the pics?
  • + 4
flag tonestar (Aug 23, 2012 at 8:39)
 It was raw, with fluorescent yellow graphics and link that was the winner, all the choices were raw with different link and graphic colours.
  • + 16
flag UncleCliffy (Aug 23, 2012 at 8:44)
 Is my computer screwed up? The link/graphics look green to me...
  • + 2
flag KuroHada (Aug 23, 2012 at 10:50)
 Yup, that looks like green, like the trees in the background.
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  • + 1
flag shishka (Aug 24, 2012 at 6:11)
 Ya the wildcard a badass machine, my boy run one now. 2013's looking good, soo many great bikes which one to go with???? Banshee stepping game up and weights down.
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  • + 1
flag Benji-man (Aug 23, 2012 at 15:25)
 Loving the look of this... As a rule, all my bikes are black with a white fork.. but i'd happily have this.

Shame Banshee / Mythic are so expensive over here :/
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  • + 2
flag nicktheriault (Aug 23, 2012 at 9:01)
 bought mine a month ago!... from 2009 ): considering not much has changed from then, guaranteed this bike is f*cking sick.
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  • + 4
flag gmanfreeride (Aug 23, 2012 at 13:31)
 just bought 50...
  • + 1
flag jumpman2334 (Aug 23, 2012 at 15:27)
 lemme get 49 of em
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  • + 1
flag cameronb3321 (Aug 23, 2012 at 18:16)
 I still think Banshee's rawed frames are the best looking things out, and they look great with any decals other than the purple from a few years back....
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  • + 1
flag toddersby (Aug 24, 2012 at 7:27)
 Looks like the ideal bike for a bit of everything, why are they making so few? I'd love one.
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  • + 1
flag tonestar (Aug 23, 2012 at 8:41)
 PS. I think there is only about 15 out of the 50 coming to North America, so if you are interested, get on this quickly.
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  • + 1
flag themountain (Aug 24, 2012 at 3:45)
 eeekk...yellow/greenish again..Frown but the bike is outstanding !!
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  • + 1
flag hillbillyHOTROD (Aug 23, 2012 at 8:05)
 You won't do it Shott. Order me one 2
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  • + 1
flag coticrider (Aug 23, 2012 at 9:45)
 Looks more green than fluorescent yellow.dam nice looking bike though!
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  • + 1
flag kerberos (Aug 23, 2012 at 9:46)
 Green is the new yellow!
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