Steve Peat - World's Bike Check

Aug 30, 2012
by Steel City Media  
Steve Peat walks you through all of his amazing, custom kit for the 2012 World Champs in Leogang, Austria!


Steve Peat s 2012 World Champs bike - image by Jacob Gibbons

Steve Peat s 2012 World Champs bike - image by Jacob Gibbons

Steve Peat s 2012 World Champs bike - image by Jacob Gibbons

Steve Peat s 2012 World Champs bike - image by Jacob Gibbons

Steve Peat s 2012 World Champs bike - image by Jacob Gibbons

Steve Peat s 2012 World Champs bike - image by Jacob Gibbons

Steve Peat s 2012 World Champs bike - image by Jacob Gibbons

Steve Peat s 2012 World Champs bike - image by Jacob Gibbons

Steve Peat s 2012 World Champs bike - image by Jacob Gibbons

Image by Jacob Gibbons

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161 Comments
  • 104 1
 think im in love with that bike
  • 11 2
 Right? So wicked. Damn.
  • 13 25
flag yannickbisson (Aug 30, 2012 at 11:18) (Below Threshold)
 gettin a bit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evel_Knievel

Nice rig tho
  • 15 2
 Too many times the paint jobs don't match the contours of the frame but I think this job does it perfectly. Accentuates the swoopy lines, makes the carbon V-10 even more fast-looking. The UJ running up the back of the seat tube is sooo money. On the other hand the ENVE and other decals clouding up the rear triangle are less successfully oriented. But the ENVE logos on the wheels with the UJ are creatively placed and well done. "Bloody well done" as you foppish lads might say.
  • 22 2
 Technically, it's a Union flag, it only becomes a Union Jack when flown about a ship. Still, top show old boy!
  • 4 0
 Holy crap! This thing is gorgeous!
  • 6 3
 @brit-100 thanks for the technical info.
  • 14 1
 I dunno bout you guys but.... boner acheived.
  • 1 0
 ok someone please tell me whats this thing that is protecting rear triangle from chain and what might they used to glue it?
  • 1 1
 Is that true? I never knew that. Good pup quiz knowledge.
  • 4 2
 I envy his enve's.
  • 3 0
 Indeed... enve hoops + chris king hub = a sexy little wheelset
  • 1 16
flag madmax650 (Aug 30, 2012 at 15:28) (Below Threshold)
 Oh my god! Steve peats bike! Ahahhh! You all go on like little girls over some boy band about his bike. Hahajahaha
  • 2 0
 Love it, but can't get past the seat placement! Argh!
  • 8 4
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  • 4 0
 I give huge props to pro racers who can handle their own mechanical shit, and I saw video of Steve Peat building up the wheels on this bike himself. That is AWESOME.
  • 1 1
 @brit-100 interesting info, but it looks like both are acceptable: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Flag#Other_names
  • 2 0
 @ chajcu I'm pretty sure it's Scotch brand rubber mastic tape 2228. It's made for electrical connections, but it works well as a chain stay protector. I buy it at Home Depot here, but I'm sure you could pick it up online somewhere.

solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/EMDCI/Home/Products/Catalog/~/Scotch-Rubber-Mastic-Tape-2228-1x10FT-1-in-x-10-ft-25-mm-x-3-05-m-12-per-case?N=4294938279+5427538&Nr=AND%28hrcy_id%3AGSW8KFMZHKgs_F0QHDV38KM_N2RL3FHWVK_GPD0K8BC31gv%29&loc=en_US&plmlblid=1273696351712&rt=d&sorttype=list
  • 3 0
 No, no, no, not unless it is flown on the 'JACK' mast!
  • 1 0
 can i have one of those dad?
  • 36 2
 So where's he from?
  • 53 0
 albuquerque new mexico
  • 6 0
 Interesting.
  • 6 10
flag sanjosedre (Aug 30, 2012 at 10:39) (Below Threshold)
 Compton California
  • 6 4
 @SanJoseDre

You have the best username of all time.
  • 8 0
 That bike should be everyone on this site's dream downhill build. Shimano, Enve, Santa Cruz, Fox, okay, maybe not CrankBrothers pedals (okay, I guess if you have your own mechanic!)
  • 12 2
 i'm a little disappointed that peaty didn't go all out and get red white or blue handlebars and tires.
  • 5 4
 i would love to see red and blue tires!
  • 5 17
flag DandelionDan (Aug 30, 2012 at 11:52) (Below Threshold)
 Nah, my dream dh build would be a dobermann stella or a rocky mountain flatline with raceface and marzocchi.
  • 2 0
 grosssss.... that's just my opinion
  • 3 1
 bad taste party here we come
  • 7 1
 You would think for someone who has 20 years on the British team they would have remembered to register him for the world champs. Good luck Peaty.
  • 2 0
 LOL! Epic FAIL.
  • 12 6
 why do all you yanks wish it was yours with the union jack on every component?
  • 16 1
 Because it looks mint, duh
  • 25 1
 Red, white & blue all over. Couple changes and its Team USA bike eh!

Sweet ride! Good luck and I hope you come in second, right behind Stevie Smith.
  • 8 10
 Yeah eh! Pretty sweet eh! Eh!
  • 17 3
 Because they secretly all wish they were still British - ever heard a conversation from a bunch of Americans: "I'm half English, quarter Scottish, quarter Welsh" - and this is from someone who is fourth or fifth generation American.
  • 12 1
 heh, amrskipro...... very true, Americans do go on about where their ancestors hail from....... but the reason we want that bike is because it looks rad. Union Jack and all.
  • 9 0
 I'm half Norwegian, but I've never been there, and I live in Arizona. So basically I'm not Norwegian...
  • 11 0
 being a scot and a brit, i like how many americans and canadians are proud of their british ancestory...i dont see the problem with it...they're welcome to come over for a dram and a bit downhill i say..
  • 9 1
 yet they slate tea and crumpets at the first oppertunity, most have never tried a cup of tea and crumpets.
  • 2 0
 CaptainLip....aint nothin but a thing...we can all stereotype...
  • 6 0
 Im not really quite sure of what a crumpet is ... but i would try one.
  • 7 0
 they are lush toasted with butter on. nom nom nom.
  • 5 1
 true, nom nom !!!!. ...or honey.. The dough can be used for sweet and savoury toppings. I often do them with tomato puree and cheese to make a crumpet pizza!
  • 6 0
 hell yeah! crumpet for the win!
  • 2 0
 Hmm, they look like English Muffins. Is that why we call them that? ....... You learn something new everyday.....
  • 8 0
 Hey, when this is all over can we go get some Crumpets? I could eat a whole mess a' crumpets.
  • 3 11
flag iamluke (Aug 30, 2012 at 12:10) (Below Threshold)
 i didn't knew that peaty is a pimp, because that bike is total pimpmobile.
  • 1 3
 Pimpmobile?? Wut??
  • 5 0
 Riding that bike on a muddy trail In the rain followed by afternoon tea with scones, cakes and crumpets would be a perfect day for us Brits...
  • 3 0
 Because all bike parts sound fancier with a Brit accent.
  • 5 0
 The pros get all the toys. Peaty don't crash that thing Ride it like hell.
  • 4 0
 I love it soooo much, but mismatched brakes in the photos??? :-/ still damn sexy!!!
  • 1 1
 Thats probably because the xtr caliper is lighter for the rear brake... idk though
  • 2 0
 But the xtr is the front brake with the saint m820 rear :-/
  • 2 0
 lol yeti mustve forgot its a brit riding the bike
  • 5 0
 Absolutely fan fucking tastic.
  • 5 0
 Sir Steve Peat, sounds good...
  • 6 0
 DO NOT RETIRE!
  • 1 0
 OOOoooooooo YAAaaaaaaa Somebody got real personal with that bike and real creative with the sticker deisgns. They smoked alot of dope and said yup let me try this oooo yaaaa that works!!! Look amazing!!!!
  • 3 0
 haha gee should do super brit paintjob too if they both made podium that would be pretty funny
  • 4 0
 Done right ! Good Luck Peaty.
  • 5 0
 Peaty is the fucking man
  • 4 1
 Plenty union jacks that's for sure! 20 years on the British team is some achievement though!
  • 2 0
 Imagine what it take for someone to received this custom bike for free.................you deserve it Steve,what a career!!
  • 3 0
 The saddle needs to go....
  • 1 0
 I always think that when I see his bikes lol I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE!!!! Other than that it's one of the nicest bikes i've seen
  • 2 0
 I wouldnt Piss on this bike of it was on fire. Union jack is whack, bring the black back
  • 3 0
 How badass would you feel racing with a kit and bike like that?!
  • 7 1
 how would you feel if you crashed hard and scratched all those new shiny bits??? Wink
  • 3 0
 Is he running the old High Rollers?
  • 6 0
 always.
  • 2 0
 It's funny to see...as an ad for the new High Roller II rolls across the top of the screen.
  • 4 2
 If Gwin don't win Which he will! This is the Man that I'd really like to see take the Win!
  • 3 0
 American frame? Taiwan maybe.
  • 1 0
 Lots of spacer under the top crown and a spacer under the direct mount crown, be interested to know what effective handle bar height he is running
  • 2 0
 daaaamn those ravens are ugly he needs a blue and red spring too!! that'd be awesome
  • 3 1
 can I be british for a day?!?! if i was on team canada id get mistaken for team japan and swiss
  • 3 0
 He's a champion win or lose
  • 3 0
 STEVE PEAT IS THE MAN - LONG LIVE THE KING
  • 1 2
 To be honest, and it looks like I'm the only that thinks it, I don't like the look of the V10. It's not helped by the fact that everyone on the syndicate is well over 6 foot tall and rides a massive garden gate sized bike with 2 metres of seatpost showing! Still gotta love Peaty though, hope he's up there as a contender this weekend.
  • 2 0
 "if you see me cryin' in the woods, it's because my frame's chipped" Big Grin hahahah
  • 1 0
 Peaty's rockn Super Hero style! Win races, fight evil villains and look good doing it. Livin full custom, so fun. First scratch hurts the most. Stay healthy and have a blast!
  • 1 0
 Amazing looking steed, no matter what team you ride for it should be the one race you get to go as patriotic as you like and have ever bell and whistle how you want it.
  • 1 0
 20 years...what a legend! If Santa Cruz produced that they'd make a mint! And the Royal race kit too. Love it. Good luck Peaty
  • 3 0
 Damn!
  • 1 0
 does anybody know whats stuff he's using on his chainstays????
Locks like super silent rubber
  • 2 0
 Its's Scotch 2228 rubber mastic tape.
  • 2 0
 Love it, by far best bike I've seen in a long time
  • 1 0
 Wait a minute. Did he say Fox Air fork? Did I miss that product announcement?
  • 2 0
 Even he's kick's got a new paintjob!
  • 3 0
 dat guide
  • 2 0
 i'm not British but that bike is so badass!!
  • 1 0
 I dont even think i could ride that its so nice WOW!!! ... YEA probably would!
  • 2 0
 SEXY LIKE MODEL!!!!!
  • 2 0
 oh my god...
  • 1 0
 Love the Union Jack colours and the bike is sick as well!!
  • 1 0
 Please... give this man a different pair of shoes...
  • 1 0
 What a statement and what a rider ... thank god Peaty is british Smile
  • 2 0
 i wish it were mine!
  • 2 0
 BEAUTIFUL kit.......
  • 2 1
 Stem rise looks soooo high.
  • 1 0
 yeah, it's a sweet piece of kit, but looks really long too.
  • 1 0
 That bike is shiny and fresh looking! Smile
  • 2 1
 Why so much rise on the stem?
  • 3 0
 Because he's tall, and it's to suit the track. You'll notice they ALL run taller front end set ups, and softer rear springs/compression tunes when the track get near vertical. It's all about balancing ones self on the bike.
  • 3 0
 thus are the luxuries of being pro. plenty of parts at your disposal to dial in the proper setup for each course.
  • 1 0
 ...don´t like carbon much but still drooling over that pictures!! Razz
  • 1 0
 peaty will win this bike is sick and will take him to glory!
  • 2 1
 Air forks, carbon rear, lots of goodies in there Big Grin
  • 1 0
 WOW!!! that bike is a beast!
  • 1 0
 Saaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeett!
  • 1 0
 Stevie Smith needs that but Canadian!!!
  • 1 0
 That thing is too nice to ride!
  • 1 0
 Beautiful!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 perfect *.*
  • 1 0
 fox 40 RAD
  • 2 1
 Badass! So he clips in?
  • 1 0
 yup most do
  • 1 0
 pimp wagon
  • 1 0
 what pedals?
  • 1 0
 Brand of the stem
  • 3 2
 Wow, custom paint much?
  • 3 5
 From which country does he come from? xD
  • 1 0
 I think its badass
  • 1 0
 no coment
  • 1 0
 That's a sick bike!
  • 1 0
 Definitely badass.
  • 1 4
 love it! its a race bike! its meant to stand out! be gaudy! and you may even find the colours of the british flag on there. not the american flag.
  • 1 2
 daaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmm
  • 1 1
 that v10 is.. white Frown
  • 1 2
 FANCY BIKE >>>FANCY BOY >>>
  • 2 5
 He better place top ten with all that crap... Or at least be up at the second split before he crashes out.
  • 1 4
 RED WHITE n BLUE 'MEEEERIICAAAA!!!!!
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