Cam Zink's Custom YT Tues CF - Red Bull Rampage 2015

Cam Zink has been attending Red Bull Rampage for over a decade now, and each time his tires hit the red Utah dirt the mountain bike world takes notice, eager to witness his next mind blowing feat. The massive 360s he landed in 2010 and 2014, and the enormous backflip off the Oakley Sender in 2013 are some of the wildest moves ever performed on a mountain bike, and it doesn't look like Zink has plans to slow down anytime soon, injuries be damned (he's nursing a separated SC joint this year).

When the big day arrives on Friday, Zink will be dropping in aboard custom 26” wheeled YT Tues CF. The bike's black carbon frame has been decked out with a stars and stripes themed paint job, and just in case the American motif wasn't a giveaway as to whose bike this is, 'Zink' has been painted on the shock linkage.

Deity's TMac pedals aren't on the market yet, but that's scheduled to change in the next few weeks. The wide, concave platform was designed to provide plenty of traction for stomping landings, no matter how big the huck.

Sensus Swayze grips have been slid onto Cam's signature aluminum handlebar, the Deity CZ38. The bar measures 760mm wide and has 38mm of rise.

Suspension

The YT Tues has plenty of travel (208mm in the rear and 200mm up front) at the ready to absorb whatever comes its way, but it takes more than just spinning a few dials to get a bike's suspension completely set up for Red Bull Rampage. After all, plummeting to earth after launching off a 40+ foot cliff places unique demands on a bike's suspension, demands which require diving into the fork and shock's internals to alter the rebound tune and increase the end stroke ramp up.

To go along with the custom tuning from RockShox, Zink is running more air pressure in his RockShox Boxxer World Cup and a 350 in/lb spring on the Vivid R2C, settings which are slightly stiffer than what he would typically run for his 170 pound weight.

26" Novatec Demon wheels.

A 2.4" Kenda Honey Badger in the rear is paired with a 2.7" Nevegal up front.

26" For... Sometimes

According to Zink, for DH racing he prefers to run a 27.5” wheel in the front and a 26” in the back, but when it comes time for Rampage, he finds that the slightly smaller wheels make it easier to maneuver the bike for flips and spins. A pair of Novatec Demon wheels are mounted up with a 2.7” Kenda Nevegal in the front and a 2.4” Honey Badger in the rear, both set up tubeless and inflated to 40 psi. That's higher than usual, but the reasoning is that a little less traction is better than running the risk of rolling a tire off the rim mid-run.

Drivetrain / Brakes

The bike's drivetrain is comprised of SRAM's 7 speed X01 DH gruppo, although given how steep the course is, Zink probably won't be doing much shifting during his run. There's still no chain guide of any sort up front, but that same set up worked out last year, and there's really no reason why it wouldn't work again.

Brakes are the final part of the equation, and Zink has gone with Avid Code brakes to keep things under control. The powerful four piston stoppers have proven their worth on the steepest terrain imaginable, and continue to be a popular choice for everyone from Rampage athletes to World Cup DH racers.

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222 Comments

330 17

leafyboss (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:43)

26 aint dead

48 2

Wyattnel (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:58)

Preach

56 5

freerider1057 FL (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:07)

What a beauty rig. YTs have really been growing on me

22 54

adrennan FL (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:07) (Below Threshold)

The professionals are obviously wrong I was told 26 is dead

39 18

slumgullion (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:09)

It's not dead, but it only lives at Rampage and Crankworx.

167 4

colin1486 (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:30)

and on my bike...

71 8

Lagr1980 FL (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:40)

and on mine

25 133

lawnweenies1 (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:45) (Below Threshold)

26 is dead

54 3

tetopluz (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:48)

And on mine

51 3

dylandoe (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:56)

And on mine.

46 3

Kickazz8 (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:00)

And on mine.

48 1

camcoz69 (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:06)

Wait... my bike has 26 inch wheels. Can I ride like Zink yet? My name is even Cam

29 2

conv3rt (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:08)

And on one of mine.

52 6

hypermoto (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:16)

I still run a 26" too.

But you guys do realize that a 2.7 Kenda 26" tire is damn near identical in overall diameter as a 2.5 Maxxis 27.5" tire, right?

52 10

carbonbootprint (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:24)

26" till I die. f*ck a gimmick.

16 1

camcoz69 (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:24)

@hypermoto sounds like a good reason to not buy new wheels.

choppertank3e (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:27)

Hence why he runs it up front.

19 3

dars51 (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:33)

who the hell said 26 is dead?

martis (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:44)

26 x 2.7... hmm... so the general consensus around these parts lately has been that 27.5 x 2.35 is the hot ticket, and even in the past few years (2010-2014ish) in PA, it seemed everyone running 26 inch wheels was on a 2.35 tire and an "AM" wheelset for weight savings... I've always maintained that the wider 2.5 tires (the widest I could readily find, at least... I could almost never get my hands on a 2.7 Minion) would allow me to have more control, and as a result, reach higher speeds and go bigger. Lighter isn't always better.

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dylandoe (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:56)

Yup. 26" x 2.7 is about identical to 27.5" with a 2.35. Why would you stop making 26"?

Greed. The masses are dumb enough to believe that new is better, and will now have to buy everything all over again as a result.

You can stop letting them kill 26". It's not too late.

21 2

billymac1370 (Oct 14, 2015 at 20:10)

And on mine

20 1

lurch710 (Oct 14, 2015 at 20:26)

Mine too

27 0

martis (Oct 14, 2015 at 20:28)

I have 26" wheels on my 2010 Session, which, if I'm honest, has one more good season left in it before I retire the bike. What irritates me is that when I buy a new bike in 2017 (It's going to be an alloy Tues if they're still making one) I will have a well-maintained Fox 40, two sets of wheels, and about a dozen assorted Minions with 60% tread that will become essentially useless to me unless I keep the Session as a full backup rig. Shit can go wrong in a heartbeat, and if I'm going to be riding a bike park 15 hours from home, I'd like to have spares of items that commonly get ruined. But in the case of not being given a choice to run 26 by the industry, it puts me (and likely a lot of other riders who have spent some time amassing spare parts and don't have limitless funds) in a frustrating situation.

15 1

AlpineNate (Oct 14, 2015 at 20:29)

and on mine

39 2

anchoricex (Oct 14, 2015 at 20:47)

AND MY AXE

17 1

anchoricex (Oct 14, 2015 at 20:49)

ps I built a 26" rig this year (see profile) and ngaz n hoes is jockin it at every bike park.

just kidding. people laugh at me. I fall a lot. nobody talks to me anymore. I should've listened to those dads i ran into at redbull hillclimb

21 1

martis (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:12)

I should create and market "26 is dead" and "long live 26" tee shirts. Either way, I win.

10 1

endlessbiking (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:13)

FYI, some bikes provide options for wheel size: Rocky Mountain Maiden. This gives you options!

DB@EB

10 0

brncr6 (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:19)

And on my bike!

martis (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:28)

@endlessbiking I like the Maiden and I think Rocky is on the right track by giving riders the choice of their wheels. What I don't like is the price and lack of an alloy frame (I love carbon but don't need to spend $2000 extra dollars to save two pounds. I'll do more cardio and eat less Taco Bell if weight is a concern).

13 0

Bike078 (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:30)

And on mine as well, my brothers.

martis (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:39)

Here's a legit question: I know it mentions that this is a "custom" bike. Does this pertain to the graphics, the build, or the layup and angles of the frame itself? Essentially, what I'm wondering is if this is an off-the-shelf frame fitted with a 26 fork and wheels. If so, I'm even more sold on the Tues as my next bike. If not, no big deal, I've come to terms with accepting the reality of living in a 27.5 world.

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anchoricex (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:50)

im pretty sure I read from the cruz fest bike checks earlier this year that zink has a custom rear triangle fitted for a 26" wheel. but I also dont know shit and my girlfriend calls me out daily for my credibility issues

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therealtylerdurden (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:53)

It's not too late to join the party, is it? I gots 26 too.

billythegerbil FL (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:54)

And my hardtail

12 0

AlpineNate (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:55)

Andreau is also riding a 26" YT at Rampage

anchoricex (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:58)

found the mtb mag bike check, I don't know if it's gone into production since. This was last April. www.mtb-mag.com/en/fest-bike-check-cam-zinks-prototype-yt-tues

martis (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:08)

@anchoricex nice, thanks for digging that up! Great photos in that feature... something interesting about his bike that's worth mentioning... no one I know bothers to play with the reach adjustment on their levers. Apparently Zink does, and confirms that (at least in this department) I'm doing it right by cranking that dial WAY in.

blinkpike (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:08)

YT should do a flip-chip axle mount like my NS Soda.

It came with 27.5" wheels, but they get taco'd I can use the spare 26" wheels that I already have, and get shorter chainstays to boot.

It's win/win/win.

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headyspliff (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:21)

Have any of you honestly tried a new 27.5 Dh bike? I'm all for 26 ain't dead, but I highly reccomend trying anew Dh race bike. They are insanely fast.

lawnweenies1 (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:24)

^^^^^^^

Tmission (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:34)

Your clearly a fool then.

10 3

scottzg (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:35)

@Gr8day4ridin
It's not 10mm of rim that makes them insanely fast.

blinkpike (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:35)

* yore

martis (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:36)

@blinkpike choices are good. It's a shame they don't do the chip on the Fuzz as well. YT could potentially offer the 26" seatstays as an aftermarket option, but based on the carbon construction of the seatstays, The chip idea, if adopted by all the major players would, in my mind, ease a lot of the frustration being expressed by 26 guys like myself. However, in YT's case, I doubt that the expense of redesigning the whole piece to accommodate a chip-style system (also taking into account engineering, molds, materials, marketing, and testing) would be very cost effective, and in the end the feature probably wouldn't translate to a whole lot of sales growth. Maybe in a few years when the bike will potentially get a re-design for whatever gets adopted industry-wide by then (DI2, axle standards, etc) they'll move to a backwards-compatible system, but I'm sure that depends on how many serious customers are coming to them wanting 26 compatibility, as opposed to rando pinkbike commentors (I am aware that I am one, and I've come to terms with that).

12 1

Turboute (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:38)

+1 for 26 ain't dead. Even my trail bike is still 26

martis (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:51)

@Gr8day4ridin I'm not discounting the ride characteristics of a 27.5 bike. They're fast, they're noticeably better in the rocks, and it's easier to hold onto momentum. They feel great. What I'm bummed about is the spare 26" wheels and tires I've amassed over the past five years, not to mention the best fork I've ever ridden being incompatible with my next DH rig. I'm either going to have to keep my old bike as a whole and bring it along on trips in case I fold a 27.5 wheel, bite the bullet and pay resort prices for a new wheel/tire, or simply start from scratch, building new wheelsets and stockpiling my moderately-used 27.5 tires for spares when I inevitably shred a sidewall.

iqbal-achieve (Oct 14, 2015 at 23:02)

@blinkpike my 26" Tues had a chip system but was for adjusting CS length. I've no idea whether they still do on the new 650b ones.

EnduroriderPL (Oct 14, 2015 at 23:08)

And mine.

mikelee (Oct 14, 2015 at 23:58)

*you're

metong (Oct 15, 2015 at 0:18)

And both mine. Hell, 26" and the gimmick size didn't made any difference when we rode the wet and muddy trails.

redfire (Oct 15, 2015 at 0:41)

I remember once, in my other job, someone saying "vinyl is dead".........

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

bikecustomizer (Oct 15, 2015 at 0:57)

Nothing to add besides: AOM(And On Mine)

feeblesmith (Oct 15, 2015 at 1:04)

26 wont die because of wheel size/ tire size mixing possibilties( i hope..). For a 160 am/enduro 650B bike having a dedicated DH wheelset is handy, so why not have 26 rear on that dh wheelset to slack things out a bit?

markg1150 (Oct 15, 2015 at 2:05)

27.5 x 2.35 is a Dam sight lighter, faster and more flickable than a 26 x 2.7 (awfully close to + size that everyone is moaning about too)
But hey if people wanna slap lead tires on and wreck the handling just to be in the 26 for life club carry on.
personally I'd just stick my old 26 stuff on a 27.5 frame till it wore out then replace as normal. Nothing is lost or wasted. 27.5 costs the same as 26 stuff did.
Using a 26 x 2.7 at rampage makes sense due to the massive impacts and terrain ect but would be pointless on more normal terrain /situations IMHO

headshot FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 2:54)

And on mine!

Lanwolve (Oct 15, 2015 at 3:44)

Mine also!!!

JanB (Oct 15, 2015 at 4:59)

And mine

steve12477 (Oct 15, 2015 at 5:21)

and on mine!!

Marcelo666 FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 5:45)

And on mine!

slipnjloc (Oct 15, 2015 at 6:12)

Last season i ran 2.6 michelins and they were pretty darn close to 27.5, increased rollover and more speed in the rough, this season i went back to dhf 2.5 n hated it until i found the right combo, dhf 2.7 front magic mary 2.35 rear.

slipnjloc (Oct 15, 2015 at 6:15)

Who says you cant run 26 on your new bike? Or get a scott gambler or voltage, both allow you to run 26 or 27.5

panchocampbell (Oct 15, 2015 at 6:37)

and mine

gabriel-mission9 (Oct 15, 2015 at 7:11)

And mine 5 bikes in 26 to be exact. Plus 2 bmx's and 2 road bikes. My garage says 26 aint dead.

bigd8006 (Oct 15, 2015 at 8:00)

I saw that 2.7 and was like whhaaaatt!!! That's a big ass tire. Next year fat bike class.

mojoriders (Oct 15, 2015 at 8:02)

I wouldn't say insainly fast. World Cup times prove that they are not in that much faster if at. This season I have been on a 27.5. And yes it feels good and nothing to complain about but does not feel insainly different

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north-shore-bike-shop (Oct 15, 2015 at 8:29)

Bla bla bla. How many of you have BOUGHT a NEW 26" bike this year? That's right crickets. The same 26" bikes we put on the showroom floor this spring are still sitting there with big sale tags on 'em. And that's why 26" IS, in fact, DEAD.

PS my 2016 fleet consists of 3 26" bikes, all new. If I add a dh to the stsble, it will be a 26" Transition TR500.

headshot FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 8:32)

Me, new otb 2011 Sworks enduro :-)

Lagr1980 FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 8:33)

the present & future of 26" is adjustable geo for 26 & slightly bigger sister wheel... (transitions, banshees, scotts)

qman11 (Oct 15, 2015 at 8:46)

26 clearly aint dead looking at that other page with the pic of an entire rack of 26" session parks. None of the C3 team ride a 27.5 bike.

redfire (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:08)

"And that's why 26" IS, in fact, DEAD"

and yet then you say,

"PS my 2016 fleet consists of 3 26" bikes, all new"

CLEARLY.... 26 AINT DEAD

maxwellington (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:39)

Capslock doesn't make you sound smarter, Matt.

north-shore-bike-shop (Oct 15, 2015 at 15:45)

Foiled again! I was sure when I woke up this morning I would post something on Pinkbike comments that would make me sound smart. You think I care what I sound like? I am contributing a fact. 26" wheel bikes don't sell. You think manufacturers are going to keep designing and producing bikes because a couple pros and bike shop curmudgeons ride them? If people don't buy 26" bikes they will cease to exist.

lawnweenies1 (Oct 15, 2015 at 16:05)

^^^^^

freesportuk (Oct 19, 2015 at 9:13)

All 3 of my bikes are 26".... I always get passed on the trails by bigger wheels.....oh wait......no I don't!

54 15

Alias530 (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:16)

A rider like that can obviously make anything work but seriously, Kenda tires and Novatec wheels? Poverty

54 1

timrippeth FL (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:05)

Zink is a man of the people.

20 1

UtahBikeMike (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:12)

The honey badger is truly one of the worst tires I've tried. Novatec stuff has been great to me, though.

13 15

hamncheez (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:34)

nevegal will never die!

13 2

nmpearson (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:42)

I can't believe kenda is still alive. Those tires seriously are the worst i've used. the nevegal will pop riding on pavement

12 16

Alias530 (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:56) (Below Threshold)

I don't know how Kenda and Schwalbe even exist when Maxxis is around. Schwalbe at least grips well but doesn't last for shit.

martis (Oct 14, 2015 at 20:35)

I have a shiny, fresh set of Nevegals that I've had for a few years as a set of backup tires, but I always find myself bouncing between the old standard Minions and Bontrager G5s (the most underrated DH tire on the market). I know people who swear by Nevegals, so maybe I'll mount them up and give them a shot. If everyone on here hates them, well... at least they get a reaction. Schwalbes are too damn expensive, I don't care how good the Magic Mary is supposed to be.

12 1

UtahBikeMike (Oct 14, 2015 at 20:43)

Nevegals aren't terrible, they perform well but they have a ton of rolling resistance.

carym (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:37)

I see a few of the YT guys running the Kenda's at Northstar when they are there. They might slow them down, but I sure doesn't look like it.

martis (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:49)

If you're fast, you're fast. I mean... in the mid 90's Tomac used to consistently dominate on those Tioga Farmer John tires. Even at 12 years old, after one ride, I accepted the reality that those things were f*cking terrifying on anything other than smooth, freshly paved asphalt, eventually gave up trying to ride on them, threw them in the trash and bought smoke/darts like all the cool kids.

enduro94 (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:10)

Whats wrong with novatec wheels?
Never personally had them but they seem solid. Or nah?

chyu (Oct 15, 2015 at 3:22)

760mm bars too.

12 1

ajayflex FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 5:13)

@enduro94 nothing is wrong with Novatel wheels. The kids these days just want carbon enves on everything, and trashcan the rest.

Alias530 (Oct 15, 2015 at 6:49)

@ajayflex - tons of reports of broken hubs on MTBR. I didn't even know they made rims or complete wheelsets but their hubs suck.

yoshiro (Oct 15, 2015 at 8:48)

@chyu that's really ymmv-ish tho . . .

brassinne (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:18)

@UtahBikeMike
Nevegals are pretty good in dryer/rocky conditions. I have a 26x2.7" and 2.5". Perfect for monster trucking thru gnarly rock gardens. But yeah, rolling resistance is quite bad compared to my 2.7" dhf and 2.4" dhr2 combo. (2.5 dhf is smaller than the newer 2.4" stuff by the way maxxis) I'm looking to retire them for some Magic Mary's.

ajayflex FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 15:46)

@alias 30 there's plenty of reports of broken everything on mtbr. Whats your point?

Alias530 (Oct 15, 2015 at 16:24)

Yes but certain products fail more than others. Are you going to drive an 80's Jaguar that's in the shop more than on the road because you've read that Lexus had a problem or two?

Certain hubs fail more than others, and Novatec is on that list. You don't see plenty of reports of DT, Chris King, or Hadley failing.

34 4

bdjbradley (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:46)

im curious why codes over guides

23 4

Ziph (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:08)

You ever tried stopping a full on dh rig with guides? I have & the truth is their a really good trail brake but for dh something a little more is needed.I use hope v4 because I know they won't let me down given I weight 250lb !

28 1

mmmmm (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:10)

The Code is Sram's DH brake, whereas the Guides are more AM.

12 17

topherdagopher FL (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:14) (Below Threshold)

ehh, had codes on my last bike, got guides on my new bike (also a tues) and I like the guides more. Zink's from my hometown and I ride a lot of the same freeride areas and they seem totally fine.

chriskneeland (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:18)

Codes when things get serious.

54 4

topherdagopher FL (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:23)

I'm starting to think that you guys just brake to much

38 2

Pixelbanger (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:40)

Codes are good, Guides are good, flip a coin, who cares... If the coin says Elixir...run!

pigit77 (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:42)

Are codes and guides more powerful than Mt7s?

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masonstevens (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:05) (Below Threshold)

I honestly wouldn't trust my life to anything with "AVID" printed on it.

17 4

Kona-Stinker-Dude (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:11)

shimano.

14 4

redcorn (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:28)

Hope.

11 7

nmpearson (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:41)

I couldn't feel a different between the code and the guide rsc. That being said...shimano is better

juniorj (Oct 14, 2015 at 20:21)

Codes are great with a feel of control. Probably the only Avid I am happy to say you can trust your life with.

Guide's "modulate" too much.

14 1

karoliusz (Oct 15, 2015 at 1:00)

Guides are enduro. You don't want to go full enduro at Rampage, do you?

johnny-rad (Oct 15, 2015 at 6:43)

So half the World Cup field and a bunch of Rampage riders are using Codes and people still manage to come on here spouting the usual crap...

piranah (Oct 15, 2015 at 8:00)

@topherdagopher Gwin, is that you?

groghunter (Oct 15, 2015 at 8:10)

All those pro's don't have to deal with how Codes start having seal problems after a year or two, though. Unless you replace parts as often as a pro, their component choices aren't always the best choice for you. Guides fix a lot of design problems from the Code era, that should enhance the long term reliability of the brake.

HaydenBeck (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:17)

I see you run avid's, I too like to live dangerously.

inovak25 (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:40)

I'm so broke I'm still f*cking with my juicy 5s!

Catsick (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:46)

Sram should mix guide levers with code calipers to fix these issues: Guide+Code=God.

Just put some Hope on your bikes..... seriously.....

groghunter (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:01)

The fact we haven't seen pros, who do that sort of thing all the time, mix code parts with guide parts, makes me wonder if you can.

That said, though the levers were the real problem with codes, the seals on the caliper pistons acted up on mine too. I've seen Hopes over a decade old on the same seals, lever & caliper. still working flawlessly.

Catsick (Oct 15, 2015 at 14:52)

I have a pair of Mini M4 and Moto M6 still working perfectly..... I bought spares just in case but still running the original seals after all these years of abuse!

27 1

adienduro (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:44)

Mighty fine mountain bicycle you got there Zink.

5 15

anchoricex (Oct 14, 2015 at 20:50) (Below Threshold)

thanks

20 3

dieggman (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:08)

For DH racing he prefers to run a 27.5” wheel in the front and a 26” in the back, moto style.....

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stacykohut (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:51) (Below Threshold)

its wack, zink or not, still wack to run two diff diameters. there, someone said it.

Selgovae (Oct 14, 2015 at 20:51)

Gotta admit, the old Bighit's looked fuckin cool.

25 0

jasdo (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:21)

The eye wants symmetry, but that may not be best for performance. Mullets perform very well under the right conditions.

18 3

DirtyHal (Oct 14, 2015 at 20:06)

So much YT Coverage...it's almost suspicious.

Monarch87 (Oct 14, 2015 at 23:10)

Well, they are sponsoring the event.

Dirk77 (Oct 15, 2015 at 7:23)

They are suspiciously sweet bikes!

14 1

carfreak2000 (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:05)

How does Zink pick a line? He Tueses it.

10 5

blinkpike (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:14)

Why does Zink use Avid brakes? He has no Hope.

10 0

levizbrown (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:55)

Is that supposed to be code for something?^^

colincolin (Oct 15, 2015 at 2:21)

What the heck were you zinking?

paulmurphy1989 FL (Oct 16, 2015 at 1:20)

This is a pun rampage!

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MTB-Colada (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:29)

Torque vs Tues, both great looking bikes, we just need an XL and my $$$ rolls to Germany.

MrEtnie (Oct 15, 2015 at 3:58)

£££?

el-nombre FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:42)

Yeah I got an xl Capra recently and I don't know what the Germans are on but bloody hell, there's no way that's extra large. It fits me fine so I'm not complaining but no way is it xl. I can only assume all Germans are midgets.

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Acorn22 (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:44)

Can only imagine the hangtime this bike is gonna get on friday... Good luck Zink!

streetfighter848 (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:48)

Amazing how strong these bikes are nowadays, especially the carbon frames, considering the insane drops, landings, cases, and all around abuse they go through during Rampage...

scottzg (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:11)

It just has to survive 1 run.

therealtylerdurden (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:08)

1 ball-peen-hammer-to-the-nads run..

karoliusz (Oct 15, 2015 at 4:16)

Sometimes they fail tho
www.pinterest.com/pin/473722454529853514

elong801 (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:53)

That bike, I like it. ALOT

beeboo (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:57)

That bike is sick!!! Long live 26"

GOGRANDE (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:20)

wish they would make a 26" Tues...

I would buy it tomorrow.

panaphonic (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:58)

Sorry, accidental neg props for you.

el-nombre FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:46)

Just get one and put road tyres on. Back to 26. Problem solved.

ElMaz (Oct 14, 2015 at 23:07)

Looks like I am the only one who noticed that the Sensus grips are actually pink (celebrating October as the Cancer Fight Month) and not red... Sorry for not entering in the arena for the wheel size discussion...

MrEtnie (Oct 15, 2015 at 3:59)

Also he actually twittered or instagramed this, so everybody (besides Pinkbike) would know...

Garpur44 (Oct 15, 2015 at 3:42)

great looking bike but pros aren't the only riders who would prefer to run 26, why are so many new bikes limited to 650b and completed removed the 26 option from their line up

dchawaii (Feb 23, 2017 at 12:14)

my session park is a 26 and is beyond fun. Gonna live in utah this coming august and can't wait to test new dirt out. I'd love to ride all wheel sizes, maybe besides a fatty..... or not. But gotta love riding bikes in general

way2manyhobbies2keep (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:38)

Yt's patented zink link

DaRoOo (Oct 15, 2015 at 4:46)

The fact is 26 still rules !!

headshot FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 6:38)

Ride 26. Ride like Zink? :-)

pcloadletter (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:04)

What's up with the different rotors?

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scottzg (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:19)

The G2 rotor in the rear is renowned for it's progressive behavior and precise ramp-up in low traction conditions, whereas the centerline front rotor has been selected for it's superior outright power. Nah i'm fulla shit.

rjrx (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:28)

and on mine too

NoSkidMarks (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:51)

I wonder what SRAM pay him not to run a chain guide. LoL. At least he's not sold out on the wheel deal, well maybe for tyres, but I'm sure they serve him well enough.

jaame (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:16)

You don't need one if you don't pedal

NoSkidMarks (Oct 15, 2015 at 0:58)

LoL. Might as well just run moto pegs then.

jaame (Oct 15, 2015 at 3:56)

Yes might as well.

crisrx77 (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:54)

26 for life

Trudeez (Oct 15, 2015 at 0:39)

Let's not forget the battle born Nevada on the seat tube. Reppin!

Partigiano (Oct 15, 2015 at 7:21)

I am always interested which frame size the pros ride... I think this should be mentioned in this bike check articles

melled74 (Oct 15, 2015 at 7:39)

i suppose ill chirp in that my bike is running 26in as well... MAVIC DEEMAX

ashtarsharan (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:09)

why different shape of rotors ???

estica (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:02)

im 65kg and im running 360lb spring on my demo 8 and sometimes it feels to soft. and they recommend 280lb spring for my weight, but i guess the YT must be more progressive..

SleepingAwake FL (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:26)

The Tues has a longer stroke shock. And it is very progressive.

scottzg (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:31)

You can't compare spring rates across different models of bikes.

estica (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:37)

well ya i know that lol but i was hoping to him using at least 450lb.. im just surprised the low spring rate hes using. but again the YT has more travel then my bike so..

Bruccio FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 0:03)

26 x 2.7 nevegals hoooooly moly talking about big volume gums...

Milko3D (Oct 15, 2015 at 0:07)

That's one very aggressive looking rig!

NightFalcon (Oct 15, 2015 at 0:18)

40 psi in my kendas..

luis-beri FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 3:39)

blue pedals to match his shock compression dial!!! \m/

blakemoss (Oct 15, 2015 at 8:09)

please yt make this a frame set

pinkdog321 (Oct 15, 2015 at 8:23)

26 over here too

WTB timberwolf
26" 2.7 race folding
880 grams
Bring it back WTB. On my last one!

cptstoney (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:49)

wonder why he is running 2 different rotors. what he had laying around or some trick the rest of us dont know?

kamenko (Oct 15, 2015 at 0:05)

they should have made him a rorcker arm made od zinc

denzilheeger (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:19)

anyone know what saddle zink is running? looks rad!!

mikekazimer FL Editor (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:22)

That's a Sensus branded SDG Patriot I-beam saddle.

denzilheeger (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:11)

cheers mike!

suspended-flesh FL (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:40)

Send that CF! Makes me feel better about the wimpy stuff I do on my Capra.

pcloadletter (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:03)

Nice to know that a 2.7" tire will fit on a Boxxer.

brassinne (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:09)

Yes it does (check my profile), but it sure makes that boxxer look tiny.

happy-gilmore (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:09)

Sram XO DH Carbon Crankset nice

nicomazzo (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:15)

650b front and 26" rear, interesting. Who has tried this setup?

pcloadletter (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:30)

I want to, 26+ in the rear, 27.5+ in the front, moto style.

ashtarsharan (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:33)

i tried this setup (w/o +).. my friend has 26x2.4 / 24x3

also thinking about pairing my 650B DH with 29 up front but dont have dorados.....

dk1996 (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:38)

I have on my rune. Its an absolute blast! Its not as good for the up hill but its fun on the way down.

nicomazzo (Oct 15, 2015 at 0:30)

With all these new standards we gonna see some dh bikes in 29er soon.. aha

FABIANBIKE (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:44)

Lives in my bike too.... For a long time more...

LTmtb (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:15)

The grips are pink for breast cancer awareness.

GrantMcJ (Oct 15, 2015 at 7:07)

Love my YT. The Zinks customer service is top notch.

jesse-effing-edwards (Oct 15, 2015 at 7:39)

Maybe on the 26th of every month we can have one day where no one posts about 26 inch wheels in any capacity.

livewire831 (Oct 14, 2015 at 23:36)

TWO SIX

MOLDTRUTH (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:28)

Zink Link!!!

rwb97 (Oct 15, 2015 at 5:33)

Loving the 'zink link'

Matt76 (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:46)

Oh dear, good luck to him on that plastic bike!

bishopsmike (Oct 15, 2015 at 5:44)

You're the Protour of carbon bikes.

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wuzupjosh (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:10)

interesting , i am a 135 lb racer and would pick 450-500 spring , zink is hitting massive crap with a 350????? i feel like my suspension would beel non existent on hits like that , would probly blow through the travel

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pcloadletter (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:28)

Are your riding a Tues? Different bikes have different leverage ratios.

Cnilz (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:35)

The Suspension setup and progerssive spring rate on the Tues is designed for lower weight springs

hamncheez (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:37)

the tues has a really long stroke shock

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therealtylerdurden (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:09)

Stay in school, kids.

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calgarytrev (Oct 14, 2015 at 19:25)

I don't find anything impressive about this rig?? Yt has the right idea hiring big names to sell product but I find nothing inticing about the tues or Capra. looks wise or what I've been reading on the forums. Haters gonna hate but that's my 2 cents.
Enter yt fan boys.......

bradwalton (Oct 14, 2015 at 20:51)

You gotta admit it's an amazing deal for such a well spec'd bike. Direct to consumer. Hopefully their customer service is direct to consumer as well.

martis (Oct 14, 2015 at 21:02)

I hate to jump on a hype bandwagon... but the Tues has been proven at Rampage last year, at Fest events, is ridden by Zink, Lacondeguy, Mcgarry, Bourdo, Giove, and Lunn. All of whom are riders who have that "get first or crash trying" style. The reviews seem good, and mesh up well with the sort of riding I do. But the best feature of their bikes is undoubtedly the price tag. Not everyone is willing to spend $10,000 (or even $6000) on a DH bike and the antiquated dealer model. The big players in the industry have effectively priced regular people out of the game.

jaame (Oct 14, 2015 at 22:14)

I like these graphics better than the stock ones. Toned down, simpler. Yt? Are you going to offer simpler graphics next year? It would be good.

Joegrant (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:08)

Best front tire ever

scott-townes FL (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:44)

mmm I want me some of that black molasses

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matty89 (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:46)

Looks like a Trek.... I mean a Canyon

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DJTC (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:47)

im always surprised by how low the pros run their tire pressures. 40psi for rampage seems low to me personally. i run 50psi in the bikepark just to stop the pinch flats etc.

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dannygoesmtb (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:52)

most dh bikes run 35ish

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angry-sasquatch (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:52)

Tubeless bro

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rickaybobbay (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:58)

dude... 50psi... you case a jump and its gonna sound like 2 dudes firing off shotguns. geezus. tubeless at 30-35 will do just fine haha

onemanarmy FL (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:09)

It's all relative. When you're running tubeless on super wide carbon hoops... 40 is a crap ton. Most guys around here are running half that.

rickaybobbay (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:14)

i had 28 in my front tire just yesterday and rolled the shit out of that mofo on one of the steeper rockier descents in my area. but usually if i'm busting ass down a trail 25 is just fine.

gramboh FL (Oct 14, 2015 at 18:44)

50psi?? That is nuts. I run 35psi rear (with a tube) and 32 front on my DH and haven't had any problems riding Whistler. I weigh about 225lbs kitted up as well and case quite a few jumps cuz I suck.

DJTC (Oct 15, 2015 at 4:00)

bit harsh to get neg props like that. just stating my opinion. I'm surprised by 35 psi too. thats what i mean. i don't know how people do it and don't rip the tire off the rim. i do run tubes so perhaps that is a factor. plus I'm fairly heavy. but yeah the dh guys are heavy too and they don't seem to have a problem.

bishopsmike (Oct 15, 2015 at 5:50)

Check the calibration on your gauge. Maybe your 50 psi is really 40? Seriously, 50 is nuts.

el-nombre FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:54)

What tyres do you run @DJTC? I used to have to stick 40 in to stop pinches when I used to ride single ply because I was poor but now with decent rubber that would be crazy. 50 should not be necessary unless you're riding street or park or something.

rickaybobbay (Oct 15, 2015 at 15:27)

yeah, might want to look into stiffer casings, like Maxxis EXO or Specialized GRID casing.

DJTC (Oct 15, 2015 at 15:34)

either minion or high roller. 50 is obviously the higher side of what i can get away with but i would rather have the guarantee of no pinch flats rather than run the risk of possibly denting my rim. you get used to the bumpy ride haha.

rickaybobbay (Oct 15, 2015 at 16:12)

DHF and a 25-27mm internal width would require only like 30-40 PSI to be 100% sealed to your rim.

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onemanarmy FL (Oct 14, 2015 at 17:52)

Damn that looks dope. I was about to order some Diety Pedals.... why they no tell me they haz t mac... i can haz?

Seriously though. I'm gonna have to send off an email. I need some pedals. Not blue though. I need red.