Dobermann Bikes - Sea Otter 2010

by Mike Levy
Apr 27, 2010

Dobermann Bikes had their beautiful Stella steel DH bike and LePink slope style machine on display at this year's Sea Otter. Inside you'll find two great videos that are full of information on Dobermann and their unique bikes!

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Dobermann Stella DH bike
Dobermann Stella DH bike

Dobermann Stella details

• Full chomoly framed DH bike
• Uses a BMX mid B.B. for pivot
• Comes with tuned Elka shock
• 8" of rear wheel travel
• Slack race inspired geometry
• Custom colors available

Dobermann Stella
Dobermann Stella




Doberman LePink
Doberman LePink

Dobermann LePink details

• Slope style machine from Dobermann
• Same geometry as Dobermann hardtail
• 4" of rear wheel travel
• Pivots concentrically around the bottom bracket
• Uses two BMX mid B.B. bearings for pivot bearings

Dobermann LePink
Dobermann LePink




Vincent Allard of Dobermann talks about his Sea Otter experience:

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41 Comments

  • + 7
flag undercoverfreak (Apr 27, 2010 at 0:16)
 That guy is one of the few non-sleezy reps I have seen at sea otter. Down to the point, no marketing BS and solid products!
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flag Terrafire (Apr 27, 2010 at 1:05)
 I called about getting some new decals for my Pinscher, and he was like "hey call me in a few weeks and I should have a new batch ready, I'll send some your way for being a loyal customer" goddamn amazing guys.
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flag exocet (Apr 27, 2010 at 3:11)
 UK Distribution ? I know its Balfa but their site still reads "These frames are available to pre-order now. Delivery is expected in January 2010" for the Stella.
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flag transitionrider19 (Apr 27, 2010 at 9:36)
 thats cool like the bmx bb idea and it looks prety light and simple concept
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flag Fragma (Apr 24, 2010 at 21:08)
 I wouldn't mind a spin on that DH bike.
  • + 6
flag alexhoss (Apr 24, 2010 at 21:10)
 Sick shit! The LePink is amazing.
  • + 10
flag sam-davies (Apr 27, 2010 at 4:27)
 Bikes look preety sick, don't think much of the colour schemes though.
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flag bikounet (Apr 27, 2010 at 9:36)
 the bike looks good, but he's uggly... damn!
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flag pedalbitesucks (Apr 27, 2010 at 10:35)
 Glad to hear they have local support, can't wait to see this "secret" product for 2011. big companies should take some notes from them
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flag bxxer-rider (Apr 27, 2010 at 14:40)
 what the hell? did i hear right that they are using a bmx bottom bracket for the DH frame pivot bears? unusual would like to know how that one works, but cant see why it wouldn't be good.
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flag gbosbiker (Apr 27, 2010 at 19:14)
 bmx bottom brackets are pretty good. im glad they are using easy to find bearings. a set is like maybe $25 at your lbs and they just press right in. smart thinking. i like it. i just wish i could afford these bikes..
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flag redeyeksc (Apr 27, 2010 at 19:49)
 is it just me or does anyone else not see a way to change the air pressure on that dh shock without removing it adding air and putting it back on
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flag dobmaster (Apr 27, 2010 at 20:04)
 From the Elka Manual : IMPORTANT NOTE:Elka Suspension uses nitrogen to pressurize the reservoir of its shock absorbers. The reservoir pressure is preset at 150 psi from the factory.
THE RESERVOIR PRESSURE IS NOT AN ADJUSTABLE FEATURE !Do not remove nitrogen valve cap.
Also note that this Stella is a prototype the production version have more clearance.
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flag redeyeksc (Apr 29, 2010 at 19:55)
 I'm so glad you can read what about all the other shocks
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flag gabriel-m (Apr 27, 2010 at 11:19)
 i love these bikes... well done boys.
steel rocks. great to see some more great steel suspension frames.
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flag rupintart (Apr 27, 2010 at 17:34)
 About damn time a company made a fully with the same geo as their HT. Might be the 1st fully I buy....
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flag textbooksonic (Apr 27, 2010 at 7:11)
 The stella looks light.

The chainstay joints look weak - but I am NOT an engineer.
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flag dobmaster (Apr 27, 2010 at 7:32)
 The frame is about 11lbs with the shock and steel coil.
The production frames should be a bit ligther.

The picture of the chainstay joint dosent show it, but the tube is actualy CRAZY think! (the thickest tube on the frame) but it was machined taper at the end to save weigh...so its a fat peice of metal for the most part were the tubes are welded, but get very thin around the edge.
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flag textbooksonic (Apr 27, 2010 at 9:04)
 Right on...

Merci pour les infos. Bonne chance, c'est super a voir des velos d'Quebec chez Sea Otter! Je vas les voir a Bromont cet ete.
  • + 3
flag jaywindh Plus (Apr 27, 2010 at 16:57)
 have to remember that it is cromoly as well, mad strength!!
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flag Booizzle (Apr 24, 2010 at 21:18)
 the lepink rides so sweet!! just passed by him on the DH course and he let me take it for a cruise
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flag ragdoll (Apr 27, 2010 at 2:17)
 i want a LePink, looks like a tough little rig.
  • + 1
flag freemanbr (Apr 27, 2010 at 10:02)
 I'd say the same, looks totally snappy and agile !
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  • + 4
flag gabodude (Apr 27, 2010 at 5:55)
 exellent
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flag ericgreilich (Apr 27, 2010 at 7:15)
 i rode both at sea otter =)
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flag professor-pedal (Apr 27, 2010 at 16:30)
 Hopefully they stay true to being made in Canada.
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flag snwbrdr33 (Apr 27, 2010 at 14:05)
 I don't think Dobermann has ever received a negative comment, rightfully so haha.
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flag bikebuzz (Apr 29, 2010 at 21:55)
 i test rode that le pink so dope it was way easy to manny. i think they were argyles
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flag bxxer-rider (May 20, 2010 at 9:38)
 argle?
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flag subslick (Apr 27, 2010 at 10:35)
 I love when they keep it simple and oldschool...
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flag freeridermtb4 (Apr 27, 2010 at 9:49)
 always wanted a full chromoly dh frame
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flag pedro5319 (Apr 27, 2010 at 12:51)
 omg i want them boxxers so much ooooooooffftttt
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flag Talldwarf (Apr 29, 2010 at 8:57)
 what are the forks on the LePink?
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flag jason123425 (Oct 12, 2011 at 18:18)
 hey can i run rigid dob forks with the le pink?
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flag andrewkthompson94 (Apr 27, 2010 at 17:42)
 wow i looked at there DH and i thought it was an all mountain cuz of their tiny tubing
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flag Talldwarf (Apr 29, 2010 at 8:56)
 it's CroMo it doesn't need fat tubes
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flag andrewkthompson94 (Apr 30, 2010 at 7:44)
 i know but my trail or park has thicker tubing than that, and unless those tubes are super thick on the inside they are still pretty small
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flag nujabe (Apr 27, 2010 at 15:34)
 i want to try a dob frame so bad but there rare down here =( .
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flag pro-nate (Apr 27, 2010 at 12:01)
 I ride a pincher, sick bikes. really want to try LePink
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