May 14, 2008
Knolly Bikes is pleased to announce our newly formed partnership with Ryan Berrecloth.
Ryan will be utilizing Knolly Frames for his various riding endeavors and we look forward to mutually benefiting from this professional partnership.
Ryan will be utilizing Knolly Frames for his various riding endeavors and we look forward to mutually benefiting from this professional partnership.
Q&A with Ryan Berrecloth-
Hey, my name is Ryan Berrecloth. I'm 29 years old, and I'm currently living in North Vancouver BC. I've been in ROAM, CKD and Kranked 7
What's new and exciting?
Just signed with Knolly Bikes!!!
Which projects are you working on this season?
Just finished my Kranked segment and I'm beginning work on CKD 2. I have a trip in May with Harookz, Baxter Redfern, Ambrose from CKD and Knolly teammate Ross Measures. Our plan is to drive into the heart of BC to scout some lines and camp for a few days. Should be an epic trip! I've also been hired on to build the Seymour portion of the Red Bull Round Up going down in June. If you haven't heard about it you will soon.
How long have you been riding?
7 years. I got into riding late after playing 5 years of college baseball.
Goals? Riding Philosophy?
First and foremost is to have fun. I'm super fortunate to have the sponsors that support me. They make the best gear in the industry so my goal is to promote them as much as possible through various media outlets. If everyone had the same set up of which I'm lucky enough to run, everyone would be pretty stoked. My goals are simple, promote my sponsors, do my part to grow the business and have fun.
What got you into riding?
My bro. After I was finished my college baseball career I wanted to try something different. Darren told me riding bikes was fun so I tried it out. Turned out he was right.
What has played the biggest part in getting you to this point in your riding career?
Determination and having a general understanding of the business and how it works.
Who are you representing this season? Who or what has helped?
Like my *EDIT-I THINK YOU CAN FIGURE THIS OUT* the list is long and distinguished. Ha. For real though I'm supported by the following:
•Knolly Bikes – Noel Buckley, Chris Glew
•Race Face – Julian Coffey, Craig Pollick
•Sombrio – Dave Watson, Andrea Kraft
•Giro – Sean Estes, Jim Henney and Kevin Franks
•Spank – Sven Mack
•Syncros – Pete Roggeman
•Adidas Eyewear – Ron Muehlboeck, Christian Jany, David Weisenshofer
•Marzocchi – Naz, Bryson Martin and JP
•Dakine – Chico Bukovansky
I also receive great support from Decline, Bike Magazine, Freeride Germany, NSMB and Pinkbike.com.
With so many young riders bursting onto the scene would you say you are under a lot of pressure?
Not at all! There is a huge talent pool of athletes coming into the sport which is awesome. The only pressure I feel is what I put on myself to accomplish my goals.
What would you say is your biggest goal this season?
To elevate my riding level and to represent my sponsors the best way possible.
What is the future of mountain biking in your own words?
The future of mountain biking is on the shoulders of the young talent tearing up the scene right now. The young talent combined with our sports icons will continue to push the sport in new directions and make the current formats more exciting. I think for competitions we are going to see big mountain and traditional slopestyle continue to merge. I think this is already happening with comps like Crankworkz and the Bearclaw Invitational, but it still has some room to grow.
Young rider that's going to make it this year?
Tough to say…I'm not sure about a younger am but for younger guys already tearing it up I would say watch out for Semenuk this year.
Favorite trail or trails and why?
Whistler…enough said.
Shout outs?
Family, friends, my sponsors mentioned above and anyone who I have missed.
Look out for Ryan representing Knolly Bikes and all his other fantastic sponsors.
KNOLLY BIKES
www.knollybikes.com
info@knollybikes.com
Hey, my name is Ryan Berrecloth. I'm 29 years old, and I'm currently living in North Vancouver BC. I've been in ROAM, CKD and Kranked 7
What's new and exciting?
Just signed with Knolly Bikes!!!
Which projects are you working on this season?
Just finished my Kranked segment and I'm beginning work on CKD 2. I have a trip in May with Harookz, Baxter Redfern, Ambrose from CKD and Knolly teammate Ross Measures. Our plan is to drive into the heart of BC to scout some lines and camp for a few days. Should be an epic trip! I've also been hired on to build the Seymour portion of the Red Bull Round Up going down in June. If you haven't heard about it you will soon.
How long have you been riding?
7 years. I got into riding late after playing 5 years of college baseball.
Goals? Riding Philosophy?
First and foremost is to have fun. I'm super fortunate to have the sponsors that support me. They make the best gear in the industry so my goal is to promote them as much as possible through various media outlets. If everyone had the same set up of which I'm lucky enough to run, everyone would be pretty stoked. My goals are simple, promote my sponsors, do my part to grow the business and have fun.
What got you into riding?
My bro. After I was finished my college baseball career I wanted to try something different. Darren told me riding bikes was fun so I tried it out. Turned out he was right.
What has played the biggest part in getting you to this point in your riding career?
Determination and having a general understanding of the business and how it works.
Who are you representing this season? Who or what has helped?
Like my *EDIT-I THINK YOU CAN FIGURE THIS OUT* the list is long and distinguished. Ha. For real though I'm supported by the following:
•Knolly Bikes – Noel Buckley, Chris Glew
•Race Face – Julian Coffey, Craig Pollick
•Sombrio – Dave Watson, Andrea Kraft
•Giro – Sean Estes, Jim Henney and Kevin Franks
•Spank – Sven Mack
•Syncros – Pete Roggeman
•Adidas Eyewear – Ron Muehlboeck, Christian Jany, David Weisenshofer
•Marzocchi – Naz, Bryson Martin and JP
•Dakine – Chico Bukovansky
I also receive great support from Decline, Bike Magazine, Freeride Germany, NSMB and Pinkbike.com.
With so many young riders bursting onto the scene would you say you are under a lot of pressure?
Not at all! There is a huge talent pool of athletes coming into the sport which is awesome. The only pressure I feel is what I put on myself to accomplish my goals.
What would you say is your biggest goal this season?
To elevate my riding level and to represent my sponsors the best way possible.
What is the future of mountain biking in your own words?
The future of mountain biking is on the shoulders of the young talent tearing up the scene right now. The young talent combined with our sports icons will continue to push the sport in new directions and make the current formats more exciting. I think for competitions we are going to see big mountain and traditional slopestyle continue to merge. I think this is already happening with comps like Crankworkz and the Bearclaw Invitational, but it still has some room to grow.
Young rider that's going to make it this year?
Tough to say…I'm not sure about a younger am but for younger guys already tearing it up I would say watch out for Semenuk this year.
Favorite trail or trails and why?
Whistler…enough said.
Shout outs?
Family, friends, my sponsors mentioned above and anyone who I have missed.
Look out for Ryan representing Knolly Bikes and all his other fantastic sponsors.
KNOLLY BIKES
www.knollybikes.com
info@knollybikes.com
Comments
- + 6 props
noelreid
(May 14, 2008 at 1:40)
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look like awsome bikes
if it will not be awsome and tough it will just end cracked in half after Ryans rippin'. Wish Ya high flights on Knolly frames!
I like the frame design...
Could be an up and coming brand which we shall see more of.
Could be an up and coming brand which we shall see more of.
Knolly isn't an up and coming brand, they've been at it for awhile.
although getting sponsored by them is about the only way 98% of the people on this site could afford one. have you seen their frame only price list? nice bikes though...maybe one day...
Thats right. More noteriety, more bikes, lower cost.
look quite like the commencal frames....
uh... no they don't you idiot...
commencal frames are way more tapered towards the end... totally different
commencal frames are way more tapered towards the end... totally different
Really??? probably it's because of the color!!!
up and comming company? Are you kidding me the v-tach is the nicest freeride frame on the market. I would compare it to a nicolai
You speak the truth, Knolly makes some of the best bikes out there.
It's great to see another Berrecloth making his way onto the biking scene and getting the support he needs. I'm sure he'll do plenty for his sponsors and his reputation. Nice one Ryan.
Thought the " Big S " would have jumped at the chance of having another Berrecloth on its books. Never mind Specialized loss, Knollys gain I guess!! I did enjoy Ryans segments in Roam and CKD so heres to seening more in the future, regardless who he is riding for.
I hate to see him leave Specialized.
Darren hasnt left Specialized.
Wrong Berrecloth; but it would have been cool to see him with Specialized like his bro.
big bike for a big guy. better start putting some miles under that belt. best of luck and congrats. nothin better than two bros rippin it up.
thats pretty dam awesome, he's only been riding for 7years.. thats crazy, that means he only started when he was 22!!! i guess having darren as your bro helps but it just shows, most of us can make it with determination and training
They have sold a few out of the bike shop that I deal with. Other than being a touch on the heavy side (which can be good and bad) they seem sick. Look really nice and tough.
i cant tell if he is really big or the bike is really small
SICK!!! I'm super stoked to see Knolly get their name out there a bit more through such a solid rider. They make such amazing bikes, and I know this will get them some more publicity. Congrats Ryan, you're riding some of the best bikes ever made (now I envy you!)
I love Knolly's Free Radical hardtail frame and would get it if it wasn't way over priced!
dude it doesnt matter wat the Berrecloth`s ryde
there f*ckin amazing on anything
there f*ckin amazing on anything
save your money and get something desent
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