38 Bikes From Red Bull Rampage 2015

344 17

superdanu (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:15)

Bingelli's wheelset costs more than White's whole bike. White for the win!!!

24 7

listeryu (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:57)

sorry for the down vote - wrong button yes, white for the win

148 1

Monarch87 (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:16)

Breaks Morpheus carbon bike during training, gets hooked up by YT with a spare bike. I applaud to YT and Zink!

56 3

Smith249 (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:26)

I think it would be great if White get's hooked up with YT. I think the guy has payed his dues, and deserves it.

1 0

way2manyhobbies2keep (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:27)

Wheres whites morpheus?

4 0

chyu (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:27)

Tom on last year bike?

6 0

jaycubzz (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:30)

any word on vinks suspension? ohlins is something i like the idea of

22 1

j-t-g FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:47)

Biggelli running single speed or am I blind..?

4 1

pbrider (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:58)

@jaycubzz hard to tell, I just can't stop thinking Zink Link

4 2

rbreish (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:01)

Hmm I wonder if White will move onto a Yt at some point after rampage... Don't see why not

3 0

gromer (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:01)

@j-t-g, I vaguely remember Logan talking about running a single speed on his bike.

10 38

norcal77 (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:54) (Below Threshold)

How are you guys pulling for white?¿ seriously why?

6 11

rbreish (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:57) (Below Threshold)

I'm not, I was simply talking about his bike setup

11 0

trails801 (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:15)

Sam Reynolds bike is beautiful!!!!! I love that colorway and hope his kit is a nice looking. HOpe they show more.

7 2

h-beck83 (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:36)

Biggelli is def running a single.

27 20

Skioo (Oct 15, 2015 at 14:38)

Wil White is a whining little bitch, get over yourselves.

4 1

HaggartyProductions (Oct 15, 2015 at 14:42)

yup

9 6

MTBCAM (Oct 15, 2015 at 15:04)

Logan has been running a single speed on his DH bike for a while. When I went to the KMC winter series in March I spent a couple days riding with him and the KHS team. I asked him about it and he said he does it to shave the weight of the cassette. I can see that for racing purposes, but not really for rampage. Either way Im pulling for him cause he's a local dude and one of the coolest guys Ive ever met.

4 0

richierocket (Oct 15, 2015 at 16:48)

No Rockys this year? Or did I miss something?

1 0

mclaws (Oct 15, 2015 at 20:56)

Gully's out with a 9 Knight injury but I saw Wade here and I'm sure he could sub if needed.Then maybe we could use Tippie, he could sub with just the Tip for a run?

7 0

rbreish (Oct 15, 2015 at 23:21)

Wow, I just realized how hard I threw White under the bus... I'm an asshole

2 0

willsoffe (Oct 16, 2015 at 0:52)

Bingelli and Makken Haugen are both running singlespeed setups (Y)

1 0

geerumm (Oct 16, 2015 at 18:33)

Threw White under the bus how? YT didn't hook him up with a bike, that was loaned to him by Bordo. In regards to the other comments, all truth behind them!!

8 2

g-roy33 (Oct 17, 2015 at 0:52)

Wil White 70(rear) 30 (front) cased a 55ft gap, prototype broke. He then hopped on a loaned bike from Bordo (WHO SENT IT IN A THREE QUARTER FACE HELMET, PADLESS & NO SHIRT) & sent it.
And logan, more commonly known as #POACHeli, such a goon. Never seen someone so disrespectful.

2 0

way2manyhobbies2keep (Oct 18, 2015 at 23:02)

Idk I can see both sides to this, the venue is played out and the judges only score 1 ridge highly..... why even risk it if there's no chance of winning or making finals.

I don't think lines at a competition are the same as trailbuilders trails, name a sport that has similar comparitive advantages?

1 0

MTBCAM (Oct 19, 2015 at 9:56)

I liked how Reynolds was calling out the line snipers....BUT.....with that many riders on one mountain, what do you expect? What did Logan do that what so disrespectful?

106 1

riffratt (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:45)

What, no hardtails?

48 2

HaydenBeck (Oct 15, 2015 at 16:44)

Chuck Norris has yet to respond to his invitation

8 0

Chickenwithshovel FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 18:47)

C'mon, that's about as crazy as bringing Enve rims out to Rampage......oh wait

5 0

drboudreaux (Oct 15, 2015 at 19:06)

Russ Morrell gave it a go on a hardtail back in 2004? 2005?

4 1

biking85 (Oct 20, 2015 at 7:10)

Chuck Norris could ride any line on the course blindfolded on a road bike.

44 1

twozerosix (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:36)

Cool format for presenting these bikes, nice photos by Lorence. These are truly the monster Mad Max Baja trucks of the bicycle world. The downtube on the Canyons look immense. I think Fairclough's bike has the coolest graphics.

2 0

walkermtb (Oct 15, 2015 at 17:19)

Brenadan's and Zink's

5 0

bmoore34 (Oct 15, 2015 at 17:25)

This is pure bike porn

36 1

JacobSpera (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:03)

Did i see a pair of clips?! WTF.

11 2

bman33 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:09)

Two!! Bas & Logan

29 0

gnartail (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:11)

3 pairs. And a single speed.

14 30

WAKIdesigns (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:12) (Below Threshold)

so disrespectful...

6 3

gwilymmtb1 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:12)

3 logan, bas and bernard

6 8

michibretz (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:13)

Kerr also, makes it 3...

8 5

wuzupjosh (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:13)

3 actually bingelli , kerr , bas

7 7

Centz9 FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:21)

Kerr has a pair too!

52 2

jamescmy (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:39)

I think we’ve established Kerr is using clips...

3 0

DragRider (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:49)

donno but this guys are full of new tech .....! Ollins fork, and so on and on i admit the bike companies take Red Bull Rampage as a testing event of prototypes i guess... !!

21 4

Jblack89 FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:03)

and kerr

12 0

Morka (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:15)

Kerr is going to do a nosemanual from top to bottom, he need clips just for a better balance

1 0

ethanhagle (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:26)

3...I said it first!

4 0

nzstormer (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:34)

@Centz9 I think it's fair to say that anyone riding clipped in at rampage has a rather large pair

3 0

willsoffe (Oct 16, 2015 at 0:54)

Yes, three pairs of clips! Nutters! And TWO singlespeed setups. The lack of chainguides is scary! I hate to think what would happen if the chain got sucked into the spokes before the canyon gap for example!

7 4

WAKIdesigns (Oct 16, 2015 at 4:26)

I can't stand those weird setups since they have so much influence on my daily life. We need to educate people that it is not OK

2 0

wuzupjosh (Oct 16, 2015 at 9:45)

imi with waki man , other people bother me too much :PPPP

3 0

Knuckle89 (Oct 18, 2015 at 16:40)

Remy was clipped in as well

1 0

powturn FL (Oct 19, 2015 at 12:59)

Apropos DH-style tech choices, does anyone know how many riders ran 27.5 for Rampage? From the images above, I could clearly make out BrenDog, Bas & Kerr. Anyone else?
(Purely technical / historical interest here. Polemics need not apply.)

1 0

powturn FL (Oct 19, 2015 at 13:15)

Found images elsewhere of 27.5 wheels on Messere's, Binggeli's, and McGazza's Rampage rides, bringing the unofficial total to six riders this year. Anyone else I missed?

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crazbiker4 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:13)

Is BrenDog using Andreu's signature pedals? I know they are the same DMR pedals but different colors with their names on them. Maybe he thinks the Andreu pedals will give him a boost?

22 2

Lagr1980 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:29)

expect to be below threshold for having included bad "b" word in you comment...

25 2

RedBurn (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:30)

since when does Brendan need a boost ?

6 8

crazbiker4 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:40)

@RedBurn

True, he is pretty fast but Andreu may have the edge on throwing down some big tricks. I suppose boost was a poor word choice.... maybe I should have said "to help him throw down some big tricks"

3 0

mclaws (Oct 15, 2015 at 21:01)

Andreu will run one Lacondeguy pedal and one Brendog pedal. Brendog with do the same, let the best rider win....truth.

33 2

bman33 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:08)

Norbs still on Spec? Bas and Logan riding clips? I am so far behind....

19 1

mattmuk961 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:36)

The question is, who is digging for norbs?

41 1

airsoftesneeto (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:52)

yeah had no idea that Norbs was still gonna be on specialized when he left the coastal crew but it makes sense. Another note is that Wil White was riding for morpheus and snapped his frame, now he is riding a YT. Not sure if morpheus was really giving Wil White support or if they just gave him a frame. Either way Wil White seems to have to always go through a lot of adversity and that is TOUGH

19 1

martis (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:33)

From interviews, he seems to be a really hardworking, talented kid who just does his own thing. Granted, he only does one event per year (Rampage), but then again, so do all of the Fest guys, who at least seem to get decent support from their sponsors. I honestly hope he ends up thrashing that YT all the way to the podium.

5 6

dhdemars (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:37)

clipped in for the win

5 1

theedon FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:59)

NORBY

2 1

racerfacer FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:03)

bernard riding clips too!

1 0

Xfighter (Oct 15, 2015 at 16:04)

it could be possible that the YT will is riding is an older or spare bike from Zink. would match with the stickers and components it has.

3 1

Dano98 (Oct 15, 2015 at 16:24)

Yay! Go clips!

29 2

hamncheez (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:32)

Nico Vink is one handsome man.

3 1

karoliusz (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:09)

Especially with the repaired tooth

F*ck yeah! Go Nico!

27 2

mirskeinereingefalln (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:38)

Why would you not run a chainguide at rampage?
Also an awful lot of Marzocchi forks considering they're supposed to be bankrupt.

1 0

way2manyhobbies2keep (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:14)

very few zocchis are the best model, but the bottom out spring is a great choice for big hits. dartmoor guys and mccaul are either on 2014 stuff or lower grade 2015, only mcgauzza and macfarlane have the tops

5 0

herzalot (Oct 15, 2015 at 21:21)

5 Marzocchis - makes me smile. Hang in there Big M - someone will buy you soon and keep the legacy and great forks alive!

25 1

er043 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:13)

Does McGarry just have stock frame or have YT purchased an air hanger so they can have space to build him an XXXXL one?

2 1

scottzg (Oct 15, 2015 at 18:36)

He's 6'4, is that really that tall?

3 1

er043 (Oct 16, 2015 at 1:12)

thought he was more like 6'7"

1 0

el-nombre FL (Oct 19, 2015 at 14:54)

Its really that tall for YT. My xl Capra isn't that big.

25 8

WAKIdesigns (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:13)

Big shout out to Szymon Godziek and Tomasz Zejda - Dartmoor bikes on Rampage, hell yea!

18 71

RedBurn (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:31) (Below Threshold)

Good luck to Aggy and Bizet, you must believe in God to go down Rampage on Kona!

17 3

KonaChina (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:37)

Mr. RedBurn, pls show me that you can break one of those Operators.

8 2

NebsterC-3PO (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:38)

its Tomas not Tomasz btw

11 7

WAKIdesigns (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:46)

I am sorry... I just realized the scale of my mistake since our countries don't really... I am terribly sorry, I feel stupid.

15 16

RedBurn (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:48)

Hey @KonaChina

I just went last Saturday to my local shop to give my broken frame back .... So yeah, actually I can break one! be more solid that's all

2 0

johnyyy FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:49)

Their bikes should be much more pimped for the biggest event of the year, but this is my opinion.
Am I wrong or someone misspelled Robbie Bourdon surname?

16 0

KonaChina (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:52)

Hey @RedBurn show me the pic of your broken Kona frame and you can have me for free for 3 days abuse.

4 1

NebsterC-3PO (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:05)

no big deal @WAKIdesigns i still love you

9 17

WAKIdesigns (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:09) (Below Threshold)

@KonaChina - he is just trolling to fish people on God talk.

Jesus @johnyyy ... cheer up, saying it's just your opinion does not redeem yourself from behaving an a-hole. There's a Polish dude on rampage on a Polish bike, when I was watching NWD1 when all we had was fireroads and few shitty DH tracks, it was unthinkable - Cheer the fk up

7 1

johnyyy FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:50)

@WAKIdesigns I am proud as hell, but still it would be nice to see Szymon on jaw dropping bike ;-) a bit of customization, special stickers anything. Its always nice to see when company cares about this details. Pimped bike is not only for us (the viewers) but but for the rider and marketing as well. Thats all.

ps: I dont feel like an a-hole, is it bad to ask for more? I'm not hating the company so chill

1 4

RedBurn (Oct 15, 2015 at 15:29)

ok after seeing quali results I confess .......

21 3

fullbug (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:12)

doerfling's knolly

7 0

wobblegoblin (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:56)

Macfarlane's Knolly! I want a Podium!!!

15 0

bmxsnox (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:01)

Notice the Sensus sticker on White's frame. My bet is on it being a loaner from Zink. That would be awfully cool of Zink if it is.

8 1

way2manyhobbies2keep (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:33)

i second this deduction, as the sales manager for YT, he has alot of extra frames, seems like good business practice to bring extras and to make sure everyone stays in the competition, but on YT's

7 1

thustlewhumber FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:33)

I bet its the same one Missy was riding, lol.

2 0

way2manyhobbies2keep (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:50)

missy got a brand new in the box cabrone fibber

4 2

Trudeez (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:49)

Missy still hasn't returned hers either. Hopefully Wil White is more gracious when done a favor.

4 0

way2manyhobbies2keep (Oct 15, 2015 at 14:44)

Was she supposed to?

1 0

Trudeez (Oct 15, 2015 at 17:34)

Yes, it was a loaner from YT for the Wyndham race.

6 0

mclaws (Oct 15, 2015 at 21:07)

It was Bourdo's bike. Lets get Wil on YT, he's a perfect fit. Bad ass, doesn't fit the norm and isn't afraid to sent it. Plus his Parents are Bad Ass Harley folks. Perfect fit for the zero F'ks given brand?

13 0

ashyjay (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:19)

did not expect that amount of suntour, and nice to see a fair few running 26.

5 0

phobospwns (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:02)

Right? Who'd have seen that coming just a short time ago. Pretty cool.

3 1

willsoffe (Oct 16, 2015 at 0:56)

And Kenda! I wonder why so many of them are running Honey Badgers and Nevegals!

12 1

jarrod801 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:07)

Does will white now ride for YT?

2 4

RedBurn (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:21)

apparently

9 0

JumpCaser (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:24)

I'm sure they're just hooking him up since he broke his frame recently

1 0

Aarrce (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:25)

maybe its a loaner from a friend?.. I don't know.

12 3

Patrick9-32 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:27)

I think he just bought a YT as they are reasonably priced. Would be cool if someone finally picked him up though and YT would be the team to be on right now.

1 0

pascalchristen (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:30)

since it's an older model: no.
loaner or bought because it's cheap...

5 0

Mutly (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:34)

maybe a borrow. I saw a picture of him with a destroyed Morpheus.

1 0

dbagbiker (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:37)

I think he's still on Morpheus but his frame snapped so he had to get another bike.

1 0

johnyyy FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:53)

@Mutly try to remember where did you saw this pic...anyway the odds for Mitch bike are not good if this is true.

2 2

airsoftesneeto (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:53)

@Mutly where is that photo? Trying to find it.

Also, Not sure if morpheus was really giving Wil White support or if they just gave him a frame. Either way Wil White seems to have to always go through a lot of adversity and that is TOUGH

2 1

its-chris (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:03)

Mayor props to Wil wish he gets into the main show! some said he cased a 70ft jump

1 0

VRvento (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:17)

no, i think he busted his morpheus in practice and got a lender bike/frame from andreu/bourdo

1 0

way2manyhobbies2keep (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:31)

show me the pic

1 0

Mutly (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:32)

Photo:
www.vitalmtb.com/forums/The-Hub,2/2015-Red-Bull-Rampage-Build,8751#post_20203

and the following shows him as a Morheus factory rider:-
www.morpheusbikes.com/factory-team-riders

I don't mean to diss Morpheus. Any frame could break if it is hit badly enough.

1 1

way2manyhobbies2keep (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:52)

I ride a Kona, nuff said thanks for the goods

11 0

rnayel FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:15)

Loving the Marzocchi presence at Rampage. #notdeadyet #marzocchiforever

8 1

fossydh (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:15)

I think the X0 Carbon cranks aren´t the best choice for a rampage rider (like Graham Agassiz). I hope Sram give them enough sets for routine replacement. Some of the Saints look used. Most of the Srams not. Since my last crash i know why :-)

7 1

bluntaaronr (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:43)

I cannot believe how many riders are just trusting the narrow/wide drive train. I know that there aren't many pedal strokes needed, but when they need it...THEY NEED IT! I'd think at least an upper guide would be worth throwing on.

8 0

buayaganas (Oct 16, 2015 at 9:52)

Knolly = 2
Canyon = 2
Scott = 6
Yt = 4
Trek = 5
Transition = 1
Dartmoor = 2
Commencal = 4
Pivot = 2
GT = 1
Polygon = 2
Khs = 1
Kona = 2
Giant = 1
Morpheus = 1
Specialized = 2

9 0

mddigger (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:30)

Sam Reynolds bike is an eye catcher, love that colorway.

9 0

chainzuck (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:31)

So many Zocchis out there. Hope we will see them again next year!

7 2

adrennan FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:01)

Someone answer me this. Why do so many of these guys ride with their seats relatively high? I would want my seat slammed so I have space for my family jewels. Especially considering these guys all have massive balls to ride this event.

12 0

owl-X (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:07)

@adrennan to keep it away from their tire on giant compressions. these seats are still low.

16 0

rockyflowtbay (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:35)

to clamp it between their legs when taking their hands off.

2 2

owl-X (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:09)

to sit on!

7 1

reallybigmantis (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:25)

slammed down is not actually where a saddle works best

2 0

shuwukong (Oct 16, 2015 at 7:22)

As I know, Gwin set his seat the lowest possible without letting the rear wheel hitting the saddle, i believe its the same reason for all, we all want our seats low

2 1

reallybigmantis (Oct 17, 2015 at 13:36)

im not sure who "we all" is, or how they ride, but judging from these pics, all the best riders in the DH and freeride world seem to think that the sweet spot is at or just 1-2" below the level of the handlebars, regardless of the amount of exposed seat post.

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e-ham (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:58)

It seems like every photo album from a renowned event is now called a "photo epic". It's becoming rather mundane.

epic - extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope

There once was a time when Pinkbike "photo epics" involved the photographers journeying beyond the ordinary to take their pictures. That was some good stuff!

www.pinkbike.com/news/the-steps-to-adventure-clif-bar-hunter-shandro-2014.html

1 1

Milko3D (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:18)

That one was definitely Epic, but don't get hung up on buzz words, they still do that

2 0

bigburd (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:19)

Maybe they think epic means some , or a lot , or many ?

15 0

mikekazimer FL Editor (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:26)

It may be an overused term, but you have to admit that pretty much everything going down at Rampage is epic.

2 0

pigman65 (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:29)

Capital E

8 4

csquared253 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:40)

ok i know n/w chain retention tech is getting better and better, but the lack of chainguides on some these rigs is making me nervous just looking at them. If something can go bad, it probably will....especially at rampage where the margin for error is incredibly small.

4 0

Trail-Gnome (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:14)

Anyone noticed the correlation between Sram and no guide? Most not running a guide are on Sram. Other brands seam to need a guide? Better retention? When you have guys like Zink not running a guide, that speaks volumes to me......Im sure they wouldn't risk it for nothing.

10 1

sino428 (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:27)

I think there are a few things to consider with regards to the chain guides.

1) chain retention tech is very impressive these days. You pointed out the n/w rings but that coupled with the clutch rear derailleur does a pretty awesome job ok keeping the chain on.

2) These guys are not pedaling and shifting that much at Rampage. And if you look at the bikes in the pictures most guys are running a very narrow range cassette in the back which means that their is very minimal slack in the chains for the derailleur to take up. So their chains will bounce around even less than usual.

3) The Rampage course, while gnarly and hell is relatively smooth. The drops are huge and the lines are steep, but most of the riders lines are pretty buffed out. Its not like a WC course with roots and gnarly rock gardens where the chain is most likely to be bouncing around the most.

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wirrwarr (Oct 16, 2015 at 4:21)

You are missing one little detail - they can take a foto without chainguide to advertise sram's NW rings and then put chainguide on real run. Just pay attention the Aggy's bike lacks chainguide in this article, but you can see it on bike on his post qualification foto!

5 0

happy-gilmore (Oct 15, 2015 at 19:40)

parts stats - top two components
forks: boxer 16, fox 12
shock coil: boxer 6, marzocchi 6
shock air: fox 6, rockshox 5
cranksets: shimano 13, sram xo dh 12
chain guides: none 11, e*thirteen 7
wheelsets: spank 6, hope 6

3 0

wisey (Oct 16, 2015 at 2:53)

saddles: chromemag 38 (but seriously, how many are there?)

3 0

ThisDudePwnsYou (Oct 15, 2015 at 23:27)

So rumour is the Claw left Specialized because they wouldn't give him the new Demo because he's "too freeride not a racer".. But they gave Rogatikin one? I'm a little confused.. Still can't wait to see what they both throw down regardless!

11 3

drewpalmerleger FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:09)

NO Andreu?

8 0

michaelcoco (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:21)

or Anthony Messere

4 0

onemanarmy FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:46)

My guess is that Andreu was in the med tent getting worked on when they shot these.

2 0

hamncheez (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:46)

andreu hurt his arm in practice, I don't know about Messere

3 0

cloudeater (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:36)

Or Storch

6 0

rjrx (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:28)

doerfling's podium is so sick.....lots of G5's too..such an underrated tire that is super stout.

2 0

MetalMessiah (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:23)

the only bike shown that literally made me want to go out and buy it (if only). that's saying something.

3 0

snl1200 FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:22)

This Rampage may be quite the ad for YT. Great that Wil White and Bourdo have nice looking rides to compete on and wonder if they are getting support from YT as an ongoing thing. Kyle J still appears to very much love this S#$%... good to see.

4 0

yoonytoons FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:55)

Offering it again since I haven't gotten any messages, spare ticket to rampage for anyone whose going to be down at the site and needs one, just drink some beers with us and it's yours.

6 1

Warthog049 (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:25)

Ryan Howards Trek, old school Yamaha/Kenny Roberts colour scheme going on there? Whatever, it's a great looking bike/ paint job.

3 0

Soupz (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:57)

Is Chromag sponsoring the whole event with limitless supplies of saddles??

Will White wearing a Shimano t-shirt, but running SRAM? lol

Nice to still see a few Marz forks about.

6 0

cptstoney (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:11)

stoked to see so many commencal riders!

3 0

RatHunter83 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:25)

And they're all on the V3 for some reason.

2 0

anchoricex (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:55)

Because the v3 is the best damn frame they ever made I'm biased

5 0

cptstoney (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:59)

v3 is the "park/freeride" version. v4 is the world cup dh racer.

1 0

ctmtb98 (Dec 7, 2015 at 17:25)

looks like Ferry and Howey were on 26er park versions with the park 650b graphic

10 4

viatch (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:11)

YT is taking over the MTB world !

5 2

rockyflowtbay (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:37)

it's embarrassing that big brands like Giant and Specialized have so few sponsored riders.

8 0

doutanx (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:12)

YT and Scott dominate this rampage.

13 0

sino428 (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:18)

Its not really embarrassing. Those companies sponsor alot of great riders, they just aren't focused on this type of riding.

7 3

rockyflowtbay (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:44)

but they still should.

7 0

Trudeez (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:47)

Spec and giant don't seem to care much for freeride, they're more wcdh centric. Same as SC, Intense, GT, lapierre etc. Must be more money to be made in racing. Props to the smaller companies reppin the freeriders.

5 0

Jhou (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:14)

Anyone noticed that Sam was using a single caliper brake? Looks like XT or SLX, Dude is a brave.....

7 3

dirtybikejapan (Oct 15, 2015 at 22:47)

Kyle Strait, I remember when he was young and thin, here he looks like your divorced uncle is trying to steal someones bike for beer and donut money.

5 0

Aarrce (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:02)

they're all, so. Puuuuurty.

5 0

bOObdesign (Oct 15, 2015 at 14:21)

enduro rims for rampage.... wow

2 0

Skyppy (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:01)

Herbertson should be on the next Coen brothers movie !

PS : Please more pictures and videos of the outsiders ! Including Métailler

3 0

ACwithFT (Oct 15, 2015 at 15:58)

More non-coil shocks than coil shocks. Shit, if these guys don't need coils on that terrain...does anyone?

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WAKIdesigns (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:11)

Wil Whites expression on that picture - expect a new post on theteamrobot.blogspot.com SOON

2 0

zede (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:50)

nope, charlie is too busy riding the new felt decree, and trying to get his sponsorship renewed

1 0

zede (Oct 16, 2015 at 23:54)

haha, I was so true about this, check team robot @WAKIdesigns

5 0

src248 (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:44)

Love the Polygons

1 0

h-beck83 (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:50)

^^^

3 0

Zimmer68 (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:01)

No comments on BOURDO?? Keeping it real with jeans and an old school half-face!

3 0

AZRyder (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:04)

Is it just me or do some of the head angles look slightly steeper? Maybe to get the bike to spin or flip quicker?

1 0

timrippeth FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 15:29)

Love this feature! I could waste a lot of work time geeking out on this. Bourdo is the man and I am in no place to questionit, but I just can't wrap my head around why he rides as big as he has in an open face helmet.

4 0

ilowney (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:16)

Nico Vink is the man

3 1

forrequi (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:25)

PB, can you list and compare bike setups? Number of Air Can vs Coil shocks, Number of Clip vs Clipless, etc. Please????

10 0

forrequi (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:33)

Coil shocks - 20 Air can shocks - 18 Clipless pedals - 3 Flat pedals - 35

2 0

clarky78 (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:42)

38 competitors? Wow. That's gotta be a record surely? Pity we won't see half of them ride. And I don't even know who half they guys are? Why no name tags on half the pictures!

4 1

dhdude1 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:50)

Ryan Howards ride is sooo mint!

3 1

dacm00r (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:13)

It's always nice to see pro's riding something other than the over priced trek bikes

2 0

SlavIntruder (Oct 19, 2015 at 3:28)

Seems like 26'' is still big in the game. Anyone really surprised about that?

4 1

gingy-0 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:05)

Sexiest DH Bike thread is about to see an overload

6 3

eurospek (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:06)

Some of those look like Sessions.

3 0

ridesingletrack (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:15)

YT won't make me an XL, but they'll make an XXS for Bourdo? What gives?

1 0

clarky78 (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:44)

They're sizest.. Been saying it for years.. Convinced McGarry is on a custom frame regardless of what zink says. That or he just puts up with small bike to get the sponsor..

2 0

Brad82 (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:48)

XL tues is on the way, saw it in dirt website and them boys are pretty tight with YT.

3 0

TopperharleyPT1 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:34)

Chubey and Bignelli look stoked

4 1

brightbmx (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:43)

Anyone else notice the Ohlins damper in Vink's Boxxer?

2 0

nolimit (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:13)

What happened to Tom's orange Session? I tought only his wheel broke...?

1 0

chinaboy (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:28)

BEST ARTICLE EVER!! Three sentences and all pictures! I'm gonna read it atleast 6 more times today! It's like the Christmas Sears catalog!

2 0

colin1486 (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:59)

I love Will White's rig... dirt bag lookin mountain biker just like most of us.

4 1

bikercarl (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:03)

Where's the girls? There should be some ladies in the Rampage.....

1 0

DH0012 (Oct 15, 2015 at 14:56)

It's crazy to see all of those air rear shocks. I don't think many people would have wanted an air shock at rampage a few years ago.

2 0

rbka (Oct 15, 2015 at 16:52)

Soooooo many air shocks! Call me old fashioned but I think dh bikes just look sexier with a coil in the rear...

2 0

bikebike69 (Oct 15, 2015 at 17:32)

Usurp rises to see the Kona boys running carbon still. Aren't the new alloy bikes out yet?

2 0

XCMark (Nov 10, 2015 at 12:15)

The picture of Brandon looks like they caught him as he was trying to piss.

7 5

brentyd (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:29)

kona takes best looking bikes at rampage

3 0

faehrstequersiehstemehr (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:33)

Is Buehler not invited?

5 6

Pedalen (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:34)

These bikes gave me a hard on. Something that would make my jimmy even stiffer - girls going down (pun really intended, sue me) those cliffs. Ten years in, where are the shredder-Girlz?

5 14

MojoMaujer (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:08) (Below Threshold)

95% of pro dh foxes can't hold a wheelie... so no chances to see them here where you actually need to know how to ride.

2 0

dgwest (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:22)

Sterling Lorence is a legend!!!

2 0

pete19 (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:01)

So it's either trek, scott or yt

1 1

MPevine33 (Oct 15, 2015 at 16:47)

or transition, Bas Van Steenbergen is rocking a tr500, sick bikeee

2 0

Jombru (Oct 15, 2015 at 14:48)

Commencals and Konas look amazing here. Pretty bikes.

2 0

baliizuu FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:09)

I feel like i'm in heaven!

5 2

Aarrce (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:15)

is Gwin there with you too?

4 23

WAKIdesigns (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:19) (Below Threshold)

@Aarrce - When did Gwin die? Otherwise it is very illogical for you to write it. So you are certainly not an atheist. Do you support ISIS?

3 0

baliizuu FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:20)

Nah.

2 2

Aarrce (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:24)

@WAKIdesigns i am more than positive you have some conspiracy idea to 9/11 then?

4 18

WAKIdesigns (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:35) (Below Threshold)

@Aarrce - Yes I do, same as moon landing - never happened

2 0

wayfarersall (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:14)

Brendan running the Lacondeguy signature Vaults I see!

1 0

Trudeez (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:57)

From my experience with the vaults: brendawg probably bent both spindles and all the pins stripped out so he had to borrow a set from andreu's van and hope they'll hold up.

2 0

RedBurn (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:23)

chain tension bug for bas !

1 0

JumpCaser (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:27)

Kelly has scratches already on the downtube or just a fancy faux paint job?

4 1

Alias530 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:29)

Tons of Treks

2 2

rubbman (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:34)

I own a Glory, I have wanted a Trek for a few years, now after viewing the Rampage lineup I am torn on which will be my next ride!!!

1 1

rockyflowtbay (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:39)

I also own a Glory and there is only one sponsored Giant rider.....that's a shame from such a big brand.

2 0

captainjack07 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:50)

o. my. god. the bike porn.

2 0

Partigiano (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:18)

If I had to steal, I mean choose one, it would be Norby's

2 0

thustlewhumber FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:35)

Lots of Kenda Honey Badgers? WTF?

1 0

estecallo (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:16)

I think i see a slight difference in the tires on Bizet bike.. they look like a 27.5 rear and 26 front :S..

1 0

Bdusty1 (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:30)

Dam, awesome bikes ..... for me, its a toss up between bren-dogs an bourdos....pretty stylish!

1 0

Nathan-MTB (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:34)

What bike is Lous Reboul? I am surprised that one looks new to me. Might be just me aswell.

3 0

yzyrider (Oct 15, 2015 at 14:04)

new scott voltage

2 1

paulsek (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:49)

Yt picked up Wil White? That's awesome. Hopefully he'll have a better time digging at rampage this year!

2 0

xenophile (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:58)

Mitch Chubey is Keanu Reeves doppelgänger.

1 0

freeridelover (Oct 15, 2015 at 16:31)

Is it just me or Tom had a red Session and not the camp one when he cased the cayon gap?

1 0

2tall2old (Oct 16, 2015 at 19:12)

Excuse my ignorance...but what's the deal with no Santa Cruz bikes or riders in the mix....?

1 0

DanielKardoulakis95 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:35)

yes at last !!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 0

pippin (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:21)

What saddle is that on Fairclough's bike?

1 0

Swiatek (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:01)

I'm just glad to see that Kelly McGarry is still alive!

1 0

FinButler (Oct 16, 2015 at 2:00)

what wheel size do they run ?

1 0

salmombelly (Oct 20, 2015 at 14:00)

I think Logan had clips too.

1 0

Tankbike (Oct 22, 2015 at 5:27)

what is the split b/w 26 & 27.5? can anyone tell?

2 0

zephxiii (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:05)

many air shocks

11 0

adrennan FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:11)

Ramp up is good when you are landing from the stratosphere without a parachute.

9 0

jissse (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:28)

And no single crown this year, things are changing !

1 0

briceps (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:09)

That's an absurd amount of X2s. Wants to haz.

3 2

brownstone (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:31)

Nice shirt Wil, I'm pretty sure there is no shimano on that bike

1 0

mountguitars (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:50)

what is louis reboul rocking?

1 0

bitterrooter (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:54)

What is Louis Reboul riding?

4 0

NebsterC-3PO (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:03)

thats a Scott Voltage

1 0

naptime FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:55)

Makken! Where's the purple??!!

2 1

topor1 (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:00)

finally McGarry has some hope))

1 0

ashtarsharan (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:06)

DHF DHR HR 2 combos makes me dunno WHY

1 0

ashtarsharan (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:32)

JUST BRENDOG RUNS PROCORE ??????

1 0

alexander80 (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:12)

Haha. Great pic, kurt sorge! 3..2..1

1 0

Minibeast (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:21)

Wait, where did Tom VanSteenbergen's bike go?

1 0

Fiodor2six (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:02)

Bike - somewhere in the canyon gap and Tom - in the hospital...

1 0

railin (Oct 15, 2015 at 20:22)

Bummer! Good Luck Man!

2 3

Dobbs59 (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:27)

Initially I thought the dude with the ENVE wheels was brave, then I saw the Demos!!! Those crazy fuckers must have a death wish!!! I'll take Doerflings Knolly please.

1 0

JustinCovey (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:28)

Kyle Strait not on a GT? Woah, news to me!

1 0

occitan (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:38)

The Crew "Where the trail EndS" is German ??

1 0

wanleggedwinston (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:58)

air shocks at rampage??????

1 0

LooseGo0se (Aug 3, 2016 at 19:12)

Air Shocks are great for big hits because they have a natural tendency to ramp up the further they go into the stroke. Springs give better mid travel response and do not ramp up that much deep into the travel, ideal for DH racing...

1 0

Fiodor2six (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:00)

It's gonna be crazy to see Bourdo at Rampage again

1 0

kolya (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:02)

Rule #1, no beard no play.

2 3

Matt76 (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:14)

Loving all the proper metal ones and hating the carbon marketing bullshit ones. I really hope that the glorified plastic ones hold together for the riders sakes

1 0

dangmtb (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:38)

Is it just me or are there more air shocks than last year?

1 0

dk861 (Oct 15, 2015 at 13:58)

but wil got picked up by morpheus!!?

1 0

koko89 (Oct 15, 2015 at 14:02)

Makken Haugen - single speed

1 0

PIND-IT (Oct 15, 2015 at 15:52)

Where's Vanderham? Or did I miss him...?

1 0

spinzillathespacelizard (Oct 15, 2015 at 15:56)

no kickstand? what is this coverage...

1 0

MaxDeutsch (Oct 15, 2015 at 16:51)

Whats up with the old boxxers?

1 0

Dano98 (Oct 15, 2015 at 17:05)

So many air shocks! Also stoked to see some fellow clip pedal riders

1 0

shredthe915 (Oct 15, 2015 at 18:31)

Bingelli running SS and clipless!

1 0

AndRiEL (Oct 15, 2015 at 21:20)

Did Wil White trade his Karpiel for YT?)

1 0

nfa2005 FL (Oct 15, 2015 at 22:20)

glad to see some chain guides out there

1 0

nwmlarge (Oct 16, 2015 at 0:22)

I've got half a nasty! what a selection

1 0

Ronworth (Oct 16, 2015 at 2:32)

I didnt know Travis Pastrana rode a knolly

1 0

thingswelike FL (Oct 16, 2015 at 4:19)

Brendog's arm is reeeeaally strong. Impressive.

1 0

Lanwolve (Oct 16, 2015 at 6:16)

Outstanding job, Pinkbike!!

1 0

masonstevens (Oct 16, 2015 at 23:51)

Tomas Zejda's front rotor is on backwards.

1 0

steezysam FL (Oct 21, 2015 at 14:45)

herb's pivot is the best looking bike here

1 0

felix337344 (Oct 22, 2015 at 3:20)

which brakes uses zejda..??

1 0

LooseGo0se (Aug 3, 2016 at 19:10)

So many 26" bikes

3 2

RedBurn (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:02)

Bourdon is so thug life

1 0

AndRiEL (Oct 15, 2015 at 21:21)

He is a good boy))) Really

1 0

masters5 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:06)

Sik

1 0

jdotr (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:08)

cool.

2 1

PivotPoint1 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:38)

Ss dh bike? KHS

4 3

TigerNF (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:51)

Session geo looks old

1 1

oregonryder (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:00)

Those are some great portraits. Great photography, only on PINKBIKE.

1 0

funkzander (Oct 15, 2015 at 10:25)

pure bikeporn

2 1

riderdownn (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:17)

norbs got robbed

1 0

Ddowmtb (Oct 15, 2015 at 11:22)

Thank you!

1 0

NebsterC-3PO (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:10)

and logan peat?

1 1

sevensharpnine (Oct 15, 2015 at 12:59)

Mitch Chubey looks like Keanu Reeves.

1 0

kaedin (Oct 19, 2015 at 19:16)

cool

1 1

nick280 (Oct 15, 2015 at 9:07)

So stoked