Remi Thirion Can Freeride - Video

Jan 21, 2016
by COMMENCAL BIKES & SKIS  
Views: 52,369    Faves: 331    Comments: 15


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Pic by COMMENCAL
Pic by COMMENCAL

Head to Digne-Les-Bains (France) and onto the trails of EVO Bike Park and to the mythical Black Earth, to meet up with Rémi Thirion. We used the off-season to ask him what he thinks of his steed with which he shares so much of his time! You get a real sense of the freeride potential of the V4 and of course, Rémi’s versatility as a rider on any terrain. Here he rides fast and with style, as always.

For those who do not yet know the details of the Supreme DH V4, we suggest you check them out on our website (link)! The creation process of our new winning machine was interesting! For the lazy ones, here’s a short version…

Pic by COMMENCAL
Pic by COMMENCAL
Pic by COMMENCAL

First of all, let’s talk about the trajectory of the rear wheel. When the bike’s sitting still there seems to be no logic in the HPP suspension system, but it’s once it’s in action that makes it stand out from the crowd. The rear wheel moves backwards and allows better shock absorption. The high pivot point requires a specific chain passage to eliminate the adverse effects of kickback and to allow the suspension to run completely free.


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Pic by COMMENCAL

That's not all; with the positioning of the mini-idler, the anti-squat is ideal for recovery, a real plus for efficient pedalling.

The Supreme DH V4 must not be defined by physics and the passage of the chain alone. Above all, it’s a racing machine with, for example, a headset system that alters the top tube length +/- 1cm and also the chainstay length adjustment (425mm/430mm).

Pic by COMMENCAL
Pic by COMMENCAL

After a full season of UCI World Cups, the first models of the Supreme DH V4 are available on our website!

www.commencalusa.com


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98 Comments
  • 78 1
 So basically, if I buy a 2016 Commencal Supreme i'll be able to ride just like him?...SOLD!
  • 32 0
 If your name is Remi or Remy, yes. Apparently all you need to be able to shred is a Commencal and that name.
  • 18 15
 Wear a neck brace Remi !!!!!!!!!!!!!! because you ride at break neck speeds !!!!!!!!
  • 2 10
flag chyu (Jan 21, 2016 at 21:00) (Below Threshold)
 Now way he's going to be fast with that short chainstay.
  • 4 0
 It depends on your skills but not on what bike you riding))))
  • 2 0
 Why can't I watch this on my iPad?!
  • 66 1
 "It's true that as soon as I put a helmet on, I'm not the same person anymore."

That's rad
  • 40 3
 It translated badly;
"It's true that as soon as I put a helmet on, I'm not a sane person anymore."
  • 12 0
 Which is every bit as awesome, haha! Thanks for the correction.
  • 11 1
 I don't actually speak french. It's a more relative interpretation however.
  • 6 0
 I speak french : @synaptonaut has the good translation Wink
  • 1 0
 @Clarkeh wanted to stresst he insanity of this guy rippin his commencal! @dirtfolly Big Grin
  • 1 1
 same sane....
  • 3 0
 I don't speak French. Baguette! Souffle! Croissant! PS. Your riders are good.
  • 37 1
 Looks like the bike has more personality than I do.
  • 37 1
 Thirion (Θηρίον) means "Beast" in Greek.
That says it all... Smile
  • 5 0
 That explains alot! It's funny, as I was watching the video I was thinking to myself about the contrast of Remi's soft spoken character against his aggression on the bike, and then not 5 seconds later his quote about that came up on the screen. On a different note, I really wish we could have seen him ride at Rampage! Hopefully he gets another invite next year.
  • 24 0
 More and more videos here on Pinkbike are not working on the iPad anymore. This one doesn't either, neither does the trailer for Timo Pritzels documentary and a couple of more lately. I can press all I want but nothing happens, almost like pressing a fake play button on a picture. Strangely most videos work, only some don't.
  • 10 6
 Best get a computer then Sir
  • 8 0
 Laptop broke down and don't have enough cash to replace it right now.
  • 5 0
 I get sound but no video.
  • 3 0
 It's doing that on Android as well. I've been noticing it more and more over the last month or two.
  • 2 0
 Same with mine and sometimes my iPhone as well.
  • 2 0
 It's not working for me. I've tried on iOS, android and even Xbox one. Massive fan of remi so I've actually put some effort into this one to no avail.
  • 2 0
 I've never had a problem viewing on mobile(Android)..are you guys that are having problems on the latest OS available for your devices? What browser(Safari, Chrome, etc) are you using?
  • 1 0
 I'm current OS on a Samsung Note 4 and using chrome. It's not all videos that won't play but I've had a half dozen or so over the last couple months that only give me found and no video.
  • 2 0
 Wouldn't load on my Iphone this morning Frown
  • 1 0
 Have you tried visiting the ‘full website’ rather than the mobile version or vice versa?
  • 1 0
 The iPad shows me the full website automatically. Tried switching to the mobile website, but the video didn't work either over there.
  • 1 0
 Yes I've tried everything all my OS is up to date. I get audio but nothing else.

@pinkbike
  • 1 0
 I've had that issue since the latest iOS upgrade on my phone, but only when accessing a vid through facebook. I can come to the mobile PB site and then launch the same video no problem (unless it is a redbull video, then it's a random freaking lottery if the video will load).
  • 2 0
 This is the only video that hasn't worked for me
  • 1 0
 Ya not working on my old sg3 with ie browser. Bummer
  • 1 0
 Me neither. But I googled that shit. Hint- it's worth it.
  • 2 0
 @dirtbagluvin what site did you find it on? As @pinkbike haven't fixed it yet.
  • 1 0
 I cut and pasted the title of the video into Youtube. Voila!!
  • 1 0
 Maybe you haven't iSpent enough money on apple products lately. They have a timer in them that starts their demise when no new products are sensed close by.
  • 1 0
 Haha I'm not an iDiot myself, the only Apple product I own is my iPad, which I only bought because I needed it for work. It looks more professional to show your portfolio to (potential) clients on an iPad than on an Alcatel tablet. Literally my only reason.
  • 1 0
 Only kidding of course. Funny thing was I had to erase my first try at that comment because it wouldn't submit for some reason. The second time I spelled apple without a capital A and it let me submit......coincidence? Hmmm.......
  • 20 0
 Remi's such a boss. Always love watching him ride.
  • 14 0
 Thirion is an incredible rider
  • 1 0
 He is indeed........That line at about 2:40-50...EFF YA! Sweeeet
  • 12 0
 I didn't watch the subtitles and just pretended that I was watching a mountain bike edit with someone telling me how to make a delicious souffle in the back ground...
  • 11 0
 It's amazing these locations actually exist.
  • 1 0
 That's amazing that 20 years back, when I was climbing along this mountain with my full rigid mountain bike I consider the black hills to be too dangerous to ride (I took the forest track).
  • 7 0
 Odds the translation was done by a northern lad - Remi.. "It's proper Mint"
  • 7 0
 Can't wait to see some edits of Thirion and Brannigan riding together, maybe with some Metailler thrown in for good measure!
  • 3 0
 Yess..all3 of them at once...that would be sick, they would rip the trl in half...blow it off the mountain! haha
  • 8 0
 Very enjoyable video, shame about the Mumford and Sons soundtrack tho...
  • 2 0
 I agree, although i love the song it has no place in this video
  • 7 1
 Kudos to Commencal for making a high-pivot bike look very pretty
  • 1 0
 No doubt, very interesting. Chainline reminds me of the Session 10. Would love to demo this bike for a day.
  • 1 0
 It is a high pivot bike but I think because of the other main pivot connected to the bottom of the swing arm driving the shock it gets disguised as a bike with the pivot in a more conventional location. I agree it looks very nice
  • 2 0
 Sweet riding. I have to say high pivot is where it is at. Back when we started our designing, they were nowhere in sight. The Zerode was not out yet either. Night and day difference in bump absorption, stability in the rough, rear rims last longer, and they pedal very well. Check us out if you are interested in experimenting with one for cheap.
  • 3 0
 Pinkbike, could you please stop posting these video on weekdays. It gets me stoked to ride therefor I don't get any work done. Sincerely, high school student.
  • 1 0
 Currently studying for midterms. I couldn't agree more
  • 1 0
 Awesome video @COMMENCALbicycles

I really hope Remi finds the consistency to challenge for the World Cup overall as he has proven on a number of occasions he has the speed to compete. Also super stoked to see George Brannigan on your bikes too, awesome pick up with the fall of Trek World Racing. Good luck this year.
  • 4 0
 That bike is gorgeous wish I had the budget to buy one.
  • 4 0
 I need a break down of all the Remis in the Industry. too confusing
  • 5 0
 I come from the same area as Rémi Thirion. There we also have Rémy Absalon (Julien's brother) and a friend of Rémi Thirion who is Rémy Charrier (local racer). Not to forget Rémy Métailler (but not from the same region of France).
  • 5 2
 Awesome video, Remi shreds, no one wants to hear Mumfords & Sons though.
  • 1 1
 Hipster music is so....beenies half way on(ie, looks like a condom)and man buns. Trends that must die. But I guess if I see you with either then I know its ok to drop in cuz ur a barney.
  • 2 0
 That soundtrack, those sequences... they fit perfectly. Great job editors and great riding Mitch !
  • 2 1
 Does anybody know what the FP stands for ? I suppose it FIBRE PREMIER , but what is it exactly?
  • 5 1
 Its premier fibre!
  • 5 1
 looks like a supplier for carpenters and other wood working
www.fibrepremium.fr
  • 2 0
 Can t wait to get that thing in a few days...
  • 2 0
 for some reason I can't watch any more pink bike videos on my iPhone ????
  • 2 0
 Video doesn't motherfucking work
  • 1 0
 Ahem why can't I experience the joy of this video on my iPhone?

Ps I'm not very smart with these sorts of things
  • 2 0
 You're not the only one, about 10 people commented here they have the same issue (I do aswell). Something's not working correctly on Pinkbike.
  • 1 0
 Nope - the video refuses to play (I get the audio) on my Windows 10 / Edge or Firefox browser combo.
  • 1 0
 this vid was so awsome.......i cant describe it in words
  • 1 0
 this year the World Cup will be very interesting ... cheers!!!
  • 1 0
 Remi training for Rampage ???
  • 1 0
 Remi Giilaaaaaaaaaaaaa......good luck mate
  • 14 13
 Its a bike, just ride it, stop talking about its personality
  • 3 1
 someones gotta fund the video
  • 21 2
 His bike is like a girlfriend, he has to talk about the personality or otherwise he doesn't get to ride it.
  • 2 0
 He talk business. I haven't heard anything unnecessary.
  • 1 0
 wow! ace video, ace riding!
  • 1 0
 I'm loving that bike. especially in the blue red combo. want one!
  • 3 2
 Mumford+Remi+Freeride = win
  • 1 0
 ... video shot fully on location, Heaven, Earth.
  • 1 0
 what a bad ass. One of my favorite riders for sure.
  • 1 0
 more like Madfun and Sons.. (i'll get my coat)
  • 1 0
 Some amazing skills on a nice looking bike... what else???

Beer
  • 1 0
 Video is awesome! But I didn't see any FR in it. Just DH but not Fr.
  • 1 0
 Can't watch this video on my iPad for some reason?
  • 1 0
 i wanna see the video of him duffing up G...:_)
  • 1 0
 This is a nice video
  • 1 0
 Get Thirion to Rampage!!
  • 3 4
 How to ruin a good video with gay music exhibit 1.
  • 8 1
 People still use the word 'gay' to describe what they don't like? Wow that's.. retro?
  • 1 2
 Great Video! Bad Music!
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