Video: Here's a Pathogen That'll Make You a Sick Rider

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DirtbagMatt (Mar 12, 2015 at 11:07)

What the hell is up with this media player?

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hetfield1 (Mar 12, 2015 at 11:15)

Currently 5 minutes in, and I've seen 15 seconds of footage.

BartDM (Mar 12, 2015 at 12:15)

so it*s not me only who has that problem...

YoungPedalwon (Mar 12, 2015 at 19:29)

How much would a build like the ones in the video cost?

SJones11 (Mar 12, 2015 at 21:18)

Dude, vimeo is awesome for me, it always the PB player that gives me issues. But the vids are always worth it of course

barzaka FL (Mar 13, 2015 at 1:19)

Try different browser.

hetfield1 (Mar 13, 2015 at 5:57)

Tried it both on IE and Firefox. Same result. It worked okay on my iPhone though.

barzaka FL (Mar 13, 2015 at 6:35)

@hetfield1 it is fine on Chrome :/

Hetman64 (Mar 13, 2015 at 10:12)

I have no sound -.-

freeride-forever (Mar 16, 2015 at 18:49)

I had no controls & couldn't maximize it.

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TBagTantalizer (Mar 12, 2015 at 12:34)

Remember when Transition first started and they knocked off Kona with their Dirtbag? Remember when Transition used to sell amazing bikes for "dirt" cheap? I hope Airborne stays off the overpriced bandwagon. If everyone says its the same as a TR 450 I feel sorry for the fools that over paid for the same bike.

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sfrucian (Mar 12, 2015 at 14:18)

yeah, but Transition is awesome

poundsand FL (Mar 12, 2015 at 18:45)

That thing definitely looks just like a tr450... so many bikes copy each other and just change a thing or two

poundsand FL (Mar 13, 2015 at 17:05)

just saw this thing is $1000 cheaper than a transition though... would definitely buy this first just because of that. transition charges way too much. almost as bad as commencal..

I wish they were offering a full build and not just the frame

acboyd656 (Mar 14, 2015 at 10:55)

How does Commencal fit into that?

poundsand FL (Mar 14, 2015 at 17:41)

@acboyd656 I am terribly sorry that you have such difficulties understanding the English language. Perhaps you should re enroll in Elementary School and give reading that last comment another try afterwards. Best of luck

getschwiftyclub (Mar 14, 2015 at 20:42)

@poundsand Transition and Airborne most likely used the same catalog manufacturer from the "East" with little differences. Unless it is a "boutique" brand, majority of the bikes we ride are coming from the same handful of factories. Very similar to "badge engineering" in the auto industry. That being said, each company has the ability to implement changes like geometry, color, gussets, etc. Things that change from the TR to Pathogen: shape of top tube, seat tube junction/gussets, replaceable dropouts, swingarm shape/CNC details, and the pivots. So both Airborne and Transition did add their own changes.
Found the manufacturer: www.kinesis.com.tw A ton of familiar designs.
Airborne has been very transparent in their business model but the thread is from another MTB site so I wont link it.

poundsand FL (Mar 14, 2015 at 20:47)

Thats cool, I didn't realize that bike companies did that. I am just happy to see a company try to get a product to people for a reasonable price! Thanks for the info!

getschwiftyclub (Mar 14, 2015 at 20:59)

No problem! I agree with you, power to the people. The entry level to mid-range market gets neglected in the bike industry sometimes and I'm excited to see companies use the Direct-to-Consumer sales model to save us the $$$ and provide a good product.

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robd420 (Mar 12, 2015 at 11:27)

That was a commercial if I ever saw one lol

charlieh5816 (Mar 13, 2015 at 7:04)

Yeah its the add they have on their website

getschwiftyclub (Mar 14, 2015 at 20:06)

Marketing is a necessary evil and social media is the largest avenue nowadays. @AirborneBicycles did a good job mixing product images/details, riding, and good tunes.

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sebastianpelaez (Mar 12, 2015 at 10:56)

here is a good look affordable bike..!

jor4s FL (Mar 12, 2015 at 11:57)

Looks like a transition.

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taskmgr (Mar 12, 2015 at 13:22)

they both buy them from the same catalog frame builder.

dhglei01 (Mar 15, 2015 at 5:54)

I haven't ridden it so I can't pass judgement. I do like the look and the color and the idea of a single pivot out back due to simplicity. I also like that they are affordable for those of us on a budget. I am also a military veteran so the name Airborne speaks to me, especially the used desert tan Taka I just picked up used. I'll put in some miles on the Taka then form my opinion and if I ever get the opportunity I'll put in some on the Pathogen.

crashnburns (Mar 12, 2015 at 11:18)

Everyone is so excited about the new consumer direct company now marketing in the States, YT Industries, including myself, but we already had Aireborne Cycles.

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AirborneBicycles (Mar 12, 2015 at 11:20)

You sure did. We've got some all new bike & products coming out this year and beyond that will be worth getting excited about as well! www.airbornebicycles.com

Ehrhard (Mar 12, 2015 at 13:19)

Is that possible to get it outside the US??

taskmgr (Mar 12, 2015 at 13:22)

they've been around since the 90's with their ti hardtail frames and softails! such a sick company!

ithomas (Mar 12, 2015 at 15:02)

@AirborneBicycles i watched a video a while back and i thought i saw an "enduro" bike with airborne painted on it. was that a prototype? i really hope it was, cause it was syack.

timrippeth FL (Mar 12, 2015 at 20:03)

Any word on when that enduro sled that vital did a write up for last year might be coming to market?

Ryanek9freak (Mar 13, 2015 at 4:22)

@AirborneBicycles I would love to see a linkage rear multi pivot DH frame, something like a Scott.

charlieh5816 (Mar 13, 2015 at 7:03)

I have seen some pics of it around its still a proto only the team riders have them currently. I havent seen a release date yet.

AirborneBicycles (Mar 17, 2015 at 8:34)

The new enduro rig which we've named "The Plague", will be available late summer 2015. It endured several delays but is now on track and looking good.

preach (Mar 12, 2015 at 13:19)

SnowShoe is the Whistler of the Southern(ish) east coast....

mark3 (Mar 12, 2015 at 12:21)

the bike with the yellow wheels and black forks is one of the nicest looking bikes I've ever seen,

FrEeZa (Mar 12, 2015 at 14:07)

Germans will love this color combo!
P.S. I'm not German, just live here currently

pete19 (Mar 12, 2015 at 13:22)

The frame looks beautiful I just wanna see more ridding in some more technical trails

PA610ripr (Mar 12, 2015 at 11:01)

Sick edit guys

freeride-forever (Mar 16, 2015 at 18:51)

I can't get into the sickening colors but the frame is a nice clean, simple & solid piece of work. Very sleek. I'd buy one.

Maybe when you sell some you can sponsor better riders.

Some Russians (Killroy Benderoni anyone?

) look like they've got a lot to offer.

AirborneBicycles (Mar 17, 2015 at 8:32)

We have a satin black with dark grey decals as well

Ekjorg14 (Mar 12, 2015 at 20:39)

Yeah Snowshoe! Glad to call this place home.

Venphic (Mar 12, 2015 at 20:02)

I ran this bike all last season and I must its a killer frame for the price!

jpculp (Mar 12, 2015 at 15:58)

making snowshoe look so good!

ovadebarz (Mar 12, 2015 at 13:30)

If airbourne copied YT, and started selling vi a distributor to the EU.. I'd have one.

Wesselized (Mar 12, 2015 at 13:54)

You can, if u pay fort shipping, they will send it!

j-maj998 (Mar 12, 2015 at 16:50)

Sick lookin bike. Just think the neon rims are a little too much in my opinion

m3000 (Mar 13, 2015 at 4:28)

how is seat tube angle important for a DH bike?

roguecheddar (Mar 13, 2015 at 8:40)

but i don't want to be sick, i want to be well.

darren853 (Mar 13, 2015 at 16:50)

sexi bikes !

mountainbikematt (Mar 12, 2015 at 17:06)

Kind of looks like a TR

numbo (Mar 12, 2015 at 17:09)

whats the song?

blb326 (Mar 13, 2015 at 11:20)

I don't know but I sing it to my wife like erryday.

getschwiftyclub (Mar 14, 2015 at 19:26)

The Limousines - GRB 09042.
Love that band. @blb326 The lyrics read "Sometimes I feel, I feel like, just gonna give up, just gonna give up, sometimes, I feel, I feel like, I'm just gonna give it up." I hope you don't serenade her with this song, or maybe you heard "just don't get enough"

blb326 (Mar 16, 2015 at 12:22)

Yeah @KottonGin - I heard "just don't get enough" hahaha!

AlpineNate (Jul 16, 2015 at 14:45)

Darude Sandstorm

squishbiker (Mar 12, 2015 at 11:01)

need mo slo-mo

gclarida (Mar 12, 2015 at 11:57)

"Developing the pathogen" "stealing the old r450"

blowmyfuse (Mar 13, 2015 at 7:57)

Airborne is just mail order Asian, right?

AirborneBicycles (Mar 17, 2015 at 8:29)

Just mailorder/consumer direct, correct. We're all from good ol' Ohio, USA.

DanExfil (Nov 28, 2017 at 17:36)

@AirborneBicycles: Had no idea you guys are Ohio based!

JakeWI (Mar 12, 2015 at 11:03)

Good god that's an ugly kit/bike combo...

hetfield1 (Mar 12, 2015 at 11:10)

Can't say you wouldn't see them coming down the trail!

JakeWI (Mar 12, 2015 at 14:50)

Drawing attention to yourself should be left for 1 of 2 things: Shredding and Slamming...

SpinningAddiction (Mar 12, 2015 at 13:02)

jaybird951 (Mar 12, 2015 at 17:07)

no thanks

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justinhodgson (Mar 12, 2015 at 12:05)

LOL Airborne Tr 450.......it's funny when companies copy old bikes and try to market them as a new design. Industry has moved on from that frame. It's the tr 500 now. Make your own bike Airborne. I'd be excited to see what you come up with

taskmgr (Mar 12, 2015 at 13:23)

this is the same frame as the tr500. they are both form the same catalog frame building company in taiwan. derp

Haarrry (Mar 13, 2015 at 9:00)

@makripper How do you know? The frames look similar but not the same to me

taskmgr (Mar 13, 2015 at 13:25)

it is common knowledge. They bring this stuff up every year at the taipei bike show (where bike companies get to see new techniques and styles and cat. bikes)