The Bikes of YT's Red Bull Rampage Riders

Oct 22, 2018
by YT Industries  
Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.

Redbull Rampage really is the pinnacle of mountain biking. Over the years we have supported many riders competing in Rampage, this year we are proud to support Andreu Lacondeguy, Cam Zink, Ethan Nell, Jordie Lunn and Adolf Silva at this legendary event that puts mountain biking into the mainstream. As this year's event approaches, join us for a look at our 5 riders with their custom painted TUES CF, even sporting custom mullets to match, 80's style!


Andreu Lacondeguy

Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.

Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.


Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.


Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.
Specifications:
• Frame - YT Industries TUES CF
• Fork - Rockshox Boxxer tuned by Honey Suspension
• Shock - Honey Vivid
• Cockpit - Renthal Fatbar & Renthal Integra Stem, Sensus Lacondeguy grips
• Drivetrain - Hope Tech cranks, Single Speed G3 sb1
• Brakes - Hope Tech v4
• Wheels - Hope Tech 26" DH
• Tires - Continental Baron 26" x 2.5
• Saddle - Stolen BMX Pivotal
• Pedal - DMR Vault Lacondeguy


Cam Zink

Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.

Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.


Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.


Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.
Specifications:
• Frame - YT Industries TUES CF
• Fork - FOX 40 Factory
• Shock - FOX X2 Factory
• Cockpit - Deity Black Label 38mm rise & Deity Micro DM stem, Sensus Lite grips
• Drivetrain - Shimano Saint
• Brakes - Shimano Saint
• Wheels - Custom Stan´s NoTubes Flow MK3 laced on Onyx hubs
• Tires - Michelin DH Prototype
• Saddle - Sensus Apollo
• Pedal - Deity T-Mac Signature



Ethan Nell

Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.

Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.


Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.


Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.
Specifications:
• Frame - YT Industries TUES CF
• Fork - Rockshox Boxxer
• Shock - Rockshox Vivid coil
• Cockpit - Spank Spike 35mm rise & Spank Spike stem, Sensus Lite grips
• Drivetrain - e*Thirteen cranks, SRAM X01 7 Speed
• Brakes - SRAM Code RSC
• Wheels - Spank Spike 350 26"
• Tires - Kenda Hellcats 26"
• Saddle - Sensus Patriot
• Pedal - Spank Spike



Jordie Lunn

Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.

Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.


Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.


Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.
Specifications:
• Frame - YT Industries TUES CF
• Fork - Rockshox Boxxer
• Shock - Rockshox Vivid, 400lb Ti spring
• Cockpit - Deity Black Label, 38mm rise & Deity DM stem, Sensus Swayze
• Drivetrain - SRAM XO cranks, X01 7 Speed
• Brakes - SRAM Code
• Wheels - Halo Chaos, Custom Colour
• Tires - Vee Tire Co, Flow Snap 27.5 x 2.35"
• Saddle - Custom SDG iFly 2.0
• Pedal - Deity T-Mac



Adolf Silva

Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.

Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.


Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.


Rampage 2018 Shot by Ale Di Lullo.
Specifications:
• Frame - YT Industries TUES CF
• Fork - FOX 40 Factory tuned by Honey Suspension
• Shock - FOX X2 tuned by Honey Suspension
• Cockpit - Deity Black Label 38mm rise & Deity Micro DM stem, Sensus Lite grips
• Drivetrain - Hope Tech cranks, SRAM GX
• Brakes - Hope Tech v4
• Wheels - Pancho Wheels, Custom Colour
• Tires - Maxxis
• Saddle - Deity Frisco
• Pedal - Deity T-Mac Signature


Photos: Ale Di Lullo

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158 Comments

  • 164 3
 26 Ain't Dead Yet!!!
  • 11 46
flag Boardlife69 (Oct 22, 2018 at 11:49) (Below Threshold)
 Because of Randy.
  • 35 5
 @Boardlife69, nah, Randy rides a 29er. His invite for Rampage probably got lost in the mail, because otherwise he'd be out there building his line by himself under that hot desert sun.
  • 38 5
 @slumgullion: Randy doesnt build lines, the earth conforms to Randy's vision.
  • 149 4
 Chuck Norris met Randy once. Chuck Norris is now Randy's tire insert.
  • 6 14
flag gapos999 (Oct 22, 2018 at 12:17) (Below Threshold)
 what, Randy is 26 for life dude?
  • 3 0
 @slumgullion: but Randy's name was called out on the participants list, check out this vid (go to the moment when Godziek arrives at the Rampage site and participates in a kick-off meeting):

www.pinkbike.com/news/video-szymon-godziek-getting-ready-for-rampage.html
  • 34 12
 These 26" bikes look so much nicer/funnier than all these ugly ass 29er
  • 4 18
flag chyu (Oct 22, 2018 at 14:49) (Below Threshold)
 Where's Aaron Gwin?
  • 2 0
 @gapos999: that's a statement, not a question!!
  • 5 1
 @chyu: he's got a sore thumb
  • 6 0
 @Boardlife69: Randy doesn't need a tire insert. Utah needs a Randy bumper.
  • 1 1
 never will be!!!! TwoSiX for life
  • 1 1
 My old 26" Jekyll is still faster than my new 27.5" process. With that being said my 26in wheeled bike is a lot harder to ride and really beats on my body. The 27/5 is definitely smoother and a skosh slower. The average difference is about 10 seconds on a 6-mile off road ride. The 26 inch wheeled bike definitely feels way more alive and Poppy. The 27 5 bike is smooth and flowy. At the end of the day I still choose the 27 5. It's way more forgiving and I do not get knocked around as bad as on the 26 inch wheels.
  • 1 0
 @properp: I have been riding 29" bikes this year but I really don't feel like getting rid of my 26" Jekyll, it feels so solid, stiff and lightweight. A carbon 29" Capra is disappointingly flexy (and heavy) in comparison.
  • 43 6
 Interesting lack of Rampage coverage on Pinkbike... and around the web really.

Are people over it? Is freeride finally dead? Is rampage just too dangerous?
  • 32 0
 There was a media coverage blackout until like 3 days before last year or something. If my wrecked brain remembers vaguely correctly.
  • 14 6
 what do you mean by lack of coverage? We're still a 5 days out and there is plenty of content on instagram
  • 11 27
flag LOLWTF (Oct 22, 2018 at 12:20) (Below Threshold)
 @laxguy: lmfao we're talking about the coverage on Pinkbike obviously not instaf*ck
  • 3 3
 @LOLWTF: doesnt answer the question.. what do you expect them to be covering? we're getting bike checks, thats about the only thing to talk about right now
  • 10 1
 @laxguy: He means a few years ago there was tons of different coverage that started about 2 weeks before the competition.Not everyone is on other SM sites.
  • 6 0
 @nug12182: all they have done so far is 1 day of scouting, and 4 days of building. Yesterday was a rest day . Last year I don't think red bull let media on the property until 2-3 days before hand .
  • 2 0
 Agree with that one !!! I hope for the scene that people are more interested in the scary stuff which the boys are digging at the moment and not in bikes.

Even this costum bikes look pretty nice.

Can‘t wait to see some footage on pinkbike, so that i don‘t have to stalk the riders on insta so much ...
  • 2 0
 @Jordanh604: Im talking a few years ago
  • 5 2
 @nug12182: my point still stands.. what is there to cover? people are digging lines, they havent even hit anything yet... relax, it's coming
  • 7 3
 @laxguy: it's a new site and a bunch of new lines, the digging part actually offers some good opportunity for coverage. As for getting bike checks, we haven't got any from Pinkbike, if you pay a bit of attention you will realize YT created this article. Rampage and Hardline are two events that appeal the most to pinkbike's audience, yet we don't get any coverage so its weird and the rants sre justified.
  • 4 4
 @LOLWTF: ok, i give up youre right, there is absolutely nothing on the internet about rampage, lets all bitch and complain.
  • 46 0
 Don't worry, we've got a ton of content on the way. Articles on the line building, bike checks, pictures and videos of people upside down and doing flippy spinny things over gnarly terrain... It's all coming soon.
  • 18 17
 Because Rampage has sold out and is a distant memory of what it once was. Before you had a bunch of guys stoked to make it down the mountain in one piece. Watching events was as easy as showing up and finding a spot to watch the riders come down. There were no sandbags or wooden features. The course was still very raw.

Now you have $500 ticket packages, riders are bitching each year about people stealing their lines, riders like Cam Zink get robbed on their runs, and you have slopestyle runs like thatlacondeguy winning. Basically it has turned into a giant soap opera and big air is rewarded vs technical ability. I'm glad I went a few times before they charged for tickets. Now I'm content watching the event on TV and figuring out how the winner was crowned vs someone else.
  • 4 2
 @LOLWTF: the comment that started this was "...Pinkbike... and around the web really." i would consider the internet to be around the web.

@mikekazimer pictures of dogs, too, please!
  • 1 5
flag LOLWTF (Oct 22, 2018 at 13:22) (Below Threshold)
 @underhawk: yeah have you seen this guy's instagram story? He's got loads of coverage just gotta know where to look!
  • 1 2
 @LOLWTF: 1) you would look at his IG story to find his IG story 2) now you're just deflecting bae
  • 5 2
 @digitalsoul: I don’t think I would put Lacondeguy in that slopey category, not when semenuk is competing, Andreu has a much more raw style of getting down the mountain
  • 2 0
 @laxguy: You must not be a digger.
  • 7 0
 I just want a live stream of Tippie harassing everybody at rampage 10 hours a day.
  • 1 1
 @nug12182: why would you say that?
  • 2 2
 @laxguy: cause its foolish to think the builds don't deserve coverage
  • 2 2
 @LOLWTF: i never said the builds don't deserve coverage. they are just getting builds wrapped up, did you want to watch slomo of Brett throwing sand and Cam looking off into the distance judging speed? it's already been said that more coverage is coming and they even rounded up all the "instaf*ck" clips that you couldnt bare to find yourself. same amount of coverage on vital too. quit ur bitchin
  • 1 1
 That's because pinkbike is more interested in taking advertising money from Electric moped companies then focusing on skilled Riders on analog bikes.
  • 35 2
 jordie's color scheme reminds me of the old nomad miami vice scheme. sick bikes all around!
  • 14 0
 vaporwave af
  • 17 0
 @WrenchRy87: A E S T H E T I C
  • 1 1
 I was going to say (before I saw your comment) these have a real Miami Vice vibe.
  • 2 0
 No score needed for style... They got if full already
  • 1 1
 @WrenchRy87: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HJ9LdmppYU
  • 2 2
 Anyone else think a 400lb spring on his coil seems too low for him at rampage?
  • 1 1
 @FindDigRideRepeat: I just think it is a shame the shock isnt also Miami vice color
  • 1 1
 @Hyakian: ...which would be the perfect time to bring the "Miami Bryce" moniker back, including tee-shirts!! you listening, 50to01?!?! Big Grin
  • 26 1
 All hail 26 inch
  • 21 1
 Really don't see the first name Adolf popping up too often
  • 8 0
 Look Adolf in!
  • 6 21
flag LOLWTF (Oct 22, 2018 at 12:21) (Below Threshold)
 You know his parents are either disconnected from the real world or psychopaths lol
  • 10 1
 It was either that or hannibal...
  • 5 0
 I'll accept it
  • 2 0
 I think it's against the law to name your child Adolf in at least a few countries. Ironically I had never thought about that yet with Silva yet, it just never came to mind.
  • 19 1
 Holy crap all those bikes are so sick and ever so slightly unique even to each other..
  • 1 1
 Jordan and Nell are so rad! They're all amazing of course, just personal faves. I knew that font would look good on a DH bike that Nell is using, I said god damn.
  • 19 1
 YT saving 26 one RAMPAGE at a time!!!
  • 3 1
 Make that 4 at a time (Jordie has left the church)!
  • 15 0
 do they have custom frames for 26 or are they just putting 26 on the standard 275 frames.
  • 1 1
 @mikekazimir
Can you answer this?
  • 2 0
 The seatstay is different. If you look closely you can spot it beeing aluminium. Normal Tues CF frames are full carbon.
  • 10 1
 I'd love to see Jordie win this without a bike. Just running down the track, punching boulders and front flip the canyon gap.
  • 8 0
 What’s honey suspension? Is it like honey badger? Seriously tho would love info, I live in a cave never heard of it, google reveals nothing
  • 3 0
 Is a small friendly tunning facility in Catalonia runned by a guy with loads of experience on MX dirt and DH.
  • 2 0
 European bike suspension tuner, kind of like vorsprung or push
  • 10 0
 Still only 26" bikes have won rampage...
  • 9 1
 Frame and rider size would have been a welcome addition.
  • 3 26
flag LOLWTF (Oct 22, 2018 at 12:22) (Below Threshold)
 That is highly irrelevant info so therefore it was not included. Thanks for your understanding.
  • 7 0
 The Tues with a shorter rear end and 26” wheels would be such a rad bike.
  • 1 1
 you mean like a Sunday
  • 2 1
 @rcrdrvr: kinda but I think the Sunday had longer chainstays even than the 27.5” Tues. They were just quite short for the time? Or I may be mistaken. I guess they’ve been able to take those freeride Tues bikes down to about 425mm with 26” wheels in em. Be interested if anyone’s read about it, they seem to have kept it hush but I haven’t exactly been looking hard.
  • 8 0
 Now I know why the Tues in size S is Sold Out.
  • 6 0
 All of them are drop dead gorgeous Drool

Who is this Honey Suspension? I have never heard of them! Anyone have info on them?
  • 7 0
 Ethan Neil has a funny looking Rockshox Vivid Air
  • 7 0
 Andreu rocking a single speed...
  • 7 0
 A.L.’s bike because....26”.....singlespeed....FTW!
  • 7 0
 26/ Singlespeed is the future, wake up Sheeple
  • 7 0
 26 ain’t dead , but those X0 cranks will be
  • 6 1
 Pull them 26” wheels back out boys/girls. YT just invented a new Dj/freeride/slalom bike!!!!
  • 12 0
 Lol, never put mine away! 26 for those who know!
  • 12 6
 They forgot Randy's bike !!!!! #randygotrobbed already...
  • 1 1
 I heard randy was going to ride 24 inch wheels
  • 3 0
 ..Interesting..
..front triangle and chain stay carbon for all

..on bike whit 26" wheels the seat stay is in alu
...and it is not the same as that of tues Al 27.5 stock...
..apparently it is produced specifically for 26"
  • 1 1
 or modified specifically to be a free ride able bike for Rampage
  • 1 1
 @rcrdrvr: yes, but only for bike equipment whit 26" wheels
Bike whit 27,5" wheels (jordie lunn) the seat stay is carbon same the Tues carbon 27,5" stock
  • 6 1
 I hope Zink's makes it to the 2019 production colorway
  • 4 0
 Definitely the best all around appeal but, man, Lunn's!!!
  • 7 2
 Only scrolled about half way and creamed myself.
  • 6 0
 26 ain't dead
  • 4 0
 A lot of acid was dropped before these visions came to life.
  • 4 0
 Looks like the Lacondeguy I’d wanna hang out with
  • 2 0
 Waiting for all 2018 rampage riders..and the bikes sure.. Really excited to see what people might say about Brandt with Mongoose Boot'r....haters haters lol
  • 4 0
 Glam Metal Squadron
  • 3 0
 Red Bull Rampage and they are all wearing Monster Energy Drink hats
  • 3 0
 Jordie Lunn bike inspired by GTA Vice City.
  • 2 1
 Lacondeguy's rig was designed in conjunction with Meek Boyz by the looks of that bike size
  • 4 2
 And people say boxxers are too flexy for their pathetic riding lol
  • 2 1
 These guys just look like some fun dudes to hang with on the mountain while drinking a few beers. Love the YT edits too
  • 1 1
 I think I'm a bit late to this joke but could someone please tell me who Randy is, I cant help think that it's randy from trailer park boys
  • 3 1
 I want a 26 Tues. Getem on the site. People obviously want to ride them.
  • 2 1
 Ummm.....frame size please?!?!
  • 2 20
flag LOLWTF (Oct 22, 2018 at 12:23) (Below Threshold)
 Not important info please move on
  • 2 1
 those continental tires of lacondeguy look massive AF
  • 2 1
 cant wait for "who got robbed" report
  • 2 1
 those are some sweet-ass paint jobs!
  • 2 5
 "every second rider is on YT"
and that, my friend, that's why you see more broken YT's than broken -insert brand here-. Because they sell a lot more.
Also I'll dare to say their typical customer is someone with less disposable income=younger=harder shredder
  • 2 1
 Where can I go to see a broken one?
  • 1 1
 @endlessblockades *this was meant to be a reply to @Freerider-09 's comment
  • 1 1
 For a sec I thought that was Damian Sanders and his crew in the back of that truck!
  • 2 1
 Why no super deluxe coil ?????
  • 2 1
 Is Zink still running 26 inch at the back at 27.5 up front?
  • 2 1
 YT.. the brand of freeride
  • 1 1
 so, we came to conclusion that 26" it's the strongest wheel still and it will be. But not forever.
  • 2 1
 wait so can the yt also take 26er or are they special frames
  • 1 1
 Not that that’s a bad thing!
  • 1 1
 Why do only half have wheel size listed?
  • 8 0
 Cos the 29ers were ashamed to confess...
  • 2 1
 Bacon! =P
  • 1 1
 That’s what I saw too. Mmmmmmbacon
  • 1 1
 Love all these.......awesome!
  • 3 2
 Randy rolls 26 too
  • 1 1
 The bikes look pretty good
  • 1 1
 Looks like Gwin rly leave YT
  • 1 1
 The stoke is building....................
  • 1 1
 Call it the Rampage edition.....
  • 1 1
 @theminsta you see the SS kit Andreu has Big Grin
  • 1 1
 It's neat. The kit has guards on either side of the cog! It would save your Cowan from losing the chain every few rides lol $370 Canadian peso kit by the way..
  • 1 1
 @theminsta: It would but it’s bloody expensive Eek I jimmy rigged something up to prevent my chain from ever coming off! Lou helped me so you know it’s good lol
  • 1 1
 I hope it works because jumpy chains are way too scary.. Don't want to blow your knees out!
  • 1 2
 okay i haven't been on in a few weeks fill me in on the randy situation so i have a damn clue!! lol
  • 1 1
 Can’t wait for mine to show up!
  • 1 0
 Looks like #YTBOYBAND.
  • 2 3
 Trek will always have the nicest custom painted bikes but good try
  • 1 3
 And just like porn - I finished before the content.
  • 2 4
 Another bike trying to adapt to the fugly orange fork...
  • 5 8
 Jordie and Cam are way too cool for Yt
  • 8 2
 You aren't cool enough for YT
  • 2 1
 @ebomb11: definitely NOT
  • 1 1
 Cam helped create the YT brand...
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