Thomas Vanderham is ready to announce his new ride

Sep 24, 2008 at 18:13
by Luc 'Acadian' Albert  
News Source: Evil
Vanderham, from North Vancouver, British Columbia, is recognized internationally as one of the most influential riders in the world. His trademark riding style has been well documented in cycling’s most notable movies and magazines. Best known for his exploits in the big mountain genre of riding, Thomas has honed his skills in all areas of mountain biking, ranging from World Cup downhills to slopestyle competitions. Along with his riding resume, Thomas brings many years of industry experience in product development, marketing, and design to the Evil team.Evil Bikes is an idea that has been a long time in the making. We are a family of riders, designers, and engineers gathering from a variety of action sports backgrounds. The sport of mountain biking and the desire to do something different is what we share in common. Drawing from out of industry inspiration and experience, Evil hopes to bring a youthful feel and creative look to the mountain bike industry. We are headed by people who ride, influenced by design, all with the goal to make the best bikes on the market.

Over the course of the coming year Evil will be releasing an expanded and re-branded bike line, including a wide range of suspension bikes featuring Dave Weagle’s latest suspension platform, theDELTΔsystem. Thomas is a critical part of the Evil design team and will be working hand-in-hand with Evil’s product managers and engineers to bring the products he needs to the trails you ride.

Thomas commented about his new role with Evil, “I am very excited to work with Dave Weagle on his latest suspension design. His track record is undeniable; we will have some exciting new bikes coming out in 2009.” He went on to add, “It was very important for me to be a part of the project from the beginning and contribute to the creative process. Over the coming years it’s going to be fun to develop the bikes and help Evil reach its potential.”

“It’s great to finally announce this and put all the rumors to rest! It’s been hard keeping this whole operation a secret!” said Evil Bikes president Kevin Walsh. “Thomas brings equal parts rider, businessman, and family to Evil. We are handpicking people that align with the Evil culture and lifestyle and Thomas couldn’t be a more perfect fit.”

Stay tuned to www.evil-bikes.com for the latest news on Thomas and his new bikes.

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63 Comments
  • 14 3
 no way! vanderham not on a rocky mountain.....thats just like...weird
  • 12 1
 lol, well get used to it haha
  • 3 0
 does evil only have 1 bike? i dunno..
  • 2 6
flag onone26 (Sep 24, 2008 at 21:23) (Below Threshold)
 this is old news that he isn't on rocky
  • 11 1
 sounds like its going to be a decent company
  • 2 0
 it is a decent company,but will be a damn nice company now, new bikes, awesome riders!!
  • 6 0
 featuring Dave Weagle's latest suspension platform, theDELTΔsystem.
WHATTTTTTTTTTT
  • 2 0
 Wow I didn't expect that but we said the same when Lopes going to Ibis and loads of other moves so I'll get used to TV not being on a Rocky Mountain.
^^Dobride26^^ Evil belongs to Dave Weagle I think and they folded a while ago and now obviously are back on the scene, let's see some Vanderwhips on a hardtail.
  • 5 0
 YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY. Vanderham finally got a new ride.
  • 3 0
 Well...I'm on the work crew for the Rampage...I'll be hoisting his rig up cliffs all weekend, I'll let you know my impressions. Be a decent testing grounds, too!
  • 1 1
 wtf...so evils a fully company now.... no more hard tails???? wtf they made some of the best hardtails ever and now they are just fullies???? bunch of sellouts they should at least keep their hardtail line that is proven....as well as make fullies...
  • 4 0
 should have kept the old logo at least
  • 1 0
 not that i dont think the frames not nice, if the company had to go to someone im glad it went to a good home.
  • 3 3
 hey b-free are you on close personal terms with dave weagle. do you talk to him all the time. do you really think a guy would just design the suspension and then hand it over to someone else to design the rest of it doubt it with the way new suspension designs are popping up. hell, maybe even kona will consider moving into the 21st century. probably not
  • 0 0
 yeh i dont think so
  • 4 1
 wow really thats pretty craazy
  • 3 0
 damn, i just made a thread about this just minutes before this was posted. lol
  • 4 2
 Wow and the new Evil "Revolt" looks really nice.
  • 3 0
 fuck man... I just bought a flat line because of him... well love the ride
  • 5 10
flag nothingbetter (Sep 24, 2008 at 19:58) (Below Threshold)
 you bought a bike because of him? creepy
  • 9 1
 That's why bike companies sponsor riders - so people buy their bikes.
  • 5 1
 Christ...how many friggin Sundays sold because every stooge on the hill thought they could be fast like Sam if they only had a Sunday!? Gotta love marketing hype...
  • 1 0
 well he was pictured on a cove for saints new product launch in whistler, so i figured he was changing brands but damn, this was unexpected!
  • 1 1
 cool - huge industry shake up this year it seems....it's almost exciting, good tactic to get biking into the mainstream media, add some drama! Everyone likes drama, even if they don't know wtf it's about.
  • 0 0
 Should see the frame he'll be riding, looks a lot like a rocky mountain flatline!! without all the weird curves
www.dirtmag.co.uk/news/category/products/evil-bikes-first-look/dirt-1231950.html
  • 2 0
 the frame geo looks pretty solid so i think it'll work out good
  • 1 1
 And if it doesn't, you can change virtually everything.
  • 1 0
 Gottah agree...good move on both parts! Solid rider and a solid company = one sweet marriage!
  • 2 0
 That Revolt is gorgeous. I'm gonna be saving my money up!
  • 1 0
 Nice to heard that, thomas is in the top of the best riders, starving to see those new bikes!
  • 1 0
 really like to see more of this Revolt frame.
www.evil-bikes.com/#/000123/store
  • 2 0
 wow that is a surprise twist that his new ride is evil bike.
  • 0 0
 Wow!!! I had some expectation... but this far beyond what i imagined !!! I cant wait to see their new bikes and vanderham riding them.
  • 1 0
 stoked to see a cutting edge tech company grabbing some one who is all about big lines and style not racing results.
  • 0 2
 stoked for vanderpants, one of my favourite riders. happy that DW continues to make biking better for everyone- the turner dhr will rule the dh race world next year- happy as shit evil is back and i'm pleased that rocky mountain continues to spiral downward into distant and obsure memories of poorly designed bikes run by indifferent businessmen. no one should ride for them or on them.
  • 1 0
 Thats a sweet helmet Thomas got on, anyone know what it is?
  • 2 0
 Troy lee designs
  • 0 0
 This is a partnership for the ages, the company and the rider are both right at the top end!
  • 1 0
 Wow that was a shocker...Didnt expect that
  • 1 0
 thats a cool picture of him
  • 0 0
 FINALLY evils back. great company. and now they are making even sicker bikes. im so stoked.
  • 1 0
 yeah thats pretty cool!
  • 1 2
 what the fuck there was a hard tail company called evil too did this new company buy the rights to the name or something
  • 0 0
 that bike is soo sick and clean!
  • 0 0
 How much is the Revolt ??
  • 0 0
 thats so shitty ! i didt even know that evil made dh bikes
  • 0 0
 this is awesome, TV and Weagle should be a sweet combo.
  • 0 0
 Weagle only designed the rear suspension, not the bike. He's done designing complete bikes.
  • 0 0
 i saw him on a Cove at blue mountain i dont know what that was about:S
  • 0 0
 i saw him on an ironhorse at whistler during crankworx....weird
  • 1 0
 hah, he was never on an ironhorse.
  • 0 1
 yea he was, for most the summer in whistler.
  • 2 0
 i also saw him on cove in a magazine, really surprising why he didn´t went to this more experienced company, instead of riding a bike for a company which hardly anyone knew, but i think he had the right reasons for deciding that, and as long as they can support him worthy it´s good for the big mountain scene..
  • 1 0
 no bro he was rocking a cove, trust me.
  • 0 0
 he was on a cove briefly, but i rode with him in whistler and im 100% sure he was on an iron horse for much of the summer lol
  • 1 1
 Looks alot like a slayer... hmmm
  • 0 0
 The Evil Revolt looks so nice!
  • 0 0
 you know what helmet it is?
  • 0 0
 que pinta
  • 0 0
 huyyy!!!...ke loca. de por dios
  • 0 2
 no, actually it's a great bike... but he have like too much style







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