Erik Fedko Signs with YT Industries

Jan 19, 2022 at 3:33
by James Smurthwaite  
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YT has today announced it has signed slopestyle rider Erik Fedko.

The 23-year-old had his breakout year in 2017 when he won a Wildcard to the Red Bull District Ride and came 5th. What followed were multiple podiums at Crankworx Slopestyle events around the globe culminating in a 2nd place finish at the Crankworx BC Slopestyle this year

bigquotesI still remember that the YT dirt jumper was the first dirt jump bike that I really wanted as a kid. Everyone talked about the bike back then. I think we have a couple of ideas for the Dirt Love moving forward. For now, I'm really excited about the different bikes like the Capra and we’re kicking things off with a road trip from Mexico to California for a shoot. I'm looking forward to working with YT and have a lot of freedom to realize my creative ideas, but of course I will be going all-in at slopestyle contests too.Erik Fedko

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bigquotesThe first YT was a dirt jump bike! So of course, I'm thrilled with the signing of Erik Fedko, to be back in Slopestyle and back to the roots!Markus Flossmann, Founder & CVO YT Industries


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33 Comments
  • 31 4
 If you look at the picture, he is on the downhill bike TUES with a RS ZEB and a rotor for his rear brake line. Following the Semenuk trend, apparently ... preparing for Rampage?
  • 11 0
 We are back in the middle 2000s Wink

Does he use an angle set to make it steeper?
  • 7 0
 @dh-corn: LONG LIVE FREERIDE!!!
  • 14 3
 Its not a trend, semenuk wasn't the first person to ever put a singlecrown on a big bike and route it for barspins.
  • 3 1
 Hes at freeride fiesta right now throwing bars on it. I think it's mainly because hes a slope rider and likes to bar. Semenuk was on to something.
  • 3 0
 @NoahJ:
Nope.
It was me
  • 2 2
 The zeb has bigger stanchions than the boxxer…
  • 1 5
flag mior Mod (Jan 19, 2022 at 13:51) (Below Threshold)
 im sure it rides well but it just looks cursed
  • 23 0
 Love seeing the continued support of slopestyle and freeride
  • 6 1
 Freestyle Sloperide
  • 2 17
flag NoahJ FL (Jan 19, 2022 at 8:34) (Below Threshold)
 @therealmancub: Lemme guess, you cant even hit a 10ft gap
  • 5 0
 @NoahJ: Legit question... How does one measure a drop?

The 'X' horizontal direction, the 'Y' vertical, or the hypotenuse?
  • 18 5
 Who wants to take bets that YT also cancels his program in 9 months?
  • 1 0
 Hahah yes!!
  • 11 2
 They must have just had another loan approved
  • 9 0
 Tailwhips on a Tues
  • 10 3
 Ditched the DH team for a dirt jumper.
  • 3 1
 nice "roast"
  • 7 1
 Googled what the YT Family is and found Family Guy on YT.
  • 5 0
 Here to hoping YT treats him well!
  • 1 1
 What you guys think about what PBs editors say about slope style loosing coverage or following because this guys are so good that it’s hard to relate?
Also , would that make this current moves by YT to shut down their DH program in favor of more freeride approach a bit odd?

I love freeride, not talent enough to practice it but do see their point .
  • 3 0
 Awesome! Great dude and obviously a shredder on the bike!! Congratulations!!
  • 1 0
 I think this is pretty good news, I like Erik's style.
Maybe it also means there will be a Dirtlove makeover.
And the Pinkers will have a new mantra, too: Looks like a Ticket Smile
  • 3 0
 cant wait to see him throw some tailwhips on the dh.
  • 2 1
 Do any 200mm+ single crown forks exist? I can’t think of any.
  • 5 0
 Manitou Sherman
  • 2 0
 @clapped-out-46: I’m feeling old now. When were they around, 15 years ago? But they disappeared even fast
  • 5 0
 Zeb does 190mm that's probably close enough.
  • 1 1
 @islandforlife: That’s sick!
  • 2 0
 @islandforlife: And if I am not mistaken, the axle to crown on a 190 zeb is actually longer than a 200mm boxxer
  • 1 0
 @ninefivemtb crispy my guy
  • 1 3
 Too bad he'll have to wait till 2029 to get his bike... lol







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