Rossignol Release Limited Edition "Super Heretic"
Rossignol’s SUPER project is a movement in graphic design with a singular purpose: To create a line of limited-edition products that call back to the most cherished and obscure parts of Rossignol’s heritage. SUPER is a design process that draws on elements from different mountain sports across the brand’s history and combines them in three unique new products.
The project draws its inspiration from a beloved but rare 1994 ski called the Super Virage, which was only sold in Japan. Its loud, vivacious design symbolized the frenetic energy inherent in Japanese ski culture—with bright accents of pink, fuchsia, and purple. As a nod to one of the least-known but most-coveted Rossignol designs of all time, we’re bringing it back for a select time. You can now find it in a limited run of the Heretic mountain bike, the Blackops 98 ski, and the Sashimi snowboard, redesigned into the Super Heretic, Super Blackops, and Super Sashimi. As three burly toys built for descending gnarly mountains in all conditions, they’re loud, capable, and one-of-a kind—and they’re made to play anywhere.
The project draws its inspiration from a beloved but rare 1994 ski called the Super Virage, which was only sold in Japan. Its loud, vivacious design symbolized the frenetic energy inherent in Japanese ski culture—with bright accents of pink, fuchsia, and purple. As a nod to one of the least-known but most-coveted Rossignol designs of all time, we’re bringing it back for a select time. You can now find it in a limited run of the Heretic mountain bike, the Blackops 98 ski, and the Sashimi snowboard, redesigned into the Super Heretic, Super Blackops, and Super Sashimi. As three burly toys built for descending gnarly mountains in all conditions, they’re loud, capable, and one-of-a kind—and they’re made to play anywhere.
The Super heretic is special bike born during the 2022 Enduro world championships. This retro bike distinguish itself by its unique paintjob . Available in a limited edition , the super Heretic is equipped with a high-end built for the most talented riders who wants to race the clock. But also for the ones who wants to rip bike parks and have fun riding fast.
Developed with our World Enduro Factory Team riders, the Heretic stays fast on the nastiest descents while offering enhanced pedaling efficiency on climbs. With 29’ inch wheel, and 160mm of travel the aluminium frame will smooth out big hits to small bump chatter providing the comfort needed for long enduro stages. The lively geometry encourages you to hit every jump and rip every last berm you can find.
Rossignol Super Heretic
• Wheel size: 29"
• Aluminum frame
• Travel: 160mm (r) / 160mm (fr)
• Suspension: Ohlins
• Wheels: Mavic Deemax
• Sizes: M, L
• Price: Europe: 5800€; USA: $5,800 USD
• More information: rossignol.com
• Wheel size: 29"
• Aluminum frame
• Travel: 160mm (r) / 160mm (fr)
• Suspension: Ohlins
• Wheels: Mavic Deemax
• Sizes: M, L
• Price: Europe: 5800€; USA: $5,800 USD
• More information: rossignol.com
Ohlins supension : Incredibly capable forks and shocks that give you super-consistent control, ground-hugging traction and an ultra-plush feel.
Morgane Jonnier and the team during the 2022 Finale Ligure Trophy of Nation.
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Sounds like they're trying to get rid of some of these by slapping a fresh coat of paint on
But since you seem to know so much about how skis are made, perhaps you could explain how my skis shouldn't exist?
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Was that a geocities group, or do I need to use Lycos?
Oh no, not me sir. I was America Online... my favorite part of AOL was their monthly promotional diskettes which were promptly formatted, had label ripped off and relabeled as "stuff".
That monthly 1.4mb of storage was critical for archiving some of my favorite files that arrived "line by line".
"-flexy, unreliable frame construction"
m.pinkbike.com/news/review-rossignol-heretic.html
Is it just me or does EVERY bike release in the last year include something like this?
How about a bike in understated maroon like the original Strato 102’s? Point those babies downhill and don’t bother trying to carve until you hit 30.
There’s that frame again, and there’s that price because of the components they tacked onto it..
This is the polar opposite of what I throw my money at.
The bottom line of the bike review is basically that it sucks... www.pinkbike.com/news/review-rossignol-heretic.html
"Competing with the main players in the industry for mid-priced bikes is surely challenging, but when you stamp your logo on the frame, that’s the last piece of the pie that should crumble. Rossignol could have been in the running for Value Bike of the Year winner with the Heretic XT if the frame was reliable. It’s a shame that such a well priced, widely-available bike didn’t live up to the basic needs of a modern enduro bike."— Matt Beer
As they say... You can put (pink) lipstick on a pig...
Knolly (ca), Nicolai (de), Pole (fi) and many others never even bothered to make carbon bikes, so I don't see a problem with a 6k aluminium bike. I DO see a problem with this Rossignol bike, though