Propain Shows Off Carson Storch’s Custom-Painted Spindrift CF for Red Bull Rampage
PRESS RELEASE: Propain
On October 21, it's that time of the year again. The biggest mountain bike freeride event of the year is coming to you: Red Bull Rampage. We are very happy to announce that, for the first time ever, a PROPAIN bike will be part of it. None other than Carson Storch will be riding this unique Spindrift CF and doing things most mountain bikers can only dream of.
Carson Storch is no stranger to Rampage. 2022 will be his eighth time competing in Red Bull Rampage. His best result came in 2016 when he finished third. This year he wants to get back on the podium and will do everything to climb it again. For such a special rider it also requires a special bike. His choice for Rampage fell on the Spindrift CF with a double crown fork and we could not hold back to give this bike a very special paintjob. Here you can admire this work of art in detail:
Frame:
PROPAIN Spindrift CF Size M
Fork:
SR SUNTOUR RUX
(100 psi fork, custom progressive tune)
Shock:
SR SUNTOUR Voro Coil
(650lb ti spring, custom progressive tune)
Wheels:
DT Swiss FR 541 (27,5")
Tires:
Michelin DH Front:22 Rear:34
(32 psi Front, 35 psi Rear)
Drivetrain:
Shimano Saint
PROPAIN Spindrift CF Size M
Fork:
SR SUNTOUR RUX
(100 psi fork, custom progressive tune)
Shock:
SR SUNTOUR Voro Coil
(650lb ti spring, custom progressive tune)
Wheels:
DT Swiss FR 541 (27,5")
Tires:
Michelin DH Front:22 Rear:34
(32 psi Front, 35 psi Rear)
Drivetrain:
Shimano Saint
Brakes:
Shimano Saint 200 mm / 200 mm
Bar:
Title Reform 780 mm
Stem:
Title DM1
Grips:
Sensus
Seatpost:
Title CP1
Saddle:
Title JS1
Pedals:
Sensus
Shimano Saint 200 mm / 200 mm
Bar:
Title Reform 780 mm
Stem:
Title DM1
Grips:
Sensus
Seatpost:
Title CP1
Saddle:
Title JS1
Pedals:
Sensus
 | I am beyond stoked on what PROPAIN came up with for my custom painted Rampage Spindrift frame. It was a little bit of a surprise, and the details really got me. From the tree layout, to the detail of my dog Bentley, it means a lot! So happy to represent the first PROPAIN in Rampage!! |
We can't wait to see Carson in action on October 21 and wish him all the best for his outstanding maneuvers. Watch the entire spectacle live on Red Bull TV or ESPN+ if you live in the U.S.!
Photos by Nathan Hughes
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More pop maybe??
Makes sense he jumped on that bike.
So, usually with a dual crown fork, you can get 10-20mm more travel on the front than you can with a single crown fork. And since the Spindrift is designed around a 180mm-190mm single crown... you should be able to do a full 200mm travel I'd think?
Yeah, thats what my understanding was, thanks for confirming.
I was also implying that not all bikes in that travel category are officially rated as being dual crown compatible from the factory (ie, it would still be under warranty).
Like obviously you have bikes like the Spindrift, Forbidden Dreadnought, and Transition Spire that are officially rated for that, but then you also have bikes like the Raaw Madonna and Banshee Titan where its explicitly called out that it will void the warranty.
Go to the FAQ at the bottom and says approved for dual crowns.
I have a set on my spindrift AL.
@monkshed are you happy with that spindrift setup? Is it more like a beefed up spindrift (that could be interesting for someone who can't justify getting a full DH bike) or more like something that would compete with an actual DH bike?
The current Rage doesn't accept less than 200mm, so seems unlikely...
Basic physics.