The Evolution of Freeride Bikes: What’s New in 2025?

Join Christina as she teams up with freeride legends Carson Storch and Remy Metailler for an epic deep dive into the future of freeride in 2024! From the cutting-edge features of modern freeride bikes to their thoughts on the next generation of shredders rising through the ranks. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just getting started, get ready for insights, laughs, and a fresh look at the evolution of the sport!

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[justsayin]

HEY REDBULL, GIVE RÉMY MÉTAILLER A HELMET. HE'S EARNED IT!

[ShredBikesPetKitties]

I love this video format. It is a propain ad, but a bit more subtle than the latest Canyon ads. I like hearing about setups rather than specs.

[WillySpenceeeeeeeee]

Free ride will never die! The trail doesn’t go on forever!

[skunthank]

Can't believe my Sticker kept onto that Dirty Merchy Sign for exactly one year now. Will hopefully see it again when I return next season.

[rogerthatgarage]

I rode free ride bikes back around 2005-2008. I ride an enduro bike now and it's more capable than those old FR bikes. Cool to see free ride bikes coming back

[zane]

I own the 4th generation of the spindrift and i could not be happier, it handles everything from riding up a steep hill to gnarly dh lines. Perfect bike for everything

[joehoeper]

Impressive product placement- good use of the athletes

[snowmanism]

People complaining that it's an ad. Lol.. If only making videos was free eh? Still good content regardless. You get insight from a pro rider but because they focus on the bike you all complain? Do you feel smart you figured out it was a sponsored video? Is that why you're yelling from the rooftop? Lol. Get a life dudes..

[Mtbmxing]

Always love hearing from Carson, 27.5 forever!

[IndiaMikePapa]

Pinkbike and GMBN are in Propain's pocket, I love it!

[noke]

compared my old bike in the 2000s to my ride today, i just got a "mini-demo"stumpjumper alloy and i feels like a big bike from the early days...so i´m doing exactly the same like in the past:give a shit about marketing and ride my bike like its the last day on earth ^^ ride on! freeride will never die <3

[RoachDogggJR]

ive got an intense slopestyle that ive upgraded. OG freeride with a modern touch

[ChupacabraOffroad]

Good video, I like the bike in both configurations

[ratcamaro]

Freeride will never die because that is how pros that are too slow to win races can still make a living.

[tonyO-ef]

Thanks for the video. I might be old school, but jump parks don’t = freeride for me. Natural rocks, drops, features are freeride. The other is a jump bike.

[tyrellcobb]

Enjoyed this video ( Was it sponsored by Propain?). Two of the best Mountain bikers in the world with wildly different styles. I think what Remy does is slightly different from Free-riding and should be called something else. Maybe 'Feature riding' or 'mountain-style' or

[billgeorge]

Freeride is not dead. This is evidenced by people's engagement with freeride content online. DH is entertaining, but seeing guys like Remy, Dale, Dave, etc riding janky shit seems more relatable.

[mamattosei]

Yes I agree...I'm doing park laps, trail, enduro, Mega avalanche all whit my free ride bike the Canyon Torque...

[jeromelabrecque]

So Pinkbike is done with Trek ? :P I guess we already know the 2024 Pinkbike Bike Of The Year award winner !

[ThePlantPoweredPantry]

Trek Remedy 8 is another good free ride bike!