Blake Samson's Scott Genius 700 | GMBN Pro Bikes

From going over the bars on XC rides to sending it off huge drops and jumps, this bike is Blake's go to, do it all shredding machine. This is Blake Samson's Scott Genius 700. It's done it all, from manuals to freeriding to epic long distance rides and even a game of bike...this is one truly versatile bike that Blake doesn't put down for a second!

Frame: Scott Genius 700 - Full Carbon Frame
Forks: Fox 34 - 2 tokens/110psi
Shock: Fox NUDE DPS
Wheels: FSA K-Force Wheelset - Full Carbon
Tyres: Continental Der Kaisers Folding - front and non-folding rear
Bars: Synchros FR1.5 - 760mm
Grips: Ergon GD1 - Large
Stem: Synchros XM1.5 - 35mm
Seatpost: Crank Brothers Highline Stealth 150mm Dropper
Saddle: Ergon SMD2 MTB Gravity
Brakes: Shimano XTR w/ Carbon Levers
Rotors: Shimano Icetech Rotors
Shifters: Shimano XTR
Chain: Shimano XTR
Chainset: Shimano XTR
Chainring: Shimano XTR 32 tooth
Rear mech: Shimano XTR
Cassette: Shimano XTR
Pedals: Crank Brothers Stamp (Small)

Extra bits: Blake's removed the remote lockout cables and levers form his shock and fork. He's a Freerider! He's running them fully open at all times in case he needs to get wild!

Fork Pressure: 110psi w/ 2 tokens:
Shock Pressure: 195-200
Tyre Pressures: 32/34
Bar width: 760mm
Stem length: 35mm
Tyre width: 2.4f/2.5r
Bike Weight: 28lbs or 12.7kg

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[burtride]

Wow all these bugs at 2:30! Pretty impressive Blake how you stayed focus!

[declanwilcock]

by far the best gmbn presenter, most energy and fun, and the best rider. take over the whole channel by yourself my dude

[e]

Good to see you rocking those kaisers like a king, awesome tyre with tons and tons of grip. GAGAGA WHOOSH!!!

[georgesaba]

Blake has always been awesome infront of the camera because he's had his own channel for a while

[simonwiggin]

all your videos should have that intro 😅

[Windband]

DUDE!! 34mm forks with those huge jumps you do?!! Wow, i'm even more impressed with Fox Factory forks now!!

[alfiecycles]

0:01 to 0:04 this is why I love I love Blake!

[anthonydivita]

I REALLY hope Blake doesn't leave any time soon

[BeastCoast]

We all need a little more Blake in our attitudes toward life

[theupshiftmtb]

When you dropkick straight into the bikevault! Best intro ever!

[zaneenders]

You guys got me really really excited for a second!!!

[icecreamtrucker]

When is the "how to laugh, yell, and talk like Blake" video coming out?

[Ethan-pvgq]

Your a pretty sick dude with some dope ass bikes. Keep it up

[colesmountainbiking]

I love your bike. I wish I had a bike like that

[truththe]

I don't like scott bike's but you made me lovin' it

[Harry.Thompson]

Why do you use a non-folding tyre on the back and a folding tyre on the front? What is the difference?

[Ben-dwdk]

Can u guys do urban mountain biking like stairs and that

[lazyoverworked]

Thumbs up...because I like your bike 🤘🏼

[hairypaulmmwab]

Sweet bike! Love the energy and enthusiasm You put into everything Blake! Keep up the good work Sir. You are an inspiration to RIDE FOR FUN :-) Would LOVE to see what You can squeeze out of a fat bike on the trails.. Go on You KNOW it would be awesome fun!

[Mlan]

i like that you use a wooden stick as a bikestand :)