OUR VISION OF FREERIDE
OUR VISION OF FREERIDE
Easy to handle and reassuring to ride, the FRS allows you to tackle bike park trails and jumps all day long. Thanks to adjustable kinematics, the behaviour of the FRS adapts to the terrain.
FREERIDE
DOWNHILL
FREERIDE
DOWNHILL
200mm / 200mm
200mm / 200mm
27.5" / 27.5"
27.5" / 27.5"
ADAPTABLE KINEMATICS
ADAPTABLE KINEMATICS
You’ll quickly find your bearings on the FRS. It offers an unimpeded and true-feel contact with the terrain. Comfortable and predictable when at the start of the travel thanks to an insert, placed at the junction between the link and the frame, you can choose between dynamism or sensitivity.
Both positions are compatible whether the shock is air or coil. All you need to do is adapt your FRS to your preferences and the trail.
Nicolas MENARD – Head of the Design Office
SENSITIVE POSITION
SENSITIVE POSITION
Better for Downhill or Freeride use. It promotes the filtration of small impacts, making the FRS more smooth and comfortable. It is preferred when the terrain is steep, difficult and where grip is required.
RESPONSIVE POSITION
RESPONSIVE POSITION
Perfect for smoother trails in the bike park or during jump sessions. The FRS become more reactive. Touchdown with the ground feels clearer thanks to better contact between the tyre and terrain.
SENSITIVE POSITION
SENSITIVE POSITION
Better for Downhill or Freeride use. It promotes the filtration of small impacts, making the FRS more smooth and comfortable. It is preferred when the terrain is steep, difficult and where grip is required.
RESPONSIVE POSITION
RESPONSIVE POSITION
Perfect for smoother trails in the bike park or during jump sessions. The FRS become more reactive. Touchdown with the ground feels clearer thanks to better contact between the tyre and terrain.
PROVEN LINKAGE
PROVEN LINKAGE
The FRS rocker is designed to reduce stress on the shock, so it works to its best and has a prolonged lifespan. The link is connected to the seat stays in continuity with the shock to emphasise the line of the FRS.
MAXIMUM STABILITY
MAXIMUM STABILITY
The front triangle and wheelbase of the FRS are extended to promote stability and confidence when gaining speed. The rider is better centred on the bike.
DYNAMIC AND PLAYFUL
DYNAMIC AND PLAYFUL
Shortened chain stays promote manoeuvrability of the FRS on the ground and in the air. The behaviour is more dynamic and helps when things get steeper.
PROVEN LINKAGE
PROVEN LINKAGE
The FRS rocker is designed to reduce stress on the shock, so it works to its best and has a prolonged lifespan. The link is connected to the seat stays in continuity with the shock to emphasise the line of the FRS.
MAXIMUM STABILITY
MAXIMUM STABILITY
The front triangle and wheelbase of the FRS are extended to promote stability and confidence when gaining speed. The rider is better centred on the bike.
DYNAMIC AND PLAYFUL
DYNAMIC AND PLAYFUL
Shortened chain stays promote manoeuvrability of the FRS on the ground and in the air. The behaviour is more dynamic and helps when things get steeper.
RAMPAGE WINNER
RAMPAGE WINNER
The geometry of the FRS is designed to give you instant grip, maximum confidence, and an aggressive riding position.
All lengths in millimeters.
27.5″ WHEELS
27.5″ WHEELS
The FRS features 27.5″ wheels to make it ultra-playful and comfortable on technical jumps and hits. This choice also makes it particularly accessible for a wide range of body sizes.
OPTIMIZED RELIABILITY
OPTIMIZED RELIABILITY
The FRS bearings are oversized to handle big landings. The cables pass as close as possible to the main pivot point to reduce friction and wear.
IMPROVED FRAME PROTECTORS
IMPROVED FRAME PROTECTORS
To limit unwanted noise the FRS is equipped with a dual density injected chain stay protector with a solid core, so it stays perfectly in place. It also features two protectors on the underside of the downtube: one to limit pick-up shuttle damage and the other to limit impacts from rocks and debris.
27.5″ WHEELS
27.5″ WHEELS
The FRS features 27.5″ wheels to make it ultra-playful and comfortable on technical jumps and hits. This choice also makes it particularly accessible for a wide range of body sizes.
OPTIMIZED RELIABILITY
OPTIMIZED RELIABILITY
The FRS bearings are oversized to handle big landings. The cables pass as close as possible to the main pivot point to reduce friction and wear.
IMPROVED FRAME PROTECTORS
IMPROVED FRAME PROTECTORS
To limit unwanted noise the FRS is equipped with a dual density injected chain stay protector with a solid core, so it stays perfectly in place. It also features two protectors on the underside of the downtube: one to limit pick-up shuttle damage and the other to limit impacts from rocks and debris.
OUR COMMITMENT
OUR COMMITMENT
Aluminum is a high-performance material. It is infinitely recyclable and sustainable. It allows us to offer the highest quality, responsibly, ethically, and with respect for the people who work with us. Our goal is uncompromised.
WHO BETTER THAN OUR ATHLETES TO TALK ABOUT THE FRS?
WHO BETTER THAN OUR ATHLETES TO TALK ABOUT THE FRS?
Brett Rheeder, Andreu Lacondeguy or Edgar Briole. Do you know about them? This is what they think of their FRS.
Riding the FRS means you’re going to have fun. It’s my dream bike! Winning Rampage with it, my last competition, is something I will always be grateful for.
Brett RHEEDER
The FRS is a bike made for fun! It’s a machine designed to ride hard with maximum progressiveness, making it the best big bike for jumps.
Andreu LACONDEGUY
The FRS is one of my favorite bikes. It is incredibly agile on jumps and playful like no other, ideal for bike park sessions. It handles big hits perfectly, overshots, or flat landings. If I had to choose just one bike to do everything with, it would be this one without hesitation.
Edgar BRIOLE
Readers of the Vital MTB website have put us at the top of the brand list when choosing a bike with more than 180mm of travel.
Our SUPREME DH and FRS are popular, and we would like to thank the more than 10,000 participants in this survey for the trust they place in our products.
BUILT TO LAST
BUILT TO LAST
With the FRS you’ll be riding season after season in the mountains. From bike parks to the most technical secret trails, it knows how to do it all.
Brett Rheeder, Andreu Lacondeguy and Conor MacFarlane ride one. Will you be next?
