Here is a video hot of the press at MTBR.com with Jay from Banshee Bikes running through some of Banshee’s new frames this year inlcuding the Rune, Wildcard and Scythe. All the Banshee’s this year have lightened up, got a few new design for different applications and frames that will offer more flexibility for different riding applications. One thing to note about the Scythe that wasn’t mentioned, is that it has ride position adjustment which will change your BB height and head angle. See the Scythe specific videos down the page a bit to find full details.

Remember to keep checking the Banshee Bikes Industry Insider Blog to stay up to date with the latest news on Banshee Bikes: http://bansheebikes.blogspot.com/

Well you saw it here first, World exclusive…the new Straitline Components Chain Device. Pictured here, is the very first prototype. Keep you’re eyes glued and expect to see a sexxed up version at Las Vegas Interbike. The guide is designed to run with a bash ring (not pictured) and features a tonne of adjustment. The guide is more targetted at urban use, but will still be very suitable for the trail. All standard mounting options will be available, simply by removing the mounting plate and putting you’re appropriate plate on.

Stay tuned for more info and pictures!

We are pleased to introduce the Banshee Scythe, Banshee’s new Freeride / DH bike for 2008. This bike replaces both the Chaparral and the Scream by combining the best of both worlds and then improving on them ten fold. Now using custom hydro-formed, triple butted tubing this frameset is lighter than the Chaparral yet Stronger than the Scream. The travel has been set at 7 or 8″ with an adjustable shock mount which will alter the BB height and Angles to suit either faster DH or Slower FR.

The shock mounting has also changed, this allows for an uninterrupted seat tube which will allow you to raise the seat and pedal up hill as well as down. It has also allowed Banshee to increase the shock length which puts less stress on the frame and seals as well as providing more responsive suspension.

Pricing:

Frame Only:

Scythe with Fox DHX 5.0 - $2,250
-Team Black/Polish, Black Ano, White Powder, Gun Metal

Scythe with Manitou Swinger 6 Way - $2,200
-Team Black/Polish, Black Ano, White Powder, Gun Metal

Complete:

Scythe DH Ultimate Complete - $4650
- Ultimate Enduro C/G Kit [SRAM X0, Juicy 7s, FUNN Components, Gamut P30]
- Manitou Travis Single
- Fox DHX5
-Team Black/Polish, Black Ano, White Powder, Gun Metal

This is Simon Cardon, a Banshee team rider from France. He is absolutely killing it on the new Rampant 4X race bike in this video…boy can ride a bike! Simon is responsible for the development on the Rampant prototypes, he is the reason the geo is so spot on. As you can see he knows how to ride a bike very well and very fast, taking out 5th at the French Nationals in 4X. He also unbelievably took out 4th place at the Belgium National DH Championships in Elite on that very same bike! Only 2 seconds behind Nico Vinq, a UCI rider… well done Simon!

Below is another video with Keith Scott, Banshee’s engineer talking you through the Rampant: