Scythe: freeride // bikepark

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Adjustable geometry Go from Freeride to DH to suit your riding environment
Adjustable travel Go from 8" to 7" to suit your style
1.5 Headtube Strength and versatility to use zero stack or adjustable headangle cups
Hydroformed 7005 AL tubes Gusseting formed into the tube for added strength with less weight
ISCG2005 Latest standard in ISCG
12mm x 150 OLD Optimal freeride rear wheel spec
Maxle Compatible Strong, light, and fast removal of rear wheel
Saint Compatible Use Shimano's ultimate freeride componentry
Full length seat tube A neccessity for freeriding where you need to pedal up before bombing down
Internal ribbed stays increased stiffness for railing burms and sticking landings
Front derailleur compatible Capable of using multiple setups from Chainguide, to dual ring w/Bash guard
Full compliment bearings For lower maintenance and robustness
Warranty 2 years [original owner]
Crash replacement

Lifetime [original owner

Weight 8.8 lbs (click to see image)

Buildkit

FR Kit

  
Item    
Headset Banshee  Munro
BB Parts Race Face  
F. Tire Geax Neuron 26x2.3 TNT
R.Tire Geax Neuron 26x2.3 TNT
Rim/F Sun Ringle Inferno 31
Rim/R Sun Ringle Inferno 31 
F Hub Novatech D881SB
R Hub Novatech  
spokes Sha Dar 14G
Crankset Race Face Respond 36T 170mm
Chain Guide e13 SS+ ISCG05
Chain  Yaban MK9
Freewheel SRAM PG950 11-32
Derailleur/F N/A  
Derailleur/R SRAM X7 
Shift Lever/L N/A  
Shift Lever/R SRAM X7 9spd
Saddle SDG Galaxy Steel
Pedals Not Included  
Handlebar Answer ProTaper 780 DH 
Stem Race Face Respond 45mm
Grips Funn Combat
Brake/F Avid Code R
Brake/R Avid Code R 
Rotor/F Avid G2CS Rotor 200mm
Rotor/R Avid G2CS Rotor 180mm

 

 

 Keith on Scythe
I designed the Scythe, to be a real workhorse of a frame; to be a favourite amongst the chainsaw weilding trail builders and core freeride guys who ride their bikes MORE, and clean them LESS.Basically design and build a frame that was all about reliability and strength in simplicity, whilst also achieving excellent performance. The frame is tough and durable, and requires minimal maintenance... it just plain works, and will keep working!I spent enough time riding Whistler and the North Shore mountains to know that having a bike that can get the most out of both places can be tough and thats why I designed it to have adjustable travel and geometry.The scythe is a very versatile freeride bike that can be used to ride up to the top of the trailhead and then either raced all the way down, as it's as fast as a lot of pure bread DH bikes, or ridden on more old school steep and nasty tech trails. You can even use a shorter shock (8.5x2.5") and reduce the travel options to 7.3" and 6.4", so that the frame can match up with your fork choice. Lots of versatility so you can dial it to be the bike you want it to be.I made the Scythe to have a predictable, bottomless feel to the travel which makes it great for hitting jumps and drops with confidence. The Frame is incredibly stiff so you will be able to rail those corners with speed and control, before powering through the rock garden with a grin on your face. The Scythe is a bike for hardened riders who don't just talk the talk, but also walk the walk!		 Scythe Explode View

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 Scythe Travel Settings

      travel setting /FR/DH configurations
Rider weight Fox RC4 spring weight Manitou Evolver XFusion  Vector    
125 - 150 lbs 400 350 350
151 - 175 lbs 450 400 400
176 - 200 lbs 500 450 450
201 - 225+ lbs 550 500 500

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http://bansheebikes.blogspot.com/2009/09/banshee-describes-scythe-as-bike-that.html
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http://bansheebikes.blogspot.com/2008/08/guillames-new-scythe.html
http://bansheebikes.blogspot.com/2008/03/scythe-review-after-6-week-beating-from.html

 
 
   
   

frequently asked questions

Whatever you throw at it, the Scythe can take the abuse. Whether you're pounding out laps in the Bike Park or self shuttling your local freeride trails, the Scythe takes it all in it's stride. The workhorse of the Banshee line, the Scythe is for those of you who are more concerned with riding than posing.