Mini-mullet Gambler Freeride build

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I always thought this bike looks best in a muddy forest

in 2016 Scott intended this bike to be either full 27.5 or full 26... which makes the mini-mullet have excellent geometry

Grip X2 damper feels massively better than the stock grip damper

Purple and green joker colors

Minimalist controls... rare sight on a Scott nowadays

I'm a full single speed convert for DH bikes

Take a guess which foot was forward the last 9 years

I don't want to talk about how I got that shock to fit...

Long CS... because I like how it corners

Wheelset is custom built by myself, with the rims/spokes typically replaced annually

A quiet bike is a happy bike

Paint condition 2/10

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New tech on an old rig

Natural Habitat

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Bike of the Day

Scott

FOX

Marzocchi

Spank

Race Face

Schwalbe

Parts

Brand

Model

Additional info

Parts

Frame

Scott

Gambler 720

Large

Frame: Scott Gambler 720. Misc: Large

Rear Shock

FOX

2024MY, 270psi, sketchy fitment...

Rear Shock: FOX X2. Misc: 2024MY, 270psi, sketchy fitment...

Fork

Marzocchi

Bomber 58

Grip X2 damper, 90psi

Fork: Marzocchi Bomber 58. Misc: Grip X2 damper, 90psi

Headset

Syncros

Headset: Syncros

Handlebar

Spank

Spike 35 Vibrocore

Handlebar: Spank Spike 35 Vibrocore

Stem

Syncros

50mm length

Stem: Syncros. Misc: 50mm length

Grips

Sensus

now Title grips

Grips: Sensus . Misc: now Title grips

Brakes

Hayes

Dominion A4

Brakes: Hayes Dominion A4

Cranks

Race Face

Atlas 165mm

Stripped and repaired... thanks Unior tools

Cranks: Race Face Atlas 165mm. Misc: Stripped and repaired... thanks Unior tools

Chainrings / Sprocket

Ochain

Nero

Chainrings / Sprocket: Ochain Nero

Bottom Bracket

Race Face

Cinch

Bottom Bracket: Race Face Cinch

Chain

KMC

9spd

Chain: KMC 9spd

Pedals

Crankbrothers

Stamp 7 Large

Pedals: Crankbrothers Stamp 7 Large

Front Rim

Spank

359

27.5in, 32h

Front Rim: Spank 359. Misc: 27.5in, 32h

Rear Rim

Spank

Spike Race 33

26in, 32h

Rear Rim: Spank Spike Race 33. Misc: 26in, 32h

Hubs

Spank

SPIKE

DH 150x12r / 110x20f non-boost

Hubs: Spank SPIKE. Misc: DH 150x12r / 110x20f non-boost

Spokes

Sapim

Race

Spokes: Sapim Race

Front Tire

Schwalbe

Shredda Rear Radial 27.5

sometimes Michelin DH22

Front Tire: Schwalbe Shredda Rear Radial 27.5. Misc: sometimes Michelin DH22

Rear Tire

Schwalbe

Magic Mary Gravity 26

sometimes Michelin DH34... DH casing, tubeless 26in tires are hard to find

Rear Tire: Schwalbe Magic Mary Gravity 26. Misc: sometimes Michelin DH34... DH casing, tubeless 26in tires are hard to find

Saddle

Spank

Spoon

Saddle: Spank Spoon

Seatpost

Race Face

Seatpost: Race Face

General Info

Model Year

2016

Model Year:

2016

Intended Use

Freeride

Intended Use:

Freeride

Additional Info

My very well used Gambler, which I've owned since 2017. Currently set up as a mini-mullet freeride bike for slabs, chutes and big jumps, but from 2018-2022 was used for occasional DH racing as well.

This bike is becoming a true woodsman's axe: Almost everything on this bike has been replaced at least once, with the exception of the frame itself, the stem and the seatpost clamp. The biggest game-changer for this bike was the Ochain, as these old Gamblers have quite severe chain growth due to their relatively high pivot with no idler. The mini-mullet setup makes this bike exceptionally maneuverable (and easy to bail off!) in tight steeps, and incredibly quick to tip into a corner, however finding good 26in tubeless DH casing options is increasingly difficult.

Additional Info:

My very well used Gambler, which I've owned since 2017. Currently set up as a mini-mullet freeride bike for slabs, chutes and big jumps, but from 2018-2022 was used for occasional DH racing as well.