Downhill racing has produced bikes that riders still talk about years later. Some won world titles, some starred in famous race runs, and some simply looked so good that a whole generation wanted one in their garage. Here are five of the most legendary downhill bikes, what made each of them special, and how you can keep one on your shelf as a 1:6 metal replica.
1. Santa Cruz V10
Few downhill bikes have lasted as long at the top as the V10. It was raced by some of the biggest names in the sport: Steve Peat won the 2009 World Championships on one, and Greg Minnaar won the 2012 World Championships on another. Its long, low silhouette with the shock in the middle of the frame is one of the most recognisable shapes in mountain biking.
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2. Commencal Supreme
The Supreme is the downhill bike of Commencal, the Andorran brand, and it is famous for its raw, industrial look. It has won at the highest level: Amaury Pierron took the 2018 World Cup overall on it. Our Suprema replica is inspired by that style of bike.
3. YT Tues
The Tues gave downhill one of its most famous moments. At the 2015 World Cup in Leogang, Aaron Gwin lost his chain at the start and still won the race, pedalling nothing, on a YT Tues. That run is still one of the most watched in the sport. Our YC Tues replica is inspired by that bike.
4. GT Fury
The Fury is linked to the Atherton family, who raced it at the top of the World Cup in the early 2010s. Its frame, with its distinctive linkage, made it one of the most talked-about bikes of that era. Our CT Fury replica is inspired by it.
5. Canyon Sender
The Sender is the downhill bike of Canyon, the German brand, and it has been raced by its factory team at World Cup level. It stands out for its clean lines and modern geometry, and it quickly became one of the most popular downhill bikes among riders. Our Sender replica is inspired by it.
What they have in common
All of them are long, slack and built to go fast through rough terrain, and all of them have a shape that riders recognise at first sight. That is exactly what makes them good as replicas: at 1:6, in metal, with suspension that compresses and a chain that turns the wheel, they look like the real thing on a shelf or a desk.
Keep a legend on your shelf
If one of these bikes is part of your story, or the story of a rider you know, a 1:6 replica is a way to keep it in sight every day. All our replicas are in metal, around 20 cm long, with working suspension and a real chain drive.