The Bikes
Here's a look at the bikes that will be used for racing and tours throughout 2023.
Russell Bobbitt’s 2023 KTM 450 XCF-W
This is the bike that Russell Bobbitt has built for the 2023 Gnarly Routes Tours
Cole Kirkpatrick's 2023 KTM 300 XC-W TPI
This is the bike that Cole Kirkpatrick will be using for tours and regional racing in 2023.
Gnarly Routes KTM 250 XC-W TPI, KTM 300 XC-W TPI, KTM 450 XCF-W Rental Bikes
These bikes represent the models that will be offered on Gnarly Routes tours. They have been setup by Russell and Cole to tackle any obstacle that will be encountered out on the trail. The Gnarly Routes rental bikes will come with a Rekluse Core manual or Radius auto-clutch depending on rider preference. Suspension will be set to rider skill level and weight.
All rental bikes include the following products:
Michelin StarCross 6 tires, tread pattern selected depending on the tour
Michelin Bib Mousse front and rear
WP XPLOR forks setup by Solid Performance to rider skill level and weight
WP PDS shock setup by Solid Performance rider skill level and weight
Gnarly Routes graphics by Bike Graphix
Trail Tech GPS units and radiator fans
Rekluse Radius or Core manual clutch system