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Enduro race machine, park rat, all-mountain adventure phenom - the ALL-NEW Ransom is here.
Engineered for maximum downhill performance and an all-time confidence inspiring ride, the Ransom's killer geometry is paired with a supernatural suspension kinematic resulting in a bike that doesn't take no for an answer.
Maximized Suspension Performance featuring the all-new 6-Bar Linkage - With the Ransom’s suspension layout you get a great pedaling platform, incredible grip when braking and fantastic support when giving it the beans.
The Ransom features our NUDE Suspension technology with the Float-X NUDE shock from FOX custom tuned for the Ransom’s kinematic. When you pedal up to have the most fun on the way down, you want a shock that gives you full factory performance when things point downwards, but also a shock that won’t slow you down when you need to ride back up.
Leverage Ratio (LR) - A progressive LR curve gives great initial sensitivity with mid-stroke support
Anti Rise (AR) - Predictable suspension behavior while breaking
Anti Squat (AS) - Efficient pedaling while keeping pedal kickback low
Suspension characteristics were the key driver in the development of the all-new Ransom as we looked to maximize the bike’s potential. At the core of the all-new Ransom sits a 6-bar linkage paired to our integrated suspension system, which provides us with the freedom to further refine suspension characteristics. With the Ransom’s suspension layout, you get a great pedaling platform, incredible grip when braking and fantastic support when giving it the beans.
All suspension design is a game of balances. Traditionally there are trade-offs to be made between Leverage Ratio, Anti Squat and Anti Rise and how these affect the frame structure and frame layout itself.
The 6-bar allows us to choose exactly how the suspension performs, providing us greater control to tune each parameter independently from each other resulting in fewer compromises and a better control of the balance. By looking at the bike as a system, this flexibility allows us to engineer this sweet spot between suspension performance, efficient load transfer and an optimized frame layout.
Looking at the 2024 Ransom lineup, the platform features our NUDE Suspension technology with the Float-X NUDE shock from FOX custom-tuned for the Ransom’s kinematic and paired with bearing hardware. When you pedal up to have the most fun on the way down, you want a shock that gives you full factory performance when things point downwards, but also a shock that won’t slow you down when you need to ride back up. This is where the Float-X NUDE shines. Furthermore, the new Ransom is fully compatible with a wide range of coil and air shocks, which are aligned inside the down tube giving a super low center of gravity – particularly important for the enduro segment where larger, heavier shocks are common.
Developed for demanding gravity use, the Ransom’s frame layout features meticulously engineered structural strength. Being able to spread load transfer in each frame element evenly provides the Ransom with its natural strength and delivers and well-balanced riding feel.
We’ve dialed in the new Ransom’s geometry, combining various aspects for a confidence-inspiring ride in the roughest and fastest DH sections, but without compromising the bike’s agility and precision when needed in tight corners and technical terrain.
The horizontal shock position makes for easy shock access and allows us to spec even longer dropper posts (180mm on size medium).
Developed as a bike for demanding gravity use, the Ransom’s frame layout features meticulously engineered structural strength. The central bottom-bracket area is inherently one of the stiffest areas of each frame, on which the highest forces and loads act. Centering kinematic and suspension here allows us to use the area’s further reinforced structure for double duty, reacting to both pedaling loads and suspension loads. Being able to spread load transfer in each frame element evenly provides the Ransom with its natural strength, without the need to reinforce or oversize tubes.
As today’s requirements are so versatile and riding preferences differ from rider to rider, adjustability has become an essential part of a bike’s development process to ensure the ride experience can be adapted according to personal preferences or different racetrack conditions.
Featuring 29” wheels as standard, the Ransom can be ridden with a 27.5” rear wheel setup. Easily customized by using a simple flip chip, the bike is ready for 27.5” wheels in the rear depending on each rider’s preference.
As is the case with many of our mountain bikes, head tube angle is adjustable. Choosing between a steeper and slacker setup allows for adapting to personal preference, terrain and riding style.
Fully integrated into the down tube is the Syncros Matchbox Kit, which contains a spare tube, tire levers, chain tool and multitool. This very clean and functional solution is easy to pull out and stow again, ensuring you always have the necessary items in case of a trail-side mechanical.
But that’s not all by a long shot. The clever integration of features into the overall concept provides the decisive advantage in the performance battle for seconds on the racetrack or chasing dream laps in the bike park with your friends.
Setting sag and checking travel use is easier than ever before with the new Ransom. An external indicator on the link allows the end user to easily set it themselves. No need to take out the ruler to calculate sag, just sit on the bike as you would for a normal sag test and check what the dial says.
Accessing the integrated shock is just a button away. The downtube cover that is featured on all Ransom models provides access and protection in the same way. The cover is easily removable - just push the button, pop off the cover and shock access is granted. The opening is spacious, making everything maintenance related and cable routing much easier.
"Ransom days are good days. New Ransom rips and is my go to bike for everything from fast Enduro laps to bike park shredding."
- Brendan Fairclough
The Ransom features a Hixon iC SL Cockpit from Syncros featuring refined ergonomics for both backsweep and upsweep, two options for rise depending on frame size (15mm and 25mm) and two stem lengths. Multiple options exist for computer mounts, lights, etc. with the possibility to mount on the stem cap but also out the front of the bar using two threaded inserts. All cables flow neatly under the bar and into the headset leading to clean, clutter free cockpit.
The Ransom 900 RC and 910 feature the iS Tubeless Handlebar tool, which has been created to integrate seamlessly into the Syncros grips.
