Alex Volokhov is no stranger to digging for the legends of Rampage. This year, he's stepping up as a rider. Drawing from his local riding community, Alex is shaping his dream line with a digging crew entirely from Nelson, BC.
Full of fire and fresh off a season of big backcountry lines, Alex will be riding a fully custom Rocky Mountain Slayer, with an impressive mix of top-tier components, painted by none other than Fresh Paints of Whistler.
KEYÂ SPECS
Frame:Â Rocky Mountain Slayer
Suspension:Â Custom Tuned SR Suntour RUX
Travel:Â 200mm front / 180mm rear
Wheelset:Â Industry Nine Grade 305 Alloy (27.5) Custom Etching on hubs
Tires:Â Schwalbe Magic Mary Front, Big Betty Rear - Ultra Soft Compound
Drivetrain:Â Shimano Saint
Bar/Stem:Â FSA Gradient 40mm Rise, 35mm Diameter
Crankset:Â FSA Gradient 165mm
Brakes:Â Hope Tech V4. 200mm Front 180mm Rear
Grips:Â Sensus Dissisdaboss
"I really dig snake skin, and thought it would match the desert well." - Alex Volokhov
Alex's vision for the paint design was to have the scales of a snake wrapping up the frame, because:
a. Snakes are rad; and
b. To pay tribute to his friend the late, great Jordie Lunn.
Fresh Paints brought the tribute to life by featuring "the snake went into the snake hole" quote running across the front of the frame. Ride in peace, Jordie.
a. Snakes are rad; and
b. To pay tribute to his friend the late, great Jordie Lunn.
Fresh Paints brought the tribute to life by featuring "the snake went into the snake hole" quote running across the front of the frame. Ride in peace, Jordie.
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"Really pumped on how it turned out. By far the most special bike I've ever owned."Â - Alex Volokhov
 
Photos: Liam Morgan
To learn more about Alex Volokhov, check out his Athlete Profile.
More info on the Rocky Mountain Slayer can be found here.
