Mountain Cycle Rumble Limited Edition Frame Review
September 22, 2008 by Carl Martens
Filed under Freeride
Awhile back we published an interview with Chris Bourke a tattoo artist located in the UK who was contracted in order to create the custom graphics featured on the Mountain Cycle Rumble Limited Edition frame. Mountain Cycle only produced a total of 50 limited edition frames; 25 for distribution in the United States and 25 distributed in the United Kingdom.
The Rumble hardtail frame is specifically engineered for urban assault, dirt-jumping, trail and XC riding. Mountain Cycle is known for using the best materials and fabrication techniques in the business and this frame carries the image with its stylish and functional beautiful monocoque gussets, aggressive geometry and high-quality aluminum 6061 construction. The frame weighs in at around 5 pounds with all hardware installed.
It’s super short and thick square chain stays make the Rumble a great jumper and fast on the berms. A slightly steeper head tube angle allows for fast handling making the Rumble a top competitor for 4-Cross. Large gussets and interchangeable dropouts designed by Mountain Cycle make it obvious that this frame is designed to be used and abused.
If you are looking for a XC specific bike, this bike is probably overbuilt and a bit overweight for your needs. However, we really like this frame because as a hardtail this can be your only hardtail that you own, say goodbye to having a different bike for every type of riding, this frame does it all!
Making this frame truely unique and absolutely brilliant is the artwork by Chris Bourke. I sometimes catch myself gazing at the bike’s rad graphics. In fact, when I first received the frame my thought was that it was too nice to ride and so I have decided to mount the limited edition frame on the wall above my monitor in my office and order a new non limited edition frame to build up and ride hard. I can’t think of another bike on the market that features such amazing graphics and great functionality in one!
Stay tuned as we will be following up to this post with several others about the build up of this frame.
Check out the pics of the Rumble Limited Edition frame below:
Rumble Specifications
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The artwork on the frame is amazing!! I think I would have a hard time riding it around and getting it all dirty too. It seems like not only is this frame a true work of art, but a darn good frame as well.
It looks like the Mountain Cycle website is under construction.
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I’ve been a huge mountain biker all my life. These frames are killer looking. I’m anxious to see how I can build my own bike and designs like this would be a sweet addition.
Thanks to MTO for the review - and we’re (I’m… as it was my neck on the line) are really happy that there are others out there who ‘get it’.
The graphics took a while (and a lot of Chris Bourke’s energy) to get right - we spent ages making it technically possible (eagle eyes will spot the patch of smooth weld under the birds tail - it allows the graphic to smooth over without becoming distorted)
We’re really glad you like it! There were only 50 of these made( I’ve just got into Vegas so I’m not sure how many are left, but I know we have some in both Europe and the US warehouses) so get on the phone/mail quick if you want one!
IN the US go to ushq@mountaincycle.com or euhq@moun….for Europeans.
And we’re sorry the site is still down, we’re working on the new version and it’s coming together, but not as fast as we’d originally plotted out…! Give us another two weeks and it should all be back in place!
What an interesting and creative way to go about displaying someones artistic skills! Me myself being a graphic designer, I can truly appreciate the detail in the lines and brush strokes that make up this piece. It looks great on the frame too, a great ride I bet.
This frame is awesome, very sexy and sleek.
I remember Mountain Cycle from the early 90s…it is good to see they are still around and continue to be pioneers of the sport
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