More versatile and more stroke: Thömus expands the Oberrider's territory

To mark the national holiday, Thömus is presenting the latest generation of the Oberrider, and it has undergone quite a transformation: With three suspension travel setups up to 180 millimeters, 29-inchers, a very low frame weight and adjustable geometry, it is the most versatile edition of this model. Its range of use extends from long tours in the Alps to deep drops in the bike park.

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"The bike is the perfect all-rounder for me personally. Fast, agile and with plenty of suspension travel for the demanding descents, but it still rides well on the climbs. Perfect for long enduro tours," says Alessandra Keller about her new fun machine.

One of Thömus' goals when developing the Oberrider was to make it easy to ride uphill as well as downhill. The seat angle is between 76.6 and 78.6 degrees, depending on the frame size. This means that the geometry is designed to be propulsion-oriented but also versatile. If downhill characteristics are more important to you, you can flatten the steering angle by 0.5 degrees thanks to the flip chip and lower the bottom bracket by seven millimetres. But even with the climbing qualities, the full-carbon frame weighing just 2.4 kilograms offers the ideal starting point for a light but potent touring bike.

Large but versatile travel

On the descents, the top rider is designed to take a beating. "Being able to really enjoy the full toughness of the trails while maintaining control - that's what makes the new Oberrider so special," says Jennifer Kupferschmied, customer service bike mechanic at Thömus in Oberried.

Although the rider is still responsible for control, the Oberrider's geometry also helps with the full 180 millimetres of suspension travel. That's more travel than most manufacturers give their enduro bikes, and if it really is too much for someone, Thömus offers the option of different travel setups. Thanks to these, the bike can also be ridden with 150 or 170 millimetres of travel.

Playful despite large wheels

"The Oberrider was a project close to my heart. A mountain bike that utilizes all the advantages of 29-inch wheels and yet remains playful and agile - a bike that you can have a lot of fun with."
Thömus Product Manager and Head of R&D Franz Höchtl is once again referring to the geometry: "This makes the best possible use of the advantages of 29-inch wheels without losing the playful character. The steering angle therefore changes depending on the frame height in order to ensure the most agile steering behavior possible even with small frame sizes.

Almost standard on twentyniners, the upper rider also accepts tires up to 2.6 inches wide. These ensure sufficient traction and control even on the most demanding terrain. The frame also has integrated protectors on the chainstay and down tube as well as an integrated chain guide that reliably keeps the chain on the chainring. For those who need additional "tooth protection", the frame offers two ISCG attachment points under the bottom bracket to attach an additional bashguard.

Versatile equipment too

The Oberrider not only shines with its tidy appearance thanks to integrated cables and a wide range of applications. Like the other models, the bike can be individually tailored to personal requirements in line with the usual Thömus custom principle - from the equipment to the ergonomics.

The versatile trail bike is now available to pre-order - just in time for a fast-paced late summer off-road ride. The Oberrider is available in red, berry, blue and black.

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