Zink Bikes just dropped the ZADER, its second frame for public purchase, and where the Vacay is an adaptable 150mm trail/enduro bike, the ZADER offers 190mm of rear wheel travel, making it a solid enduro, freeride, downhill, or whatever you want to call it type of bike that carries the same brand ethos. No frills, no flashy marketing, just a metal bike designed by mountain bikers for mountain biking, and made in Southern California.
I also don’t remember the last time a bike launched and took hold of my heart strings like this one does. This frame is named after Cam Zink’s dog, the late-great Zader. “It’s named after the one who’s always there when things get real and always has your back. No hesitation. No judgment. Just loyalty. That’s ZADER.”
Zader stood on top of Rampage every year he was alive. He was always there and always trustworthy. No hesitation, no judgment; just loyalty, and ready to go again the second it was over. That’s the spirit this bike carries.
Details
- MSRP: $2,850
- RearTravel: 190mm
- HeadTubeAngle: 63.4- 64.1 degrees
- WheelSize: 26” or 27.5”
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L
- Lifetime frame warranty
- American Made
- Universal derailleur hanger
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The ZADER comes with a two-position flip chip to change high and low settings, Zink Bikes Lift suspension design, and size-specific chainstays. Although the Zink Bikes lineup might not be the most progressive in terms of geometry, it just works. Anyone who has ever ridden a Zink will attest to its effectiveness. It’s clearly not a bike for everyone, but those looking for these specifics see the Zink Vacay and Zader as the perfect bikes.
They’re designed for those who aren’t taking things too seriously and chasing every percentage point of performance, but instead prioritizing fun and flow from a bike that will take all the hits that they can dish out. Just look at the athlete roster riding Zink bikes. It’s not stacked with racers; it’s a core group who likes to play around.