BIKE CHECK: Kyle Strait's Custom Ari Superior Peak for Rampage 1

Ari Bikes and Kyle Strait unveil the custom-painted Ari Superior Peak as he gears up for the 2024 Red Bull Rampage this week. Known for his fearless riding style and creativity, Strait’s new bike is more than just a high-performance bike for Rampage—it’s an ode to the Southwest region that shaped him into who he is today.

Build Spec Highlights

• Frame: Custom Painted Ari Superior Peak // Size S2 // Custom short rear triangle // Progressive shock mount // seat stay bridge installed
• Fork: Custom Painted RockShox Boxxer Ultimate 200mm // 29" fork with a 27.5" front wheel // 197psi
• Shock: Vivid Ultimate with custom 'Lyle' tune
• Wheels: Dual 27.5-inch Stan’s Flow with Custom Painted Onyx hubs // tube in the rear, tubeless front
• Brakes: SRAM Maven Ultimate // 200mm rotors F/R
• Drivetrain: SRAM X0 7-speed DH // 36T chainring, no guide
• Cockpit: Deity // 790mm Blacklabel handlebar (31.8 bore) // 50mm Intake stem

The custom Ari Superior Peak bike pays homage to the American Southwest with its vibrant sarape-inspired paint scheme. The bold colors and geometric patterns reflect the terrain that has shaped Kyle Strait’s career, connecting his roots to his passion for extreme riding. For Strait, this bike symbolizes his journey, bringing the freedom and inspiration he first felt in Virgin, Utah, when he started competing as a young rider.

Strait’s deep connection to the Southwest is further highlighted through details like pearl snap-inspired accents, accomplished via “engine-turned” silver leaf, and hand-painted pin-striping, nodding to classic Western style. These elements serve as reminders of his upbringing and the values of hard work, resilience, and freedom that have influenced his approach to the sport.

“This place has shaped so much of my career. As a young 14-year-old coming out here for the first time, I couldn’t believe the possibilities,” says Strait. “It’s been 23 years, and that freedom still feels so real. The custom paint job on this bike is my way of bringing a piece of that with me into this year’s Rampage.”

Watch Kyle Strait on his custom Ari Superior Peak at the 2024 Red Bull Rampage this weekend, continuing his legacy of over two decades of helping shape the sport and event. 

Check out more about the Superior peak - www.aribikes.com

More Red Bull Rampage 2024 coverage HERE