“Some trails aren’t marked by signs or maps—but by memory, movement, and the search for something deeper.”
In a world where most mountain bike films push adrenaline to the forefront, EL ZAHORÍ dares to do something different. Directed by The Ridge Films, and ridden by Lucas Frigout, this haunting four-minute short is a meditation on motion, time, and terrain—carried by symbolic storytelling and sharpened by performance gear that never falters.
And when your trail cuts through Roman aqueducts, scorched deserts, and the echo of forgotten civilizations, your bike—and your brakes—need to meet the moment. That’s why Lucas chose the Hayes Dominion A4.

The Story: Tracing Water in a Land of Dust
EL ZAHORÍ begins in a shadowy cave high in the mountains. Emerging into blinding daylight, Lucas sets out on a ride not defined by segments or stats—but by intention.
He follows the vestiges of water—through ancient Roman aqueducts, eroded canyons, and across the Spanish badlands. The voiceover—half narrator, half oracle—guides the viewer like a sacred current. At every turn, we’re reminded: this is not just a ride, but a revelation.
“A dive into the need to search, to dig, to feel.”

The Ride: Precision in the Poetic
For all its atmospheric grandeur, EL ZAHORÍ is rooted in raw, technical riding. Lucas floats over exposed ridgelines, carves down vertiginous gullies, and threads tire-width lines along crumbling, sun-blasted ledges.
It’s the kind of terrain that demands unshakeable braking confidence—especially in remote places where a mistake is more than a scuff. The Hayes Dominion A4 delivers the silence, power, and modulation Lucas needs to remain fluid in the harshest terrain.
“That lever is so light. So much power and modulation.” — Lucas Frigout on his Dominion A4 setup
From micro-corrections to high-speed braking, the A4’s precision is felt in every frame of the film—even when the only sound is wind and chain over dry stone.

The Spirit: Engineering Meets Intuition
What makes the Dominion A4 the perfect companion for EL ZAHORÍ isn’t just performance—it’s clarity. The brakes are tuned for that perfect balance between feedback and silence. They don’t just stop the bike; they extend the rider’s sensory range.

Featherlight actuation, perfect for long descents in heat

Consistent power in every terrain and elevation

Zero-fade modulation, even under the Spanish sun

Quiet, intuitive feel, allowing immersion in the moment

Much like the film, the A4 doesn’t shout—it guides.

From Vision to Velocity
EL ZAHORÍ is already making waves on the international scene, recently awarded at IF3 and shown at festivals around the world. It’s a rare project: where visual poetry and gear precision coexist in balance. Where the tools of the rider don’t distract—they elevate.
Hayes is proud to have been part of Lucas Frigout’s creative and physical journey, supplying the braking precision needed to explore terrain shaped by centuries of wind, stone, and time.