Just when you thought the Gamux Sego downhill world cup bike couldnt get any more crazy, now you can make it into a freeride enduro beast! And thats exactly what Sam has done by swapping out the forks and shock to make it a 170mm bike park destroyer! With the Pinion gearbox and gates carbon drive its certainly unique, and it rides as great as it looks!

From Darkfest to Bike Park: Sam Reynolds’ Ultimate Do-It-All Rig Featuring Manitou

After turning heads at Darkfest with his full-on downhill setup, Sam Reynolds returns with a revamped version of his GAMUX Sego—only this time, it’s dressed for enduro. The transformation is as impressive as it is functional, and the highlight? A Manitou suspension setup that takes this freeride machine from massive senders to nimble, park-ready turns without missing a beat.

A True Chameleon: One Bike, Three Faces

Sam’s excitement is contagious as he unveils his hybrid build: a single frame capable of shifting between downhill, enduro, and freeride modes. By swapping the forks and switching out the shock mount and length, he morphs the same frame into a lighter, more playful bike with shorter travel.

Enter the Manitou Mezzer up front and Manitou Mara Pro in the rear—dialed to 170mm. The shift from a 200mm DH setup to a trail-optimized spec unlocks agility and responsiveness, which Sam raves about:

“Super plush, super sick… it just feels a little more lively than the downhill bike.”

This isn’t just a setup for sketchy descents—it’s a trail-tamer that still hits hard.

Trail-Tested and Rider-Approved

At Woburn Bike Park, the new build gets an immediate trial-by-fire. Whether hitting massive freeride gaps or railing corners through tight trees, the suspension stays composed and planted.

What really shines is how the Manitou system handles high-speed hits and bike-park-style jumps with equal confidence. Sam notes how the lighter build allows him to flick the bike around with more precision, yet it still absorbs big landings with grace:

“That last one was pretty big—I got a whiplash on my neck landing down there… Suspension definitely tested. Freeride approved.”

Manitou: Dialed for Versatility

What makes the Manitou setup stand out in this video isn’t just the raw performance—it’s the adaptability. With the Mezzer and Mara handling everything from freeride drops to bike park lines, it’s clear this suspension isn’t just tuned for one style—it thrives in all of them.

Sam proves it firsthand, sending jumps, throwing bar spins, and even pulling off a world’s-first gearbox-equipped tailwhip thanks to the bike’s nimble response and Manitou’s plush-yet-supportive feel.

“This bike’s actually the best… it was always the best—now it’s even more the best.”

A Word to the Riders

Sam’s build shows what’s possible when you combine modern tech like a gearbox drivetrain and Gates belt with high-performance suspension. If you’re a rider who wants to session park laps, take on enduro days, or huck freeride lines without switching bikes, this setup shows you don’t have to compromise.

Manitou’s Mezzer and Mara prove they’re more than just gravity contenders—they’re the key to building one bike to rule them all.