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Photo Essay Outerbike, Moab: What People Were Riding

06.10.2014
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Outerbike in Moab, Utah is part bike demo, part (mostly) party on wheels with 800 of your good friends. Trying out new bikes is certainly the big reason the riding public shows up about a month after Interbike. Lots of new, just announced bikes are being shown for the very first time, in one of the historic and much loved locations in the mountain bike world.

We take a look here at some what people are riding. Check back with us for more action from the pits and camping and other general goofiness. After shaking out all the red dust and sand from everything we own, and as camp, photo, and computer gear dries out, the craziness that is Outerbike begins to show up and we see who really partied hard and had collision with rocks, cactus, lizards and tequila.

Maybe the most sought after bike at Outerbike, the Yeti SB6c. In Green.
Maybe the most sought after bike at Outerbike, the Yeti SB6c. In Green.
Juliana was a hit with many of the women in attendance.
Juliana was a hit with many of the women in attendance.
Group and groups of riders from all over the world were all checking out multiple brands, then switching halfway through the ride. Great idea.
Group and groups of riders from all over the world were all checking out multiple brands, then switching halfway through the ride. Great idea.
Specialized Enduro 29" was another much requested bike. Jim was super pumped on it.
Specialized Enduro 29″ was another much requested bike. Jim was super pumped on it.
This couple was trying a couple different bikes. Ibis Ripley for her and Transition Scout for him.
This couple was trying a couple different bikes. Turner for her and Transition Scout for him.
Rebecca Rusch was leading clinics during Outerbike. For FREE! What a great opportunity. Many women attended daily.
Rebecca Rusch was leading clinics during Outerbike. For FREE! What a great opportunity. Many women attended daily.
Women's clinics were happening all weekend at Outerbike. Beth leads the advanced group of the Gold Rusch Tour.
Women’s clinics were happening all weekend at Outerbike. Beth leads the advanced group of the Gold Rusch Tour.
Liv Intrigue in action under Susan in Moab.
Liv Intrigue in action under Susan in Moab.
A Yeti crew in action, with one SB6c and two SB5c bikes being ridden here.
A Yeti crew in action, with one SB6c and two SB5c bikes being ridden here.
Trek had a fleet of XS bikes, which delighted Kimberly from California, who makes this annual trip.
Trek had a fleet of XS bikes, which delighted Kimberly from California, who makes this annual trip.
Friends for life, Colleen and Katie love riding new bikes.
Friends for life, Colleen and Katie love riding new bikes.
Eileen loves the Santa Cruz 5010, but is stuck between it and another bike.
Eileen loves the Santa Cruz 5010, but is stuck between it and another bike.
Two Ibis Ripley for Julia and her husband Greg, getting ready to shred the Mag 7 trails.
Two Ibis Ripley for Julia and her husband Greg, getting ready to shred the Mag 7 trails.
Turner Burner being ridden by Sarah. Fun.
Turner Burner being ridden by Sarah. Fun.
Carrie wasn't trying a new bike, but she was showing a bunch of new riders some crucial skills.
Carrie wasn’t trying a new bike, but she was showing a bunch of new riders some crucial skills.
Cat wasn't riding this early Switch Infinity prototype, but she does have a SB5c on order.
Cat wasn’t riding this early Switch Infinity prototype, but she does have a SB5c on order.
And here's Cat, ready to ride her "other" bike, the XC race rig from Yeti, an ASR Carbon. 23 pounds of lighting quickness.
And here’s Cat, ready to ride her “other” bike, the XC race rig from Yeti, an ASR Carbon. 23 pounds of lighting quickness.
Getting fitted up a Trek Fuel EX. Jen is excited.
Getting fitted up a Trek Fuel EX. Jen is excited.
Joe from Park City, by way of Brazil, was ready to do some rock crushing on this Orbea Rallon, with MRP suspension front and rear.
Joe from Park City, by way of Brazil, was ready to do some rock crushing on this Orbea Rallon, with MRP suspension front and rear.
Niners were very popular at Outerbike. Ron holds his WFO, and he wants to take it home.
Niners were very popular at Outerbike. Ron holds his WFO, and he wants to take it home.
Robb loved the Transition Scout and said it might be the perfect bike for rough Moab terrain.
Robb loved the Transition Scout and said it might be the perfect bike for rough Moab terrain.
Some early morning advice from Athony Diaz is sure to make Erin faster.
Some early morning advice from Athony Diaz is sure to make Erin faster.
Having fun on a clinic is a sure reason the Gold Rusch tour is popular.
Having fun on a clinic is a sure reason the Gold Rusch tour is popular.
Greg loved his Ibis Ripley and thinks this is the bike he'll purchase once he gets home to Park City.
Greg loved his Ibis Ripley and thinks this is the bike he’ll purchase once he gets home to Park City.
Even after the trail riding stopped, the fun in the pits didn't stop. Winner of the "Foot Down" comp took home some suspension units.
Even after the trail riding stopped, the fun in the pits didn’t stop. Winner of the “Foot Down” comp took home some suspension units.
If you really wanted a margarita, they made you pedal for it. Powering up the blender when there's no electricity around.
If you really wanted a margarita, they made you pedal for it. Powering up the blender when there’s no electricity around.

Words, Photos: Daniel Dunn

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