Bike Check: Andrew Neethling’s Scott Ransom Mullet

Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey

Through the 14 years that Andrew campaigned on the professional World Cup circuit, he rode for brands like Giant, Turner, GT, Orange, Polygon and Trek. While podiums and media exposure were part and parcel of the job, behind the scenes Andrew played a ‘not insignificant’ role with their product development too. On retirement from professional racing, it was no surprise that a big brand like Scott quickly snapped Needles up as a global ambassador.

In his new role (and when not in his PODCAST studio) his go-to bike to smash trails is this featherweight Scott Ransom 170mm travel in mullet setup. Here are the details on his setup:

Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey
Rider Name: Andrew Neethling
Age: 36
Weight: 75kg
Height: 185cm
Hometown: Somerset West, Western Cape
Instagram: @andrewneethling
The Scott Ransom is a 170mm travel trail smasher. Andrew rides the top-of-the-line TUNED model with some custom bits and pieces. | *Click to enlarge
Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey
At 13.47kg (with pedals) the Ransom is one of the lightest big travel trail rigs on the market.
It’s an all XTR build with 180mm rotors front and rear.
Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey
50mm stem with 780mm bars by Syncros.
ODI grips with signature collars. #ProLife
Andrew runs 78psi in the Fox 38 and sets his rebound a little faster upfront with 10 clicks from closed. He prefers minimal compression on air forks with only 3 clicks of Low Speed.
Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey
The bike runs on a Twinloc remote system to lock the front and rear out. Andrew runs 175psi, with rebound 6 clicks from closed and the linear setting. Andrew prefers the rear suspension to be a little slower and softer than the front.
e13 TRSR Carbon 29er front and a e13 LGRR Carbon 27.5 rear wheels.
Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey
Andrew runs Kenda HellKat Pro AEC tyres in 2.4″ width. Pressures are mostly 25psi in the front and 29 psi in the rear.
Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey
Syncros Tofino saddle with a Fox Transfer dropper post.
Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey
Shimano XTR cranks in 170mm length with a 34t chainring. That black lever on the shock is a ramp adjust which alters the progression.
Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey
Shimano XTR rear mech and cassette.
Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey
Crankbrothers Mallet E pedals.
Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey
The cables are wrapped for a clean cockpit setup.
Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey
How about that style!
Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey
…. and that
Andrew Neethling's Scott Ransom mountain bike as featured in a Bike Network Bike Check by Gary Perkin and Myles Kelsey
Thanks for flying the SA flag abroad for so many years bro!

| IMAGES: Gary Perkin |

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