Sam Pilgrim signs with NS Bikes

Jan 7, 2011 at 6:16

NS Bikes is proud to announce that Sam Pilgrim has signed a two year contract with us, and will now be riding as an NS Bikes factory team rider!

Pics and more information inside!

Our cooperation with Sam has been evolving since early 2010 when we started supporting him with our components. 2010 has been the best season so far for Sam who is at the moment at the peak of his career, and in our opinion the hottest rider on the planet. Our handlebars, stems and pedals seemed to suit him really well, and we felt that it was only natural that one day he would decide to go for a full deal from NS Bikes and start using our frames as well as components.

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As you may already known Sam Pilgrim has recently gained the support of some big brands in the bike industry like Marzocchi and Monster Energy. We are proud that as a main sponsor we will be taking part in supporting him, and that the 2011 season will be a major turning point for this promising 20 year old rider from Colchester.

Sam Pilgrim // Photo by Szymon Nieborak - www.delayedpleasure.com

Sam has already been practicing on his new bike build on our 2011 Majesty Park frame for a couple of days and as we were told he could not stop riding!

Sam Pilgrim // Photo by Szymon Nieborak - www.delayedpleasure.com

Here is a couple of photos taken from his first practice session.

Sam Pilgrim // Photo by Szymon Nieborak - www.delayedpleasure.com

Sam will be using the Majesty Park and Soda Slope and FR full suspension frames depending on the type of course. He will also be involved in the design and development of these products.

Rider profile:
Name: Sam Pilgrim
Age: 20
Residence: Colchester, United Kingdom

2010 highlights:
1st Whitestyle
1st Vienna Air King
1st Dirtmasters
1st Austrian King of Dirt
1st Bikeradar Invitational
2nd T-Mobile Extreme Playgrounds
4th 26Trix
5th Chatel Mountain Slopestyle

Sponsors:
NS Bikes, Marzocchi, Monster Energy, Halo, TSG, Mercedes-Benz(Vito Sport), Adidas Eyewear

The first major event in 2011 will be Monster Energy Whitestyle in Leogang on January 28th. Last year Sam Pilgrim took the first place. We really can't wait to see how it will turn out for him this year.

Sam Pilgrim // Photo by Szymon Nieborak - www.delayedpleasure.com

Photos by Szymon Nieborak: www.delayedpleasure.com
Official Sam Pilgrim website: www.sampilgrim.co.uk
Check out more at nsbikes.com and facebook.com/NSBikes

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104 Comments

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Conor71 (Jan 7, 2011 at 6:18)

go sam!

jonny-a (Jan 7, 2011 at 7:58)

yaaaassss!!

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jackmtb (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:38)

it was just a matter of time!

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jackass142 (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:47)

So this was the exciting new you were talkin about on Facebook. i am soo staoked for you Sam, got nothing against Diamondback, but... well its just diamondback, you can and did deserve better.

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jamesbigjumps (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:53)

Dimond back aren't going to be selling to many bikes now lol. Well played though, ns bikes are much nicer...

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RobbyBriers Plus (Jan 7, 2011 at 10:55) (Below Threshold) show comment

I got a 2010 Analog built up as a big wheel DJ bike. When I first saw how small the chainstay tubes were, I didn't even dare dropping 3 stairs. Turns out it is stronger than the chainstay of my 2007 Specialized Enduro! NS Bikes certainly knows how to make solid frames, without them being heavy!

So, Sam, just throw whatever you feel at your bike and give us some visual pleasure!

tom666 (Jan 7, 2011 at 11:14)

I've been wondering how long sam would stick with diamondback, I think he was there more for the team than the bike to be honest. Anybody noticed he's riding a madjesty park not a dirt? seeing as he a pro dirt jumper it seems a strange choice, but whatever floats you boat i guess. Also, that wheel ain't half slammed!

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airbornmtnbiker (Jan 7, 2011 at 11:30)

maybe he'll make enough money to fix the gap in his teeth now

HJ22MTB (Jan 7, 2011 at 13:17)

he has... with a Gold Tooth.
Very Swarvv!!

ginged26dj (Jan 7, 2011 at 14:35)

hes made loadsa money dude

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dirtywinkler (Jan 7, 2011 at 15:06) (Below Threshold) show comment

he'd better make some money to be able to buy a proper fork, afterwards we might talk about his teeth!
for more info visit www.f*ckmarzocchi.com

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beneli (Jan 7, 2011 at 15:08) (Below Threshold) show comment

sam, seriuosly a bad guy

mtb1stdegree (Jan 7, 2011 at 18:49)

i liked when he was with diamondback, it was something different!

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zorba73 (Jan 7, 2011 at 19:53)

What is it with Sepo's and teeth? If you don't have unnaturally bright white, perfectly straight pearlers then it's a point of ridicule. I didn't understand how obsessed Americans are with teeth, (even after watching Austin Powers), until I moved here. Seriously, there's 300lb obese fu*kers walking around with perfectly white gnashers everywhere.

konakid1993 (Jan 8, 2011 at 3:46)

Sick combination right there! Gutted that he doesn't ride for DB anymore, cos I ride one, but it's gunna be awesome seeing him on NS!

tom666 (Jan 8, 2011 at 14:11)

I used to ride a diamondback, it was shite. But somehow DB suited pilgrim down to the floor, slightly wack frame for a slightly wack person. Love it.

I also used to love his mad colour schemes - purple, brown and silver was pimpin' Pimp

morewoodking1 (Jan 8, 2011 at 17:12)

@zorba73
If someone doesnt have completely straight teeth its definitely not a point of ridicule. Not everyone in America is obsessed with their teeth, and is it really so bad to have straight white teeth? Whats wrong with having good personal hygiene? And what does someones weight have to do with their teeth? And Im not gonna lie, having nice teeth definitely makes people (especially girls) look better, you wouldn't want to date a girl with brown crooked teeth would you?

MiloXC3 (Jan 9, 2011 at 11:47)

Big change, but way worth it!

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gutkrencher (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:32)

Awesome. His new bike looks waaaay better than that nasty diamondback he rode. I think NS will dominate the podiums now they have Sodestrom and Pilgrim.

moongose (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:36) (Below Threshold) show comment

i dunno, that bike isnt thaaat nice

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toddxuk (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:53)

yeah your right, its not nice.....its beautiful

lux-freerider (Jan 7, 2011 at 10:28)

well that's it for the other brands isn't it Razz

? Trek and Ns are gonna be the only ones getting any ... maybe dartmoor as well

zebrazebra (Jan 7, 2011 at 10:35)

I heard that Soderstrom was on Specialized next year, but yeah; Sam will shut it down Smile

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kisiell (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:58)

hahahahah. "szacun gnoje"
t-shirt win !

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Bikerhasi (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:36)

Martin and Sam
Just perfect Wink

dirt1997 (Jan 7, 2011 at 9:10)

True!

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dambak (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:15)

ciekawe co na to chłopaki z darta ;P

nopainnogame (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:38)

Szczena im pewnie opadła Smile

dart-bikes (Jan 7, 2011 at 12:55)

Chłopaki z Darta wspierają najlepszych polskich zawodników i są z tego zajebiście dumni. A co do tego newsa to wiedzieli już o nim od jakiegoś czasu.

king111 (Jan 7, 2011 at 13:04)

Ale pierdolicie Blank Stare

Dobrze, ze polskie firmy sie rozwijaja ale oczywiscie polaczki musza znalezc powod do klotni i dogryzc komus:/ Dobrze, ze obie firmy sie rozwijaja i to swietna wiadomosc. Co do ns'a i darta- jak dla mnie obydiwe firmy odwalaja swietna robote i oby tak dalej Smile

dambak (Jan 7, 2011 at 14:48)

nie pisałem tego żeby komuś dogryźć bo sam mega podziwiam co dartmoor robi dla naszych zawodników.ciesze się ogólnie że polskie firmy zatrudniają coraz więcej światowej klasy riderów aale podwójnie cieszy mnie że firma z mojego miasta z której znam każdego i ridera i pracownika w ciągu tych kilku lat osiągneła taki poziom Wink

notallowedtoswear (Jan 9, 2011 at 11:08)

Nie mam pojęcia, co mówisz

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dougal-russell (Jan 7, 2011 at 14:19)

He is riding the park frame because it is slightly lighter because of it being a little bit smaller than the dirt farme. It is smaller because the back end is shorter so it's easier to do tricks on it. It's other geometry is all round nicer apparently compared to the dirt frame.all in all the park frame is better than the dirt frame

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cabromat (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:08)

That was pretty unexpected!
But I love sam's riding style!
Can't wait to see him in action Big Grin

jakeaylward (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:46)

yer you got that right i wasnt expecting that either

jackass142 (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:51)

why? hes been riding with NS components for ages now, its just a natural progression onto there frames/team.

lux-freerider (Jan 7, 2011 at 10:26)

well I dunno I'm actually I lil dissapointed that he quit Diamondback, since that probably means that they won't bring out the slopestyle they'd been develloping with sam

thom (Jan 7, 2011 at 11:09)

Diamondback UK and Diamondback USA are two separate companies. Diamondback USA was helping Sam with a frame, but he was really riding for DB UK. Rumor is DB USA has some new awesome stuff and riders in the works! Wink

sentenced2life (Jan 8, 2011 at 11:07)

did he knock his tooth out from riding like i did (knocked out four!) was 3 years ago though...

lux-freerider (Jan 8, 2011 at 11:13)

he sure did , but I think he got a new one by now : P

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dakarally (Jan 7, 2011 at 15:10)

Why doesn't exist black people doing these biking things yet?

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Gregory459 (Jan 8, 2011 at 6:38)

i'm glad of reading this, at first martin soderstrom, now sam pilgrim, also a lot of great riders from poland are with ns bikes. the ns is growing in power, and they will make more frames and stuff like majesty, sub or soda.

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thelumberjack (Jan 9, 2011 at 10:50)

NS Bikes are starting to really claim the dirt market - and tbh they deserve too with those frames - slicker frames i have never seen!!

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wheeldrop (Jan 8, 2011 at 0:19)

I like this kid ever since i seen him in the nwd vid ,bright future indeed. Should upset the current big names in slope for sure.

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NSBikesphil (Jan 7, 2011 at 7:21)

so sweet

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taupodirtjumper (Jan 24, 2011 at 19:49)

nice one
but why is he riding the majesty park instead of the dirt, is it because soderstrom designed the dirt for his 120mm revelations because thats what it says on chain reaction cycles.

dougal-russell (Feb 1, 2011 at 12:11)

its because the park frame has shorter dropouts and is just smaller which makes it a bit lighter. the geomitry is better and he must just prefer that. but what you on about it says nothing about the revelations. but its a better choice some dude i know who just signed to NS is ggetting the park frame and explained it all to me. and just coz soderstrom helped make it, it doesnt mean its the best choice. its perfect for him. so for sam it might be different.

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joelong (Jan 7, 2011 at 10:32)

yay, good old home boy, about time he was on a decent make for once

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fiberglassguy27 (Jan 7, 2011 at 16:50)

Nice to see Sam with a fork sponsor as well as NS. Def some sick bikes and the new SS/fully will be good hands w/ Sam!

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Diamentowy (Jan 8, 2011 at 5:26)

Polaaannnddd! Smile

Nasze bajki są dobre.

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acullen626 (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:41)

Bout time he started riding decent bikes! great news!

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jamesm2010 (Jan 7, 2011 at 13:21)

So no more bike tours then?

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bendy (Jan 7, 2011 at 15:00)

his bike now looks like mine XD

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pachol (Jan 8, 2011 at 2:06)

Pozytywnie!!!!!

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reecewallace Plus (Jan 7, 2011 at 21:53)

Sick, should be a step up from diamondback

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knoxville (Jan 8, 2011 at 1:59)

Well done sam Good move

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huziyboy (Jan 7, 2011 at 15:22)

dimond back has a sick slope style bike !

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AMCAT (Jan 7, 2011 at 15:21)

I think sams black,one thing for sure,he's a bad ass !!!

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KOSA (Jan 8, 2011 at 3:10)

Szacun. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Shredder-boy (Jan 7, 2011 at 11:47)

You left Ashton you traitor!
Good Luck on NS!!! Cool

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rhiwfawrdirt (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:51)

What a combination, best British dirt jumper and a kick ass bike

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dorkmire (Jan 10, 2011 at 16:25)

hey machuat bitch i am just stating a f*ckin fact take the joke bitch i hear so much f*ckin shit for americans and guess what i f*ckin take it because its all aalmost f*ckin true BITCH!

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Milo123 (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:31)

noooooo i liked him on ashton, but ns will proberly give him better backing

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cyfa89 (Jan 7, 2011 at 9:23)

skinnymans brother!

citizenlee (Jan 7, 2011 at 9:32)

Haha, the UK rapper?

Anyway, great news for Sam and NS... not so much for DB!

cyfa89 (Jan 8, 2011 at 3:59)

yeah thats the one! haha

db, diamondback right?

sam-davies (Jan 8, 2011 at 12:40)

Lol just noticed that.

cyfa89 (Jan 8, 2011 at 15:06)

just noticed what? that he looks like skinnyman? Big Grin

sam-davies (Jan 8, 2011 at 16:47)

Yeah

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Plasticpylo (Jan 7, 2011 at 9:24)

Go Sammy, this kid is gonna rule the world soon.

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Downhill81 (Jan 7, 2011 at 12:20)

so sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Tobyrl (Jan 7, 2011 at 10:19)

He can wave goodbye to that dirty diamondback! Ns fo life

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sebamtb (Jan 8, 2011 at 7:56)

Szacun Gnoje!!
Sam Pilgrim jest nareszcie w Ns Team!!

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sittingduck (Jan 8, 2011 at 17:53)

Great riders should ride great bikes! Awesome~!

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Ollieedwards (Jan 7, 2011 at 14:42)

New that like 3 weeks ago. he told me personally Smile

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Altar69 (Jan 7, 2011 at 16:08)

Good news!

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commencal-rule (Jan 7, 2011 at 12:49)

fair play mate Smile

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ScottPattenden (Jan 7, 2011 at 12:12)

I new eventually he would join the ns family!

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lr-mtb (Jan 7, 2011 at 15:17)

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voltagerider Plus (Jan 7, 2011 at 13:12)

About time.

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nickis Plus (Jan 7, 2011 at 16:05)

Ahh yea thats soo sick!

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JoeA (Jan 7, 2011 at 15:27)

Yes sam, you lad

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jake1020giant (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:41)

wow

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dmott (Jan 8, 2011 at 15:42)

good job

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PhoS (Jan 7, 2011 at 10:20)

#1 Stunna

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konatrailblazer16 (Jan 7, 2011 at 14:35)

finally hes riding a quality NS bicyicle not a shity halfords diamondback anymore Big Grin

BevarChristiania (Jan 7, 2011 at 14:37)

the park frame is also 24"

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dudeimcool (Jan 7, 2011 at 15:54)

i was told about this by sam before christmas.....

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deaddevel3 (Jan 11, 2011 at 9:35)

HE'S SUCH A TWAT. HE'S SO SHIT

Ollieedwards (Jan 12, 2011 at 7:21)

f*ck off. His amazing, PRICK!

deaddevel3 (Jan 14, 2011 at 12:12)

that wasn't even me, i left my account logged in on my friends computer.

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dorkmire (Jan 8, 2011 at 21:39)

hey look a brit with bad teeth hahaha

machaut (Jan 9, 2011 at 7:45)

Hey look another american with shit for brains

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funkymonkey144 (Jan 7, 2011 at 8:31)

alot of travel on the front for Dj, but he is a pretty gnarly rider so I guess he needs it Razz

matthewtheallmighty (Jan 7, 2011 at 10:26)

100 mm travel is perfectly normal for DJ.

marvin-the-martian (Jan 7, 2011 at 10:44)

what forks are they??

funkymonkey144 (Jan 7, 2011 at 11:15)

they are 100mm?? :O They look like 120 or something to my eye, sorry if i'm being a tool. If i'm proved wrong i'll shut up Razz

ridinfree0freeridin (Jan 7, 2011 at 11:18)

theyre 100mm marzo 4x's.

codyboy1996 (Jan 7, 2011 at 11:50)

Marzocchi 44 uppers and 4x lowers

ballabika Plus (Jan 7, 2011 at 21:20) (Below Threshold) show comment

^^^ NO

codyboy1996 (Jan 8, 2011 at 1:19)

thats what is said on his facebook! i only read it there

codyboy1996 (Jan 8, 2011 at 1:30)

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6041349/

marvin-the-martian (Jan 8, 2011 at 1:38)

thank yoo

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ban90 (Jan 8, 2011 at 7:54)

wow! http://www.zdradzila.pl/?id=m7s863

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