Nydia Rideout with Robin Wallner & Ibis NZ

Nydia Rideout with Robin Wallner & Ibis NZ

It’s not everyday Ibis pro-rider Robin Wallner comes to town, so a bunch of Nelson locals made the most of it and loaded Robin on a shuttle then off into the wilderness to ride the epic Nydia Bay Track. With no rain for months, the trail riding was mint and stoke was high. A stop for lunch at Nydia Bay Lodge was a treat and a chance to share some yarns and tricks among the crew.

Carbon Carbon Carbon Carbon...Carbon Chameleon

Carbon Carbon Carbon Carbon...Carbon Chameleon

The tin lizard has ascended the evolutionary ladder and is now a fully-imagined carbon fiber creature. It’s Darwinism in action.

Santa Cruz took the fun-loving, shreddy spirit and adjustability of the beloved aluminum Chameleon but evolved it into a lighter, faster, more advanced species. It’s a do-it-all hardtail that is as happy making the most of backyard booter (mis)adventures as it is fully-loaded with camp gear and a color-matched dangle mug.

Speaking of color-matched, the custom blue Hope hubs and headset on the SE kit make this reptile stand out from the crowd.