Staff Bike Checks | Mike's Custom Painted Deity Cryptkeeper

Nothing quite like taking a look at a super clean, purpose built Dirt Jumper to start off your Monday.

The Build

Minimal, simple, and headache free is the name of the game when it comes to a good dirt jumper. Mike's custom painted Deity Cryptkeeper has this in spades while being quite the head-turner due to its crazy custom powder coat paint job, red fork, and tan-wall tires.

This simple build features Marzocchi Suspension, a sweet single speed wheelset from Spank, and some super clean finishings from Chromag. The goal of this build was a dirtjumper spec'd with reliable parts, headache free parts that will run without a fuss for years!

 

Frame: Deity Cryptkeeper

Fork: Marzocchi Bomber DJ - Red

Crankset: WeThePeople Legacy

Chainring: Profile Racing Imperial 25t

Pedals: Chromag Scarab

Hubs: Spank Singlespeed

Rims: Spank Spike

Tires: Maxxis DTH - Skinwall

Seatpost: Gusset Lofty Seatpost

Headset: Cane Creek 40-Series

Bars: Chromag FUBAR - 40mm Rise

Stem: Chromag HiFi

Grips: ODI Longneck V4.2 Lock-On

Brakes: Sram Code R

Rotors: Sram Centerline - 160mm

The textured grey frame is complimented perfectly by the splash of color from Marzocchi's new Z1 DJ.

The new Z1 DJ features the same Grip Damper found on other Z1's but is shrunk down into a shorter travel 26in package.

The Longnecks and 2-Piece WeThePeople cranks reflect Mike's roots in BMX.

Chromag Cockpits are among the best looking out there and this FU40 iteration is no exception!

Chromag finishings all over the place.


ABOUT THE RIDER/WRITER

NAME AGE HEIGHT LOCATED

Henry Hibbeln

23

5'10"

Bellingham, WA

Current Bikes: Transition Patrol, Surly Straggler

Bike Size: Large

Favorite Trails: Galbraith/Glorieta Trails in Santa Fe

About Me: Transplanted from New Mexico and Michigan before that, Henry is a fan of spicy food, chunky trails, and endless bike park laps! Henry bounces back and forth between creating media content, taking photos, and helping customers get gear that will get them out on the trails. Looking for shock recommendations or where to get the best green chili? Henry might just be your guy.