Dream Builds: Travis Engel's Scott Ransom (Again)

This Dream Build is a little different. It's still 20 minutes of Ryan Palmer in his corrugated aluminum lair, assembling small pieces of jewelry into one large piece of jewelry. But this time, that jewelry isn't entirely new. The minute that Bike Mag gear editor, Travis Engel, sat down to think about his Dream Build, he realized he already had it. His choice from last year, the Scott Ransom, is perfectly capable for the unforgiving, unmanicured and underappreciated trails near his Los Angeles home. But it's also light and quick enough that it won't slow him down on the occasional 10,000-foot death march. And maybe even more than that, it feels like home. Even though it's part of our job here at Bike Mag to bring you news of the new, incredible toys that are coming out on the regular, sometimes you don't need them. Sometimes the perfect bike is the one you have.
That doesn't mean Travis wasn't ready to make some changes. The switch to XTR brakes, shifter, derailleur and hubs was at the top of the list. And a switch to Enve 635 rims was the next, even though they're a hair lighter duty what Enve recommends for a 170-millimeter 29er. Enve also took care of the cockpit, with the updated M9 31.8 bar and matching stem. The opposite end of the cockpit is taken care of by the newly lengthened 200-millimeter RockShox Reverb, and a Bike Mag custom WTB Volt saddle and Ergon GA2 Fat grips take care of the touch points.
There are some smart odds and ends from Wolf Tooth, whose B-Rad system at least got Travis's tube strap off his frame, and the Morse Cage allows for wide- and fine-tuning of bottle position to keep it all tight. Also tight is the in-bar EnCase tool system from Wolf Tooth. Again, less stuff to be strapped to the paint. And a Timber bell keeps the hikers happy.
The Cane Creek ee Wings had to stay, so thankfully, Wolf Tooth makes a chainring that works with both a SRAM direct-mount crank and a Shimano Hyperglide Plus chain. Way to reach across the aisle, Wolf Tooth. Travis still isn't letting go of his remote-controlled rear shock. It's what helps make the Ransom so versatile. A heavy hardtail at your fingertips makes those all-day fire road climbs a little easier to swallow. The model-year 20 Fox 36 is still front and center, along with the Syncros fender. Really, that's about all that stayed the same. That, and the frame. Travis is still waiting for a bike to come along that will dethrone the Ransom as his dream bike. That'll be the day.

[@felipe.1730]

Watching these videos is like therapy

[@carlnitab3341]

My dream bike😊😍 I love watching videos like this, even I can't afford to purchase one . Love lots from the Philippines.😊

[@thepedalingchef1738]

Something about watching a bike being built.... it's so meditative, so zen like. Idk....it calms me

[@daniloausto7833]

esa bicilheta é muito bonita

[@juliojaen3649]

Good bless 🙏👏

[@petersauer94]

The Yoda master at work again, such a perfectionist.

[@AndresM0909]

Que buen video... felicitaciones

[@zirkjansen4256]

I love the builds, so relaxing to watch, can we maybe get a workshop tour?

[@delzaced2365]

That's awesome, I wish i has bike like that

[@kevinamanciocalero612]

Algún día tendré una bicicleta así Se los prometo ❤️

[@ԾԼԾ]

Se Vale Soñar bro :3 También digo lo Mismo ❤

[@blakefoster2362]

I love and hate these videos I love them because it’s so long it’s so cool but I hate them because they make me remember how poor I am

[@justHisham830]

Me to 😢

[@راكانمحادين]

@@justHisham830زو

[@priyakerkar7665]

Same here

[@claudiorodrigogracasantos2995]

😭

[@dlfdavidfelix9241]

I LOVE BIKE

[@ryelopez9631]

I love the his place my dream area when i retire at my work.

[@LucianoSilva-rk6vw]

Vídeo está sempre Bom e legal 😆🌟👍💯

[@julieanrodeo9986]

Great job

[@juancarlosrodriguezcaiza1887]

¡Hermoso cuadrante!, soberbio modelo😘😘

[@danilocynepppiloveyoumotas2401]

super duper nice heavy

[@chm1701]

Snap-On and Abbey Tools, plus a dedicated shed at home for building bikes. That’s cool as F. Nice build too 👌

[@Phoenix-ng4hi]

He is so cool man

[@arrymemusic1155]

The music kills the vibe

[@thelightbearer349]

My bike is folding bike..but damn..i lobe watching him build the bike..it calms me down..i hope he can make one for me..i feel so safe and the job is neat..

[@adriangasulas332]

Woww so nice😍😍

[@hunterwright386]

Bro when he dropped the shock out of the frame

[@sealedindictment]

So graceful 😂 and the way he fingered that crank spindle

[@jayztongga7402]

i always watch your video 😊

[@davidadkins6412]

Damn,that's a nice bike

[@tomaslongo8318]

Follow summa team! Great bikers!

[@Thugger404]

Me doing downhill with my 10 years old bike and dreaming about one of those

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Good job. Beautiful Bike

[@rajindersinghbirdi2768]

I love it

[@radharamesh3810]

Super sir

[@lukerichardsonmtb4739]

It really bugs me how he doesn’t make the cranks flat at the end shots

[@Michelhyk]

what really bugs me is that i cant even afford any tool he's working with xD

[@shivthapa3537]

Nice cycle

[@albertlloren6266]

Woww so nice😍😍😍

[@Joaquinraul92]

Excellent Ryan! We want more Dream Build videos.

[@universo9892]

Meu sonho trabalhar assim,😍🇧🇷🙌🏻

[@darktechfst3424]

hate to say, i a bit let down, to think there will be free bike on viewers or subscribe, it's a cool bike and all but if i keep watching your videos it will remind me how in heaven name i will never ever in this life time buy even own every bike videos you put here, bikes great and all but may be it's time for me back into the real world, bye guys, it's been awesome experience

[@jeffrogers2180]

I just want the cranks...

[@Khushi.infinite146]

Nice

[@bryankenclemente5932]

I wish you give me wonderful bikes it's a great gift for me

[@rollycomisocopino8232]

Dream bike🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ttr54]

Great build, just one question. What top cap is that? Love the color!

[@يوسفعاطف-ض6ط]

I want to see your tool box

[@mohameedsahan9421]

ههههههههه واتت هههه

[@luis5958]

Que hermosa bicicleta 😍😍

[@bryankenclemente5932]

May i have bike like that 😔 i'm from the Philippines i am a subscriber of you since you start doing a great bikes

[@severinethomas7954]

J’aimerais tellement en avoir un

[@D.O.T.U.K]

I love SCOTT frames. My first one was at around 1996 - 1998 in high school ( ENGLAND)

[@gece_gezen1motorcu]

Süper olmuş

[@negocioemprendedor1639]

Nice ,bike

[@586ars]

I want this bike

[@keinerhernandez6246]

Ese man vale monda

[@riyanardianto4741]

I ordered one, is there still a stock? Can you send it now?

[@Swetrail]

Freakin sweet! Only thing I would add is a bashguard!?

[@zilolamahmudova5795]

Sswaddq

[@navinsoni806]

He's the Van Gogh of bicycles

[@AlbertRutter]

So this is... Travis' Scott?

[@diveaddict6885]

What cranks are those?

[@pedrocesaraguiar]

Sonho de consumo

[@dadangpahlevi5931]

Cool

[@danieldh4218]

16:10 Name song?

[@LiveAeons]

droolworthy stuff!

[@DiamondsProject]

Amazing!

[@intervial5659]

16:10 Name song? Where i found it? Thanxs

[@theswissrider]

Beautifull Build. I still prefer my Ransom 😊 Fox 36 Grip2 and a OneUp tool in the steerer gives a good touch. XTR brakes are really good 🔥

[@stevenedwards547]

hi what is the name of that brilliant piece of music please

[@yeshuacomesoon9316]

Both tracks are excellent!

[@Wadilaksana]

Build your goddam bike yerself Travis! 😁

[@jcf9688]

Olá este vídeo e genial Pode-se montar uma dessas bicicleta com 2 travões de disco a frente

[@jasonlewis6914]

Love xtr. It's hands down the best drivetrain you can get on a mountain bike. Way better than sram crap lol.

[@Lolo-g3g]

Haber si en cualquier momento teneis un momento de inspiración y explicair el mantenimiento de las Scott,de doble suspensión, todos no tenemos la capacidad de pagar a un mecanico, como la empresa

[@alexanderbarba4990]

Manuel Martinez Que tipo de mantenimiento buscas hacerle a tu Scott?

[@lunar1821]

I know this is way way way out of my budget but it’s just so relaxing so a piece of art being put together

[@SharqDrew]

H

[@SharqDrew]

I

[@cheut]

What song was that?

[@bismaypaikaray1376]

Wow awesome How much it costs

[@a_spulak7958]

I want this cycle

[@eneasjales1681]

Meu sonho é ter uma bike igual esta

[@darkcake145]

Where does you live

[@cuccitiniooiglesias187]

I want this bike .god give me ..

[@mariks7411]

купи ёпта

[@shanc3135]

What is the brand of the two ratchets that Ryan is using? Tool envy!

[@sealedindictment]

tekton or gearwrench

[@shanc3135]

Thanks!

[@lanceetter3999]

Looks like Tekton possibly and the green ones are Abbey Bike Tools.....expensive but nice!

[@rpbikehed]

Hey Shan C. The ratchets are made by Snap-On.

[@xophere]

That frame is a PIA. Hopefully Travis bought Ryan a beer or two.

[@claudiqe]

✊🏻we ✊🏼 are ✊🏽the✊🏾same✊🏿

[@omeletn]

Why no AXTR this time like on the Enduro?

[@revibes1234]

I wish i could build my Dream bike to

[@adityaralhan5408]

how much ????

[@T翔馬]

マウンテンバイクめっちゃかっこいい

[@Alan-gb4od]

Y por que es igual a la scott genius?🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@barney8338]

how I wish I can afford one hehe ...

[@nothing_toanything]

Where we can buy these cycles

[@alejozam]

🤤

[@SayNo2Books]

What is that socket wrench? I need one.

[@yogurthole2943]

Warren Greco it’s a snap on ratchet or it might be harbor freight. But buy snapon haha look up the website and you should be able to find it its a 1/4” drive

[@rpbikehed]

It’s a Snap-On.

[@diveaddict6885]

CC E Wing cranks?

[@zsoltmarkovics9909]

That cockpit is crowded!

[@janardhana.b.v124]

Where can I by this cycle

[@catg9196]

They still make hydraulic actuated post? 😆

[@lachlankendall2584]

What’s wrong with them?

[@Yahya-by5sf]

How much does it cost

[@aibekparpiev]

😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@justHisham830]

How much does it cost?

[@Mr_Ktoto480]

Do you make custom bikes?

[@TONYSTARK-qc7ih]

Cycle ko kahan se order Karen

[@ramonff414]

só eu BR q assisto os vídeos dele?

[@mtbjedi1248]

I Clan Buxtehude it?

[@stevensadam]

cuanto es su peso de la bicicleta con esos pedales ?

[@udomsomsak7057]

This bike is for sale ?

[@hamanefissi4157]

Can we buy this bike ?

[@keyloralpizar1093]

Greetings from Costa Rica Just out of curiosity how much money does one of those SCOTTs cost?

[@thecount1001]

20 grand.