Yeti Cycles and Fox have built a one-of-a-kind “Still Loco” SB140 and are raffling it for US$10 (~R170) a ticket to help freeride star Adolf Silva rebuild his life after a spinal cord injury at Red Bull Rampage.
The crash that changed everything
At the 2025 Red Bull Rampage in Utah, Catalan freerider Adolf “Loco” Silva went for a double backflip step-down on his second run — a trick he couldn’t quite rotate out of. The resulting crash left him with a serious spinal cord injury and no sensation from the chest down.
According to Ride MTB, he broke his T2 and T3 vertebrae, dislocated three more down to T6, fractured his sternum and broke six ribs. Surgeons stabilised his spine in a long operation; Wideopen Mountain Bike reported that Yeti was among the first to step up, donating US$10,000 (~R165 000) to the recovery fund within days.
Adolf Silva’s injuries
“No, I don’t regret it and would try the double flip again in the same situation.”
Yeti and Fox step in: the “Still Loco” SB140
To help with mounting medical and living costs, Yeti Cycles designed a custom SB140 — the “Adolf Silva Edition”, badged “Still Loco” — with a paint job inspired by his 2025 Rampage bike and input from Silva himself. Fox donated a Factory fork, Factory shock and dropper post for the build, per Bikerumor.
Entries cost US$10 (~R170) each (a free, no-purchase postal entry is also available) through the MX Locker giveaway page, with the window open 23 March to 13 May 2026 and the winner drawn on closing day. Every cent goes to Silva. Off the bike, he’s thrown himself into rehab — Ride MTB reports he trains five days a week and has taken up wheelchair basketball, rock climbing and sit-skiing.
View data table
| US$ | |
|---|---|
| Raised so far | 401293 USD |
| Campaign goal | 500000 USD |
In Rand (approx, @ today's rate): Raised so far: ~R6 621 000 · Campaign goal: ~R8 250 000
“Recovery has not been easy, and it isn’t close to done, but I am stoked to be slowly getting back to my life and regaining my independence.”
The prize bike: Yeti’s SB140
The SB140 is Yeti’s short-travel trail/all-mountain 29er — 140mm of rear travel paired with a 150mm or 160mm fork, the latter on the burlier Lunch Ride (LR) builds. Recent updates added a SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger, a threaded bottom bracket and tidier cable routing.
It is not a cheap bike. Yeti lists builds from the low-five-figures up: the LR T3 Turq is around US$10,200 (~R168 000) and a frame-only about US$4,500 (~R74 300) (Yeti, via 99 Spokes), while BikePerfect tested a build at US$9,000 (~R149 000) — which makes a one-off, hand-painted example a genuinely special prize.
SB140 vs SB140 LR (Lunch Ride)
| SB140 | SB140 LR | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear travel | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Fork travel | 150 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheel size | 29″ | 29″ |
| Head angle vs standard | — | 0.5° slacker |
| Reach vs standard | — | −5 mm |
| BB height vs standard | — | +3 mm |
| Rear hanger | SRAM UDH | SRAM UDH |
Specs: Biker’s Edge SB140 review
What reviewers say about the SB140
Independent verdicts from across the cycling press — follow each link for the full review.
Premium, slightly old-school, but rides beautifully. Scored 4/5 for descending, climbing and build, but just 2/5 for value.
“Every part of the bike – including you – is just working better than it normally does.”
Read the full reviewLess race-bred than the old SB130, more playful and forgiving — an even better everyday ride.
“It’s plush enough without being too soft, and it’s supportive enough without feeling harsh.”
Read the full reviewFrom Rampage to the raffle
- Oct 2025The crash
Silva crashes on his second Rampage run attempting a double backflip step-down, suffering a T2–T6 spinal injury and paralysis from the chest down.
- Oct 2025Fund opens
Road2Recovery launches a US$500,000 (~R8 250 000) campaign; Yeti donates US$10,000 (~R165 000) in the first days.
- Late 2025–26Rehab
Silva trains five days a week and tries wheelchair basketball, rock climbing, sit-skiing and Hyrox Adaptive.
- 23 Mar 2026Sweepstakes opens
US$10 (~R170) entries go live for the custom ‘Still Loco’ SB140 with Fox-donated suspension.
- 13 May 2026Winner drawn
Entries close and the one-off bike is awarded; all proceeds go to Silva.
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Your questions, answered
What exactly happened to Adolf Silva? +
At Red Bull Rampage in October 2025 he crashed attempting a double backflip step-down. He fractured his T2 and T3 vertebrae (dislocated down to T6), broke his sternum and six ribs, and now has no sensation from the chest down. Surgeons fused his spine from T2 to T6.
How do I enter the SB140 sweepstakes, and how much is it? +
Entries are US$10 (~R170) each via the MX Locker giveaway page, with a free no-purchase postal option. The window runs 23 March to 13 May 2026, the winner is drawn on 13 May, and all proceeds go directly to Silva.
Can South Africans take part? +
You can donate to Silva at any time through the Road2Recovery campaign page. For the bike sweepstakes, check the eligibility and territory rules on the MX Locker giveaway page before paying — international shipping and entry terms are set by the organisers.
What makes this particular SB140 special? +
It’s a one-off “Still Loco” Adolf Silva Edition with a custom paint job inspired by his 2025 Rampage bike, designed with his input, and fitted with a Fox Factory fork, shock and dropper donated by Fox.
Is Adolf riding or competing again? +
Not on a mountain bike. He trains five days a week and has taken up adaptive sports including wheelchair basketball, rock climbing and sit-skiing, and says he feels “mentally stronger than ever.”
Sources & further reading
- Yeti is Raising Funds to Support Adolf Silva’s Recovery with Custom SB140 Sweepstakes — Bikerumor
- Support Adolf Silva’s Recovery Fund & Win a Custom ‘Still Loco’ Yeti SB140 — Pinkbike
- Adolf Silva after his spinal cord injury: ‘I have no regrets’ — Ride MTB
- Adolf Silva Suffered a Serious Spinal Injury at Red Bull Rampage — Wideopen Mountain Bike
- Adolf Silva – Road 2 Recovery (donate) — Road2Recovery
- Yeti SB140 LR T3 X0 Turq review — BikePerfect
This is the industry at its best: a flagship brand and its suspension partner turning a dream bike into a lifeline for one of freeride’s most charismatic riders. A US$10 (~R170) ticket won’t fix a spinal cord injury — but a $500,000 (~R8 250 000) fund covers therapy, adaptive equipment and home and vehicle modifications that genuinely change Silva’s day-to-day life.
South African riders can’t throw a leg over Rampage, but the message travels: back the people who push the sport when they need it most. Whether you chase the one-off SB140 or simply donate through Road2Recovery, every bit helps. Ride Loco.
