Press
A look at what the press has to say about the Zink Vacay — our 150mm freestyle-focused trail bike built for riders who'd rather jump than climb.
Zink Vacay Mountain Bike Review
“It's not often that we can pedal a bike up hills that some of our test riders are also willing to flip and send off cliffs.”
Mountain Bike Action found the Vacay genuinely bridges trail and freeride riding — suspension stayed active through chatter and rock gardens while still soaking up drops and waterfall features, and the bike climbed comfortably enough for extended pedals. At $7,605 for their test build, they called it exceptional value and praised Zink for building a truly versatile cross-category machine, with limited water bottle capacity (a shock-placement trade-off) as the main knock.
Read the full review on Mountain Bike Action →Review: Zink Vacay — The Responsive Freestyle Specialist
“The Vacay doesn't fit in any ordinary bike category, and that's very refreshing to see.”
Beer calls the Vacay incredibly playful and poppy, with surprising climbing ability for a bike built around jumps. He notes the short 420mm chainstays make it snappy in the air but best suited to riders who prioritize freestyle terrain over all-out trail versatility — a great option for BMX riders looking for their first full-suspension bike.
Read the full review on Pinkbike →Tested: Zink Bikes Vacay — Trail Bike, Freeride Intentions
“The Vacay isn't trying to be like any other bike in the trail category—it's a purpose-built machine that leans hard into freeride capability.”
Scoring a strong 4.375/5, Vital's reviewers praise the Vacay's exceptional maneuverability — manuals come up with less effort and bunnyhops feel more intuitive and energetic. The ultra-short 420mm chainstays and Zink's "Lift Technology" suspension excel at getting the front wheel airborne, though it sacrifices some descending performance on fast, rocky terrain and climbing efficiency. A great fit for playful riders who value tricks and technique over raw speed.
Read the full review on Vital MTB →Zink Bikes Vacay Review
“One of the prettiest frames I've ridden in recent memory … a whole bunch of fun.”
Whitling praises the Vacay's predictable, damped ride feel paired with playful geometry that rewards good jumping fundamentals. He concludes it delivers exactly what it promises: a fun, purpose-built machine rather than an all-purpose compromise.
Read the full review on Freehub →Zink Bikes Vacay Test
A Vacay test review from TestPilot, a German media outlet.
Read the full test on TestPilot.bike →