What makes a video game addictive isn’t high resolution graphics, it’s compelling game play. When Excitebike stormed the scene in 1985, it cemented its place in video game history by combining addictive game play, fun graphics and cut scenes, and the ability to build your own custom tracks.

Former Mtbr editorial director (and current North American Marketing Manager for Santa Cruz Bikes) Don Palermini grew up playing 8-bit video games and although he claims the relatively unknown title Toobin’ was the best video game of the era, he chose Excitebike as the inspiration for his newest bike build.

What do you think of this bike and what graphics would you use on your dream bike?



