Nathan Rennie and Mitch Delfs riding Morewood
News Source: Gravity Group
Gravity Group is pleased to announce their partnership with Morewood Bikes as bicycle supplier and co-title sponsor along with Kenda Tires for their World Cup Team. TEAM KENDA MOREWOOD will be represented by two of the most famous names in downhill racing: Nathan Rennie (AUS) and Mitchell Delfs (AUS).27 year old Nathan Rennie (AUS), a former overall UCI Elite World Cup Downhill Champion and Junior World Champion, is a regular World Cup podium visitor, multi-time high-class events winner and is a pleasure to watch on the bike. After several World Cup podiums in 2008, with his highlight being 2nd place on his home turf at World Cup number 7 in Canberra, Nathan Rennie is a definitive contender for podiums in both the 2009 World Cup series and the 2009 World Championships in Canbera, Australia.
Nathan Rennie, KENDA MOREWOOD Team Rider
“I am super happy to be where I am in 2009. Not to mention that 9 is my favorite number, I am especially happy to be working with new people and working with people I already know. I am impressed with everything so far and how fast the ball has got rolling. I’m stuck in training already and my knee feels good. It wont be long before it will be 100%. I feel like the change for me is for the better for all parties and just want to get racing again. See you at the races.”
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Nathan’s compatriot, 19 year old Mitchell Delfs (AUS) is still one of the young guns on the World Cup circuit. After a good performance during the 2007 World Cup in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada and a 4th place at 2007 Junior World Championships, Mitch was given the opportunity to participate in his first full World Cup season in 2008. Mitch has progressed from race to race and after 2 top 10 finishes in the second part of the season he has become a contender for consistent top 10 results in the 2009 season.
Mitchell Delfs, KENDA MOREWOOD Team Rider:>
"I am super stoked to be working with Gravity Group again for the 2009 season. It’s going to be an exciting year, with a great bike and good factory support to race on. I’m sure there will be a few World Cups with my name on it. With a new team mate as fast as Nathan Rennie I know my riding will improve, which will make TEAM KENDA MOREWOOD the new power house team on the World Cup circuit."
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The Morewood Makulu will be the downhill weapon of choice for TEAM KENDA MOREWOOD in the coming season. Nathan and Mitch will also use the Mbuzi, Shova and Ndiza for off season training and selected events.
Richard Carter, MOREWOOD BIKES Marketing Director/Co-Owner
“Racing has always been a core value of the Morewood brand, so for us, the formation of a professional race team is a natural progression. It also further demonstrates Morewood's commitment to Downhill, and our commitment to further developing our products at the highest level of the sport.
Gravity Group has a reputation for running one of the most professional teams on the circuit, so the opportunity of forming a partnership with them was something we just couldn't pass up on, despite current economic sentiment.
I believe we have one of the most competitive packages on the circuit. Good bikes however are nothing without great riders, and we feel privileged to work with riders of Nathan and Mitch's caliber.
Filling the shoes of a team as successful and respected as Syndicate is a big task for anyone, but I believe Peter Siulczynski and the Gravity Group are up to the challenge. With the right support and infrastructure I know Nathan will be right at home in no time and ready to retake his place on the podium where he belongs.
As Mitch is already familiar with the team, we hope to build on and maintain the momentum he gained last season.
With the level of commitment and determination already demonstrated by Riders, Gravity Group and Sponsors alike, anything is possible"
Further Team News including Team Co-Sponsors and Team Schedule will be announced shortly.
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Gravity Group is pleased to announce their partnership with Morewood Bikes as bicycle supplier and co-title sponsor along with Kenda Tires for their World Cup Team. TEAM KENDA MOREWOOD will be represented by two of the most famous names in downhill racing: Nathan Rennie (AUS) and Mitchell Delfs (AUS).27 year old Nathan Rennie (AUS), a former overall UCI Elite World Cup Downhill Champion and Junior World Champion, is a regular World Cup podium visitor, multi-time high-class events winner and is a pleasure to watch on the bike. After several World Cup podiums in 2008, with his highlight being 2nd place on his home turf at World Cup number 7 in Canberra, Nathan Rennie is a definitive contender for podiums in both the 2009 World Cup series and the 2009 World Championships in Canbera, Australia.
“I am super happy to be where I am in 2009. Not to mention that 9 is my favorite number, I am especially happy to be working with new people and working with people I already know. I am impressed with everything so far and how fast the ball has got rolling. I’m stuck in training already and my knee feels good. It wont be long before it will be 100%. I feel like the change for me is for the better for all parties and just want to get racing again. See you at the races.”
Nathan’s compatriot, 19 year old Mitchell Delfs (AUS) is still one of the young guns on the World Cup circuit. After a good performance during the 2007 World Cup in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada and a 4th place at 2007 Junior World Championships, Mitch was given the opportunity to participate in his first full World Cup season in 2008. Mitch has progressed from race to race and after 2 top 10 finishes in the second part of the season he has become a contender for consistent top 10 results in the 2009 season.
"I am super stoked to be working with Gravity Group again for the 2009 season. It’s going to be an exciting year, with a great bike and good factory support to race on. I’m sure there will be a few World Cups with my name on it. With a new team mate as fast as Nathan Rennie I know my riding will improve, which will make TEAM KENDA MOREWOOD the new power house team on the World Cup circuit."
The Morewood Makulu will be the downhill weapon of choice for TEAM KENDA MOREWOOD in the coming season. Nathan and Mitch will also use the Mbuzi, Shova and Ndiza for off season training and selected events.
“Racing has always been a core value of the Morewood brand, so for us, the formation of a professional race team is a natural progression. It also further demonstrates Morewood's commitment to Downhill, and our commitment to further developing our products at the highest level of the sport.
Gravity Group has a reputation for running one of the most professional teams on the circuit, so the opportunity of forming a partnership with them was something we just couldn't pass up on, despite current economic sentiment.
I believe we have one of the most competitive packages on the circuit. Good bikes however are nothing without great riders, and we feel privileged to work with riders of Nathan and Mitch's caliber.
Filling the shoes of a team as successful and respected as Syndicate is a big task for anyone, but I believe Peter Siulczynski and the Gravity Group are up to the challenge. With the right support and infrastructure I know Nathan will be right at home in no time and ready to retake his place on the podium where he belongs.
As Mitch is already familiar with the team, we hope to build on and maintain the momentum he gained last season.
With the level of commitment and determination already demonstrated by Riders, Gravity Group and Sponsors alike, anything is possible"
Further Team News including Team Co-Sponsors and Team Schedule will be announced shortly.
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Pease man and see you some where on the trails
Happy New Year to all of you on pinkbike.
We will have a beer after
Or grass or......I do not know
it seems like rennie is happy, and i think that makes a rider faster any day!!!
+1 on your comment
if your looking for a fast race bike. the V10 is your choice. but i don't do much free riding and i don't know how it would be for that.
Morewoods are SICK
and morewood bikes are super sick
www.lamacycles.com/en/s.php?s=108100958
Oh and one more thing PoussMouss is right it is not really like a Commecal. for starters its lower and would handle a little better. Just kidding all bikes have their pro's and con's. But seriously The commecal uses a thrust link like design similar to the old RMX. Where the link is attached to the shock on a pivot and moved by another link attached to the rear triangle that would be thrusted into the shock link and compresses it. The linkage on the morewood is similar but it is actually the inverse of this concept. There is still a link that is attached to the shock and the front triangle that compresses the shock but instead of being pushed by a thrust link it is a pulled by a link attached to the rear triangle. This is what i can gather from photos i have still not yet seen one in person. But keep in mind both design are still low single pivots with a linkage to activate the shock it does not change the path of the rear triangle but it does change leverage ratios and shock rates.
Oh and i think it is awesome they are going to have a world cup team. I have been riding on morewoods for 4 years now and i absolutely love them. Simplicity really does work. Oh and you can build them stupidly light. My 2008 Izimu weighs in at 37 pounds even with a super heavy set of shimano clips (600grams)
Well it's probably a good thing for winter, as t it looks like a mud trap in the rear.
I'll take mine off during summertime