First Look: Brendan Fairclough's New 4X Bike Photos

Apr 18, 2012
by Karl Burkat  
Brendan will be at Sea Otter this year with his new Scott which just got built up, take a peek.

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  Brendan Fairclough's shiny new 4X steed.

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  Yup, looks fast.

Brendan Fairclough
  Murdered out 2012 Saint brakes.

Brendan Fairclough
  The hint of gold is so choice.

Brendan Fairclough
  ''Push to open''

Brendan Fairclough
  If it works for Brendog it'll work for you.

Brendan Fairclough
  These'll slow you down in a hurry.

Brendan Fairclough
  Fresh Saint cranks and an E13 guide.

Brendan Fairclough
  Chainguide close up

Brendan Fairclough
  Flat pedals forever.

Brendan Fairclough
  Watches, chocolate and hubs. The Swiss know what's good.

Brendan Fairclough
  More gold.

Brendan Fairclough
  Short cage is faster. It's science.

Brendan Fairclough
  1 ring in the front, 10 in the back.


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175 Comments
  • 75 5
 scott and Shimano Saint are now best friends!
  • 36 36
 I wonder how is the front chainring bolted on, non of the oldschool stuff there, and the rear mech looks so cool i cant wait for relaese date!
  • 15 3
 It is still the same mounting hardware, they just have little covers that make the finish look more slick/complete.
  • 5 2
 maybe it's bolted from the inside directly to the crankset... would like to test those brakes actually.
  • 36 6
 Dont really like the new saint look vs the old saint...just my opinion tho.. still sooooper sick tho
  • 4 5
 my first thougth was its bolted from the inside to the spider with the same bolts but non go trhu two piece, but i think its maybe a full one piece like on the XX cranks with the spider itself. i dont think its a simple cover.. look at the full size picture its totally flat.
  • 4 2
 The new saint gear is looking good!
  • 6 4
 dankety dank dank!
  • 8 3
 Dear Santa?
  • 3 20
flag potthead (Apr 17, 2012 at 14:21) (Below Threshold)
 hes riding clips now? or just for 4x?
  • 2 1
 There is a slight change from the crank to the cover pieces. It's the same set up as the "original" new XTR cranks.
  • 16 3
 do they look like clips to you potthead? guess your name is accurate anyway
  • 16 23
flag potthead (Apr 17, 2012 at 16:47) (Below Threshold)
 i just had a quick glace on my ipod, i thought they were mallets, my bad, and REAL original joke there bud ^
  • 7 6
 Who else has made that joke^ example please
  • 10 0
 techdocs.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/EV/bikecomponents/FC/EV-FC-M820-3384_v1_m56577569830799254.pdf
  • 3 1
 i love you potthead
  • 9 2
 Why isn't the rear shock kashima coated?
  • 15 4
 why does everything on the internets turn into an argument. also whats with neg props for even the simplest comments or question? to me neg props seem like you dont like a person or a comment....most of the neg props i see are on comments that really dont deserve em.
  • 2 0
 Like the second comment, eh? What is wrong with that
  • 3 0
 @sack: that explains everything. thanks.
  • 1 0
 trololololol
  • 1 0
 that's awesome...Smile
  • 24 0
 Nice new saint stuff....
  • 8 0
 i think that the old said design seems to have a nicer look to it.. before it wears off that is..
  • 2 0
 techdocs.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/EV/bikecomponents/FC/EV-FC-M820-3384_v1_m56577569830799254.pdf
  • 2 0
 pretty sure its new
factoryjackson.com/2012/04/17/2013-shimano-saint-sneek-peak
  • 1 1
 Saint, now available in stealth.
  • 1 0
 I wish I was Brendan!!!
  • 10 0
 It has two positions for the shock and three different shock mounts that allow for 130mm-180mm of travel.

Straight from the Scott website.. Smile
  • 1 0
 I'd like to try the suspension set up on my Voltage, but I love the cushy 8" stuff too much!
  • 2 0
 No one else think even in short travel mode 130mm is a LOT for a 4X bike?
  • 1 0
 you can make it 100mm with a smaller length shock apparently
  • 1 0
 But then it would be mega slack?
  • 2 0
 yeah scott say run a +2 degree headset with it and a 200m shock and the 215mm shock mount then it is a sick dj bike
  • 1 0
 Yeah that'll work. It just can't beleive its the same as a Voltage though, doesn't look the same.......... If it is, then they have produced one hell of an allrounder. Wonder what the weight comes in at in this mode vs the FR mode.
  • 7 3
 why is everybody freaking out about how sick this bike is?!?! you guys have seen plenty of pics of him on his scott voltage right? this is the same thing. shocks mounted in the short travel mount tho........
  • 6 1
 simply because it is SICK
  • 7 1
 new saint stuff detectedSmile
  • 6 1
 no kashima on the stroke of the shock
  • 2 0
 I was wondering the same thing
  • 2 1
 the top of the rear looks like it has the kashima...internal coating prototype maybe??
  • 5 8
 ^^^ Who cares?? Its only a color...
  • 1 0
 The video on this page explains, at 0.53 to 1.02, that "The benefits to having Kashima coating on the air sleeve come with having the Kashima coating on the inside diameter of that airsleeve."

www.foxracingshox.com/2012preview/technology.php?t=kc
  • 6 0
 It's actually a low-friction coating, not just a color.
  • 5 2
 for some, it might aswell be just a colour
  • 1 0
 No, not really. My Kashima RP23 is an amazing shock.
  • 2 0
 you dont think there are riders out there who just bought it cause its 'bling'? im well aware of good it is. just saying thats all
  • 7 0
 But it's gold man! GOLD!
  • 2 1
 i think they changed the stroke to a custom (shorter or longer than stock) one to change the geo of the bike, and most likely didnt have that stroke in kashima coating available.
  • 5 0
 The voltage range rocks! This is another example of its versatility.
  • 2 0
 i want those brakes...probably keep the rest of my Saint gear from last year though...wouldn't want to get a scratch on the new stuff......also, graphics on the cranks look kinda off.
  • 5 0
 I bet he lets the bike have the best side of the bed.
  • 1 0
 Ok, tech nerd question: Looking at the rear derr on the bike, it looks like the B tension is WAY out. The upper pulley looks a mile from the cassette no matter the gear (bike pics or close up). Do Saint derr work better set up this way?
  • 2 0
 Looks like a saint logo on the pedals too. that would be a new addition to the component group. I hope the full saint wheels will become a production model.
  • 1 0
 The Saint rims weren't actually made by Shimano... And they were the softest, flexiest DH rim I've ever come across. As for the pedals, there's some interesting new designs for 'Fairclough' pedals on the horizon, nothing to do with Shimano.
  • 4 0
 what wrap is on the chainstay
  • 3 0
 Looks like stock Scott chainstay protector, pretty thick and durable, comes with any voltage fr. Not sure about weight though.
  • 3 0
 Bike is nice. Was expecing more from the new Saint cranks though. They're a bit fugly IMO.
  • 2 1
 looks like they are covers on the saint cranks over the chainring bolts, similar to the xtr trails have atm, wouls make more sense than having them bolt directly to the spider, thats far too radical for shimano!!
  • 1 0
 Funny Fairclough is running full saint spec except for the hubs... At least he can recognize a component that is complete garbage.
  • 3 1
 Or because he rides for DT Swiss....
  • 1 1
 do you see ant dt swiss suspension????? he rides his sponsers good stuff not allways all their stuff
  • 1 0
 Or because he rides FOX suspension and DT Swiss wheels( rims and hubs )......
  • 2 0
 Im liking the bew saint cranks, does anyone know when it is due to be realised to the public to buy?
  • 4 5
 What a bunch Of Bull S.

Brendan's 4X bike. Ummmmm the last time I watched Brendo do 4X......

Just call it "we need a short travel bike to race the Sea otter BS track, and the Full Sus is to big, like EVERY other bike Company"

Next week be ready for the:

Brendan FairClough's Tour Du France Bike:http://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/products/221861024/bike-foil-premium-xl58/
Brendan FairClough's Country 29'er:http://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/products/221697007/bike-spark-29-rc-m/
Brendan FairClough's ride around town bike:http://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/products/221820005/bike-sub-10-xs/
Brendan FairClough's when he fells like a lazy git bike:http://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/products/221842006/bike-e-venture-10-s/
Brendan FairClough's when he feels a little lavender bike:http://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/products/221770008/bike-contessa-spark-rc-l/

Look at that I just did 6 months of Scott Marketing.

Seriously.... This guy is one of the worlds most talented bike riders ( go ahead and attempt to argue that point) Scott Media people get a grip and don't think the MTB word is a bunch of idiots. Put Brendan's name on a market release and think that we will all go buy a Scott (feel free to use my 6 months market plan above at no charge). If you want to make sales you need to impress the MTB world. We really don't need to see pic's of de-railers, shifters, hubs, pedals, chain rings or cassettes .....

Impress us all with Brendan riding the crap out of it as we all know he can and DOES.

BTW: why is the chain guild covered in what looks like metal fillings ?



Sheep Follow me.........
  • 4 4
 scott voltages are such versatile bikes, brendan has another voltage which is very different to this.

dirt.mpora.com/news/brendan-fairclough-3.html
  • 1 0
 Agree! Rode it set up at 130 and 160ish and it worked great. I would say though that for 4X this bike in my opinion is too heavy/overkill - all you need in this discipline is a sturdy, nimble hardtail.
  • 1 0
 It depends of the course really. Some pros will ride an hardtail on one track and switch to a double for another...
  • 1 0
 You would not want to ride a hardtail on the Champéry 4X track.
  • 1 0
 Fair enough guys. Sweet bike by all means anyway and I look forward to see Brendan's run!
  • 1 0
 me too!
  • 2 1
 The link connected to the rear of the shock is going to get close to the top tube when the shock is compressed!
  • 4 1
 based on the suspension characteristics, it should travel relatively parallel to it
  • 1 0
 i see that it has adjustable travel, wonder that the settings are..besides 100mm
  • 2 0
 Damn that frame is small!
  • 1 0
 well its actually a small so...
  • 1 0
 Yeah I know lol I meant small even for a small size frame, it's just plain awesome how small it is!
  • 1 0
 ha ok!
  • 2 0
 oh my flipping chuffing absolute days thats nice!!!
  • 1 0
 Can't you be a potty mouth like everyone else? Smile
  • 1 0
 haha i clicked a facebook link to here and i thought i was still on fb. whoops!! damn thats sexy!!
  • 2 0
 Frame resembles a Sherman "TANK"
  • 2 0
 What happened to the link to this on the home page??
  • 1 0
 Can somebody please tell me how to mirror the suspension set-up to my stock voltage?
  • 2 0
 i want that saint stuff
  • 5 4
 I'm confused by the shock
  • 3 2
 So am I. Everything is coated BUT the shock shaft...?
  • 5 2
 Kashima coating is not a big deal really, I would expect the same performance quality from Fox, no matter the 'colour' of the shaft.
  • 3 4
 kashima is not just a colour it was developed to be a performance enhancing feature... its sick looks is just a massive bonus!!!!
  • 6 1
 that's what they want you to think Smile
  • 1 0
 i rode a fork with kashima not to long ago and the only difference was in small bump response.
  • 3 0
 Kashima is a clear coating...the anodizing underneath it makes it look all shiny!
  • 1 0
 Noticed that. Makes the grey look boring next to kashima.
  • 1 1
 The video on this page explains, at 0.53 to 1.02, that "The benefits to having Kashima coating on the air sleeve come with having the Kashima coating on the inside diameter of that airsleeve."

www.foxracingshox.com/2012preview/technology.php?t=kc

And yes, I did post this further up as well, but it needs to be in two places.

Kashima is a hard anodizing process, not a clearcoat.
  • 2 0
 New + Old shock mix ?
  • 2 0
 Oh shit. SAINT!!!
  • 1 0
 Look really nice , yet another bike to my wish list !
  • 1 0
 since when has he been on scott bikes ?
  • 1 0
 were those cooling fins on the brakes ?!
  • 1 0
 Very cool bike ... Scott bikes are nice
  • 1 0
 Scott if he decides he doesn't like the bike my door is always open!
  • 2 0
 I spy new saint cranks.
  • 1 0
 so do i and they are so cool
  • 1 0
 I want that bike! I hope it goes into production....
  • 1 0
 looks to be a voltage fr frame with the short shock mount
  • 1 0
 yea all it is a voltage frame with the shock mounted in the short travel position.
  • 1 0
 That could be very true. I would have thought that Scott would have lightened up the frame, as the voltage is quite heavy.
  • 2 0
 the scott bikes have such great lines, I want............
  • 1 0
 Love the paint work looks sick as
  • 1 0
 is the 831 at 120mm or 110mm or 100mm
  • 1 0
 Fox allows for small plastic travel reducers to be put inside to limit travel in 5mm increments. Could be anything you want, up to the max travel.
  • 1 0
 Saint stuff is 10 or 9spd?
  • 1 0
 new stuff is supposed to be 10
  • 1 0
 Those brakes looks pretty interesting!
  • 1 0
 New shimano saint group looks bad ass!
  • 1 0
 Mother of bikes :O That is sweet!!
  • 1 0
 saint shadow +....... how long have i got to wait!
  • 1 0
 the style lock like an ns paint
  • 2 0
 SO SICK I AM IN LOVE
  • 1 0
 frame looks like ya could propper chuck it about. VERY VERY very Nice.
  • 1 0
 the hell with the bike. SAINT!
  • 2 0
 Looks to meaty for 4x.
  • 1 0
 Anyone know when the new saint group will be released?
  • 1 0
 I spy with my little eye NEW SAINT CRANKS Big Grin
  • 1 0
 HOLY CRANK, that's beautiful! Phew.
  • 1 0
 i need these brakes, this bike, and that derailer. NOW
  • 1 0
 who need 10 speed in 4x ? it is pure stupidity
  • 1 0
 who need saint brakes in 4x xtr it's more than enough
  • 1 0
 BOTTOM PICTURE, only for 140mm travel???
  • 1 0
 Probably when you use the short dropouts in combination with longer stroke shock the rear wheel may rub the seat tube, hence the 'precaution' note.
  • 1 0
 scott can do anything with their bikes that is a fr voltage, yes?
  • 1 0
 kinda sexy! So I like it.
  • 7 7
 I would give my right arm for that bike
  • 55 0
 i'm somewhat doubting your ability to ride with only your left arm....
  • 7 0
 you not got recentest mbuk theres an article with a guy thats only got controlls on his left hand side of his bar. he rides the whole time left handed
  • 1 0
 You'd be surprised
  • 8 0
 I think i'll just leave this here: eyesdownfilms.pinkbike.com/channel/The-Tom-Wheeler-Project
  • 1 0
 You'd be surprised
  • 1 0
 do i spy a gold switch
  • 1 0
 what frame is that??
  • 1 0
 Scott voltage
  • 1 0
 nice build though
  • 1 0
 such short chain stays
  • 1 0
 Daaayumm
  • 1 0
 Niice!!!!
  • 1 0
 is that 831 at 120mm?
  • 1 1
 why no kashima on the back?
  • 1 0
 me tres gusta!
  • 1 0
 Dope...
  • 1 0
 So SICK !!!!
  • 1 0
 Gotta love it!
  • 1 0
 Great! tup
  • 1 0
 He has a greasy hole...
  • 1 0
 i dont like it :L
  • 1 0
 Sexual!
  • 1 0
 Sweet lookin' bike!
  • 5 6
 not impressed with the new saint stuff, looks cheap and plasticky....
  • 4 2
 They are far from looking cheap and plasticky
  • 3 0
 Compared to the stealth stuff last year... I would have to agree. The graphics at least
  • 1 1
 i mean like... the spider on the chainset. looks like something from an £199 argos catalouge bike
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