More Tech Randoms - Lošinj DH World Cup 2018
We took a second lap of the Croatian pits for another helping of tech randoms as things turn more serious with practice approaching. Bikes are nearing completion and riders are ready to tackle the Croatian rocks tomorrow morning...
![They look to be in the 30mm width range.]()
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![FOX X2 coil in the back of Brook s Mondraker.]()
![Learning the season s settings on Mike Jone s Summum.]()
![The Cube team mates have differing preferences when it comes to their levers...]()
![... Max pictured prefers the new adjustable levers whilst Matt has stuck with the old style.]()
![No sign of 29 wheels being slotted in this weekend.]()
![GT protoype linkage detail.]()
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![Intense haven t slacked on the details on their frames even their headtube badges are a work of art.]()
![Chappy applying the last little livery touches.]()
![Specialized have also welcomed Magura brakes into their lineup.]()
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![Crankbrothers have launched a set of signature Super Bruni DH Mallets.]()
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MENTIONS: @rossbellphoto @davetrumpore
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 4 pot Formula Cura calipers... |
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| No more information could be gathered but the riders seem to be very happy with the new stoppers. |
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| The silhouette of the UNNO Ever. Drool. |
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| Prototype carbon Crankbrothers wheels. |
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| Project 321 Hubs are laced to the rims. |
They look to be in the 30mm+ width range.
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| The UNNO Burn, not a bad warm up bike for Greg Williamson and Taylor Vernon. |
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| One of the big moves in the winter was Brook Macdonald to Mondraker. |
FOX X2 coil in the back of Brook's Mondraker.
Dialing in the season's settings on Mike Jones' Summum.
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| Troy Brosnan's Canyon Sender sitting pretty. |
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| Matt Walker's Cube 215 29er ready to roll. |
The Cube team mates have differing preferences when it comes to their levers...
... Max (pictured above) prefers the new adjustable levers whilst Matt has stuck with the old style.
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| Tahnee Seagrave's Transition TR11 - how high will this bike reach up the podium come Sunday? |
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| CaneCreek Double Barrel Shock in the Dorval AM pits. |
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| The GT Prototype getting a full rebuild in preparation for the Croatian course. |
No sign of 29" wheels being used this weekend.
GT protoype linkage detail.
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| The new SCOTT with BOS suspension. |
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| SCOTT has BOS technicians with them at every round. |
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| Syors coil on the back of Vige and Fairclough's bikes. |
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| DMR is another fresh addition to the team's lineup. |
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| TRP has also joined the Velosolutions SCOTT setup. |
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| You won't be missing Dean Lucas' M29 on track! |
Intense hasn't slacked on the details of their frames, even their headtube badges are a work of art.
Chappy applying the last little livery touches.
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| The Saracen team are all rolling on the new Myst this weekend. |
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| Danny and Alex are opting for 27.5" whilst Matt is sticking to the 29er he rode to gold at World Champs. |
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| The whole Norco team is also on the big wheels this weekend. |
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| Loic's mechanic Jack setting up his Ohlins fork for practice tomorrow. |
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| Kev Joly polishing Finn's bike after he rode in the course preview. |
Specialized has also welcomed Magura brakes into their lineup.
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| Loic Bruni's race bike to start the year off. He'll be right up the sharp end this weekend. |
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| Ohlins TTX22 coil in the back of Bruni's Demo. |
Crankbrothers has launched a set of signature Super Bruni DH Mallets.
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| Looks like Kaos Seagrave is rolling on a 29" Transition... |
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| No information from the team on the big wheels just yet. |
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| Mick Hannah's Polygon prototype. |
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| Reece Wilson's Commencal Supreme 29er. |
Ride Alpha cockpit.
e13* cranks and chain device, HT pedals.
MENTIONS: @rossbellphoto @davetrumpore
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Shame that all the rest of us mortals are stuck dealing with them via email/phone and waiting for 2-3 months for warranty replacements.
It's part of their legacy!
"Claudio is a boss, always charges and keeps on pushing the sport. He crashed during the Red Bull course POV today, hit his head pretty hard and is under 24-hour observation. Sven Martin checks in with him in the pits earlier today. Claudio, we're glad you're doing ok!" source vital MTB www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Claudio-Caluori-Interview-After-He-Crashed-During-Croatia-POV-Run,11682/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2
No problems here either.
Had five BOS forks and three shocks, and still run some of them. The one time a had a repair to be done it took ~ 2 weeks incl. postage (was done by sports nut).
Direct contact with bos never took more than 3 days via email and the small parts I ordered directly from BOS were shipped within a week.
Except the issue with the one fork the parts were as reliable as they get.
Otoh my new 36 developed bushing play within 20 days of riding.
Still their idea of running a business is pretty strange, like not having a website for quite some time and the issues others actually had with customer service.
Learn your stuff
BTW - fake news
www.pinkbike.com/photo/15812992
So many warm fuzzy feels with world cup back in our lives..
** looks at all the snow still on the ground through office window**
Maybe I will just go cry somewhere dark and quiet.
WHERE THE HELL IS OUR COURSE PREVIEW, ALREADY???!!!
I neeeeeed some Claudio (& Finn it looks like)!
Hope Claudio is OK
reviews.mtbr.com/polygon-dh-with-r3act-2play-suspension-spy-shots