PIT BITS Part 1 - Maribor World Cup Downhill 12

The bike tech begins in Maribor.

sspomer
4/25/2019 10:23am
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The first round of the 2019 UCI World Cup Downhill season is here in Maribor. Bikes are being prepped and parts are being sleuthed. It's time to dig into the PIT BITS and get stoked for the highest caliber DH racing!

Gamux 3D-Printed Components

Gamux Team Manager

Polygon UR

Commencal

Troy Brosnan's Canyon Sender

Maxxis Tires Drool

Norco Factory Racing Bling

FMD Racing

Jake Scoynes, FMD Mechanic

Pivot Factory Racing

Atherton Bikes

Scott Mears, Danny's new mechanic.

Trek Factory Racing

Cannondale XC Truck

Mystery Nukeproof rider?

Finn's new Demo getting a rinse.

Dean Lucas' Scott Gambler

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Sean T
5 years ago
How many rims or wheels will be destroyed per world cup,alu vs carbon is all I'm wondering! There's always so many photos of mechanics lacing up wheels,I also wonder do some riders purposely run lighter rims and spoke tension since they know it only has to last one race run?
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sideshow
5 years ago
That's Sandra Rubesam's bike. She's the former German Nat'l champ and a total sender, she's a wicked rider.
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jcook
5 years ago
Was gonna say the same thing. Barely looks up to the task at hand IMO
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Shrockie
5 years ago
thought it was a GIANT Rotor for a moment.. then saw it was just where the mounts are positioned. seems like it might be prone to vibration, but I'm just keyboard warrior.
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Adam_Schaeffer
5 years ago
Its probably cheaper/easier to do the bolt-on drop out, but they should really consider redesigning the swing arm to be solid with a dedicated 203 direct mount. Its the one thing that seems phoned-in on an otherwise really well sorted rig.