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<b>Fabien Barel just won the last race of the Enduro World Series aboard his modifed Canyon Strive CF. See that chainring?</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Fabien has suffered injuries that have resulted in differing lengths and power between his legs. This tweaked ring helps make up for it.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Required power is reduced when cranks are vertical, yet power is maximized when cranks are level.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Every functional piece of gear on Fabien's bike was painstakingly adjusted to best-work with his body.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Fabien is actually lower up front, but his cleat position allows his legs to be straighter.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>There's a lever in there somewhere.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Vincent Thoma of Canyon has been developing the Shapeshifter adjustable suspension platform for over 3-years. The cable for the system is well-tucked away.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>With a remote lever, travel and geometry can be adjusted. 160mm, slack in DH mode and 130mm, steep in XC mode.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>SRAM GUIDE RSC brakes.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Mavic Crossmax Enduro WTS.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>The only swap Fabien made between day 1 and 2 was a lighter casing front tire.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>He may be a little crooked after so many battles with the ground, but he's freaking ready to rip!</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Don't blink.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>We told you.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b>Fab always has his eyes on the prize.</b> -Sven Martin
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<b> Well done on your victory in Finale Ligure, Fabien! We're always stoked on how fast you ride, but also how you dissect every single piece of the equation for winning.</b> -Sven Martin
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Fabien Barel sheds some light on the modifications aboard his Canyon Strive CF that he took to victory at the Enduro World Series in Finale Ligure, Italy this weekend. The bike features on-the-fly adjustable travel and geometry, but also some very special tweaks made for Fabien's battered body. It's safe to say the tweaks paid off!
Canyon's Shapeshifter Adjustable Suspension Design
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