Undoubtedly, XC has become technically and physically more demanding over the past years. Races are no longer routinely won on the climbs, to win, you must also be able to descend with the best.
Modern XC racing is as much about strong legs as it is about owning the trail. On the very top level, the Olympic games or the World Cup, there is no room for weaknesses, no interest in excuses.
Modern XC racing is as much about strong legs as it is about owning the trail. On the very top level, the Olympic games or the World Cup, there is no room for weaknesses, no interest in excuses.
It is a long journey from concept to finished product for any single bike component. Every piece takes considerable planning, design, and testing before arriving to a shop or consumer. The advent of suspension made things particularly complex, though immensely rewarding for the quality and possibilities of the ride. Offset :46mm available Production date :2022 Steerer tube diameter :1.5"to1-1/8" Travel :100mm, 120mm, 80mm Right Side :RLR, LOR Left Side :Air spring Crown :AC4C Pitch :133mm Lower :Magnesium Brake :Postmount 160mm Direct Steerer tube :1.5"to1-1/8" tapered (CTS) Alloy Weight :2020g Stanchion tube finish :A6000, Hard anodized Black Axle :ø15-110 15QLC32-110 Short fender :bij levering inbegrepen Intended Use :Cross Country Axle to Crown :519mm
It is a long journey from concept to finished product for any single bike component. Every piece takes considerable planning, design, and testing before arriving to a shop or consumer. The advent of suspension made things particularly complex, though immensely rewarding for the quality and possibilities of the ride. Offset :44 and 51mm available Production date :2022 Steerer tube diameter :1.5"to 1-1/8" Travel :100mm, 120mm, 130mm, 140mm Right Side :RL, LO, RLR, LOR Left Side :Air spring / COIL w/ Preload adjuster Crown :AC4C Pitch :145mm Lower :Magnesium Brake :Postmount 180mm Direct Steerer tube :1.5"to1-1/8" tapered (CTS) Alloy Weight :starting from 2339g Stanchion tube finish :STKM, Ni-plating, Hard anodized Black Axle :ø15-110 15QLC32-110 Intended Use :Cross Country Axle to Crown :556.5mm