It’s the final day of the UCI MTB World Cup here in Pietermaritzburg and we’re scouting the pits for more gear. Most of the elites are still hiding from the sun and heat, but we’ve caught a few snaps of some XCO machines.
Marco Fontana’s Cannondale Flash getting sorted for the afternoon
Schwalbe Racing Ralphs connected to Enve XC Carbon rims seem to be a popular choice
A steep drop for a very angular CNC’d stem
Manuel Fumic’s Flash
Brendan Davids getting warmed up before the race
A quick bike check with James Reid
More Enve XC carbon rims with Schwalbe Racing Ralphs
Getting into the racing mood
Rourke Croeser sporting a new paint scheme on his Momsen Vipa
The new single chainring dedicated chainstays, available as an aftermarket add on, or with the frame as new
The Fox iCD making an appearance on the Kargo Pro MTB Team’s Momsen Vipa
Arisun TLR tyres with 120tpi compound made especially for the Kargo Pro MTB Team
Stans NoTubes Valor carbon wheels keeping the rolling super light
Emily Batty, need we say any more?
Off hand I can think of a much better model for Trek than James Reid! Ha ha