Steve Smith Takes Podium Aboard The New Devinci Carbon WIlson

LEOGANG, AUSTRIA—Devinci Global Racing’s Stevie Smith continues his late-season dominance, snatching bronze on his custom Carbon Wilson with a series of podium crushing times at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.

Leogang is home to one of Europe’s top bike parks and features a lightning-fast, jump-filled course. Wavering weather conditions wreaked havoc as they moved from desert dry to monsoon conditions through the week. Saturday’s rain filled practice saw Smith slide into 2nd on a sketchy track after pinning it in the timed runs against the elite pack. Nick Beer finished the day in 6th.

Sunday’s main event brought fans out en masse to see the crowning of a new World Champion. The first podium worthy time was set by the French rider Florent Payet, who remained in the lead until the detonation of the final ten riders.

Smith dropped in from the 10th position and was down by 1.5 at the first split. Seeing the podium through the forest he hit the throttle through the roots, sending it into the hot seat by over half a second—where he sat until the third from last rider arrived. After the fog lifted and final times were registered, Smith would settle for third behind two previous World Champs—Greg Minnaar in first and Gee Atherton in second.

“It’s great to see Steve finish on the podium on the new bike,” said DGR Team Manager, Gabe Fox. “He’s had a hell of a season and the results have solidified nicely with his consecutive wins at Crankworx and now this finish. I’m looking forward to the final World Cup.”

DGR closes out the 2012 World Cup season in Hafjell Norway this weekend.

Devinci Global Racing is proudly supported by: Cycles Devinci, SRAM, RockShox, Avid, Truvativ, Easton Wheels, Schwalbe, E-Thirteen, ODI, Selle Italia, Fox Head Clothing and MyPackage.

Cycles Devinci is a Canadian bicycle manufacturer based in Chicoutimi, Canada. It has led the industry by way of manufacturing expertise and product development since its inception in 1987. Cycles Devinci continues to forge ahead with suspension guru Dave Weagle’s patented Split Pivot suspension platform. Combined with the company’s Axis Technologies, Devinci is set on a path for domination. For more details on Devinci and DGR, visit devinci.com.

2013 Marzocchi Euro Lineup

Not sure how much different the USA products will be but they slimmed down the offerings heavily!

2012 Team BGB/Mountain Khakis Snowshoe GES Report

Though the Gravity East Series is based out of the Northeast states of this land of the US of A, we can count on one round coming far enough South for Team BGB-MK to show those Northeasters what the Southeasters are made of….. Snowshoe. Have I mentioned it just so happens to be our fav place to shred (OK, maybe I have, once…. or maybe twice). This weekend would be Team BGB-MK Pro Max Morgan’s return to the SE race scene after spending the summer up in the NE. It would also be a special weekend to remember for one Team BGB-MK rider!!!

As usual, you can’t use the word “Snowshoe” in a sentence without the word “rain”. Quite simply, it’s like peas and carrots, steak and potatoes, peanut butter and jelly, you just can’t have one without the other. The local forecasters were predicting a cold front moving in just about noon time on Saturday. Well, two hours earlier that predicted, that front turned the race course into streams. All of Saturday was a wash, no pun intended. Well, not entirely... .now for the special part of the weekend. You see, race day which just so happened to coincide with Team BGB-MK Lady Rider Heither Schultz’s 40th birthday. SURPRISE! And a surprise it was….. for almost seven months of shear secrecy the team worked to give Heither a surprise with an unexpected family visit, an event/racer surprise party and to top it off a special team jersey. Total success, as she didn’t expect a thing! Happy Birthday Heither!

On to Sunday…… with the showers all day previous, Sunday morning was a slip and slide fest. The grass covered slopes were virtual ice until riders were able to rut the corners working in conjunction with the sun to start to dry things out. As the hour clicked to noon, you really couldn’t ask for better race conditions.

The Men’s Pro class would be a battle between two guys that know each other all too well, Ethan Quehl of Chainsmoke/Judge Racing and Team BGB-MK’s own Max Morgan. These two guys have a connect ion of sorts, growing up an hour from one another in Northern Georgia, riding and racing together for years as Juniors, and most importantly developing a mutual respect of one another’s ability. Ethan got his chance before Max and posted a time of 4:24.47. Six more riders and it was Max’s turn. Max pinned a time just 1.85 seconds off the pace set by Ethan. This day belonged to Ethan… close close racing though, as Max posted the third fastest time of the day, behind Leland O’Connor in second, for the bronze prize (0.39 sec off the second position). GREAT RACING!

Up next….. seems we are in the mist of repeat of the month of July…..3 weeks, 3 races. Off to the final race at Beech Mountain this coming weekend (Sept 16), then back to WV for the final race of the Snowshoe Series (Sept 23). The season’s almost over…. already? Where does the time go?

Team BGB-MK Results:

Max Morgan – 3rd Pro Men
Nick Frantz – 4th Men Cat 2 30-39
Jay Guidry – 4th Men Cat 2 19-29
Heither Schultz – 3rd Women’s Cat 2/3 All Ages

Thanks to all our sponsors: Mountain Khakis, Billy Goat Bikes, Rocky Mountain Bicycles, Loaded Precision
Components, Black Market Bikes, Feedback Sports, Smith Optics, Zerode Bicycles, POC Sports, Suspension Experts.

2013 Scott Gambler 10

The Gambler 10 is Brendan Fairclough’s World Cup DH replica, a no-compromise DH weapon with custom race-tuned FOX suspension and podium proven components. The Gambler features lower and slacker geometry, a longer shock and tuned leverage ratio. This is World Cup level performance for everyone.

Build Kit

• Frame: SCOTT Gambler Alloy 6061
• Fork: Fox 40 RC2 FIT 203mm, Coil
• Shock: Fox DHX RC2 Coil Boost valve, 210mm travel
• Group set: Shimano Saint / Zee
• Brakes: Shimano Zee
• Parts: Funn
• Wheels: DT Swiss FR 600, Formula DH-92 20mm thru axle Hub

Features

Floating Link

The floating link enabled SCOTT engineers to mix comfort and support, providing the riders with exactly what they need to go fast. There is a subtle dual progressive curve to achieve the goals, but not too exaggerated to avoid shock tuning limitations.

 

The floating link creates a progressive feeling suspension with an almost direct compression of the shock, minimizing DU bushing rotation. This increases shock bushing life and improves small bump sensitivity.

IDS X Dropout

IDS-X dropouts enable the rider to hold a tighter line when the drifting gets rough. This is mainly due to the fact that sliding the rear end becomes easier with a more consistent feel. In addition, the axles are simpler to use and stiffer than traditional pinch bolt rear axles.

The combination of a conical interface and eccentric axle ends add torsional rigidity and ease of us compared to a traditional pinch bolt design.

Adjustable BB Height

When designing the adjustable WC DH race geometry on the new Gambler we knew we wanted to offer what the pros have as stock. However, we also wanted to make sure normal riders would not be held back. Therefore, this bike has two distinctly different feeling setups.

 

The Gambler has two BB height options adjusted by the lower shock bolt. The lower hole provides a 0mm BB Drop, while the upper hole gives a +10mm BB Drop.

 

The Gambler has two head angle options adjusted by the lower shock bolt. The lower hole provides a 62° head angle while the upper hole gives a 63° head angle. The head tube is also very short allowing an extra degree of adjustment by raising or lowering the crowns of the fork. Three centimeters of additional fork height equals one degree of head angle adjustment.

Downtube Protector

The down tube of a DH bike gets abused by rocks kicked up by the front wheel on a regular basis. This adhesive backed lightweight guard provides huge protection where it matters most.

Specifications

Weight

17,8kg / 39,21lbs

Frame

SCOTT Gambler Alloy 6061

Hydroformed Custom Butted

PF BB107 / IDS X 12 x150mm Dropout

BB height and chainstay length adjustable

ISCG05 / 210mm rear travel

Fork

Fox 40 RC2 FIT Factory 203mm travel / Coil

preload adj. / Reb-Comp High & low speed adj.

20mm thru axle / alloy steerer

Shock (Rear)

Fox DHX RC2 Coil / Boost valve technology

Reb.,low-speed comp., Bottom out force adj.

custom tuned / 267 x 89mm

spring rates S 250 / M 300 / L 350

Headset

Syncros DH

semi integrated straight / with adj +-1° or +-2°  cups

ID 49.6mm / OD 55mm

Derailleur (Rear)

Shimano Saint RD-M820-SS

short cage / 10 Speed

Shifters

Shimano Zee SL-M640

Rapidfire Plus / 2 way release

Brake Levers

Shimano Zee BL-M640 Disc

Brakes

Shimano Zee BR-M640 / Disc 4 piston

203mm F + R SM-RT76 IT Rotor

Crankset

Shimano Saint FC-M825

36T alloy chainring

Hollowtech II / 165mm

BB-Set

Shimano SM-BB71-41A / shell 41x104.5mm

Chainguide

E.thirteen LG-1 ISCG05 w/Taco

alloy backplate

Handlebar

Funn Fatboy

6069-T6 Alloy, 15mm rise, 810mm

Syncros Pro DH dual lock on grips

H'stem

Funn RSX MK2 Direct mount

30mm rise / 45- 50mm ext.

Pedals

nil

Seatpost

Funn Arrow / 31.6mm

Alloy 7050 / 0mm offset

Seat

Syncros DH 20 / CROM rails

Hub (Front)

Formula DH-92 20mm thru axle

Hub (Rear)

DT Swiss FR 350 / 12mm thru axle

150mm wide

Chain

Shimano CN-HG54

Cassette

Shimano CS-4600

11-25 T DH cassette

Spokes

DT Swiss super comp black

Rims

DT Swiss FR 600

32H

Tires

Schwalbe Downhill Evolution Line

front: Muddy Mary 26 x2.35 Vertstar

rear: Muddy Mary 26 x 2.35 Trailstar

Triple Nano Compound / Wire Bead

2-ply DH casing,

Snake Bite Protection / 67EPI

Best moment when you go riding is for sure the moment when you find your friends on the spot. At this time you remember every sessions with them and you know that you will have a lot of fun shredding. This video is just about friends having fun on there bikes between Morzine and Morgins.

Riders : Floriane Pugin, Julien Fournier, David Dondana, Gaetan Rey

Watch more on www.shaperideshoot.com

J'aime beaucoup le moment où l'on retrouve les copains en arrivant sur un spot. C'est le moment où toutes les connexions se font dans le cerveau pour se rappeler les bons moments passés avec eux sur le bike. Très rapidement on sait que la session va être bonne, à l'image des précédentes et avec l'espérance que les prochaines seront encore mieux. Rouler avec les amis sur les meilleures pistes du coin et en plus avec les Scott Gambler 2013 c'est ce qui nous fait aimer notre sport.

Riders : Floriane Pugin, Julien Fournier, David Dondana, Gaetan Rey

Plus d'infos et de photos sur www.shaperideshoot.com

Scott Gambler Press launch 2012 - Châtel from FASTFOKUS on Vimeo.

2012 UCI MTB World Champs By MS Mondraker

The UCI MTB world championships 2012 of Leogang/ Austria are over and even we missed the win of the rainbow stripes we end up with a 2nd place in the women’s race and pretty good team result. But lets start at the beginning…

After a couple of days with a lot of rain and temperature drop close to 0° we were lucky for race day. The weather turned back to good and so the conditions on the track changed quiet a lot from deep and slippery to a really fast and rough piste.

After a descent timed training on Saturday where Emmeline set the fastest time for women’s and all male riders end up in the top 15 we were prepared for the race.

Emmeline came down as second last rider with some little mistakes here and there. When she came to the finish she knew that it hasn’t been a winning run and so it was when she checked on the timing board . Emmeline came in in 2nd place and there was Rachel Atherton still to come. Rachel was handicapped by a back injury and so she was not able to put a winning run together as well. The winner of the day was the 19 year-old Chaare Morgane from France- maybe the unexpected racer of this weekend even she showed up already and the one or other worldcup podium.

The boys showed a strong performance in seeding already and the boys knew what’s possible. Starting by the current UCI ranking Markus Pekoll was the first to come down of the MS boys. He is Austrian and so he was in the position of being the local hero, which puts some pressure on him. Markus had a solid run on and managed it to hop into the 2nd position of the hot seat. He sat there for a while and a few top riders haven’t been able to beat his time and in the end this brought him into 9th position.
Second last of MS-RACING to come down was Damien. He has a good but not perfect run, but in the end he finished in 6th position. Brook was the last man of MS to come down and he was on his limits, but not without mistakes, which cost too much time in the end for being on the podium- Brook ended up in 8th position.
Even we haven’t been able to win the infamous rainbow stripes we are happy with what we have reached in co-operation with our partners. One rider on the podium and 3 others in the top 10 is an awesome result and makes us one of the best teams on the circuit.

Thanks to all our sponsors and partners, who helped us during this week with special products, service and hospitality.