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Posted (edited)

He designed all the Mondraker bikes and the forward geometry ...

Also won master's world champs on it last weekend.

Edit: but you should know that ;-)

Edited by Spoke101
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Found this on a Spanish forum.

 

The new Santa Cruz Bronson V2 

When we introduced Bronson, it took the market by storm, redefining what people expected from a 150mm trail bike. Equally at home in the Trans-Provence as it was on The Ridge, updating and improving it was going to be no small feat.

The most visible upgrade is the completely new VPP® link arrangement. The lower link tucks neatly above the bottom bracket, fully-recessed and protected from impacts. Meanwhile the box-section upper link now mounts cleanly to the top-tube and enhances lateral stiffness as a result. Shock rate’s been in refined in the process too, delivering greater small bump sensitivity and a more progressive mid-stroke.

Geometry has also evolved subtly to meet demand from riders for a bike of this ilk. The seat tube angle’s been steepened, placing the rider right above the cranks and perfectly in position to lay down the power. Meanwhile a one-degree slacker 66 degree head tube angle combines with a 20-25mm longer top tube and shorter chainstay length to create an ever more rally-ready geometry than its predecessor.

By using a slightly-less-expensive carbon fiber, we were able to put performance within reach of more riders than ever before, lifting the race pace of World Cup athletes and privateers alike. The stiffness, durability, and strength are identical between the two materials, but the 
C-level carbon weighs in at about 280 grams more than the top-end, CC carbon.

148mm Rear Axle Spacing.

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This was on offer by the new Importer/Distributor at the show area of the recent ISUZU MTB Fest in Durbanville C.T.

Pretty rad frame - Orbea Rallon full 

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