THE BIKE

For the event I rode my 2017 Norco Revolver FS, running a SRAM XX1 11sp group set with a 30T chain ring upfront. In the days prior to the race I was handed a set of 6th Element carbon wheels to test, which I found to be ultra-stiff, lightweight and quick to engage – they were also colourmatched with orange decals to compliment my bike (thanks guys). To these gorgeous new hoops I fitted a pair of 2.2” Ardent Race 3C EXO TR tyres, a very popular choice throughout Tropical North Queensland and one I highly recommend. One major change I made to my setup was refitting a Magura Vyron electronic dropper seatpost. I believe that the slight weight penalty of a dropper seatpost is justified by the time saved on the descents. Weight weenies may disagree though.