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Pro Bike: Sam Schultz' Gary Fisher Superfly 29er

SRAM's X-9 front derailleur takes care of business up front.

  • Sam Schultz' stable includes a new carbon fibre Superfly 29er
  • Sam Schultz has already achieved a lot in his short cycling career but his star is still rising…
  • The new Superfly not only looks good but is stiff and lightweight at just 1.23kg (2.71lb).
  • The matching RockShox Reba fork provides a little cush for the front end.
  • Gary Fisher's new G2 geometry integrates more offset in the crown for quicker handling at low speeds
  • Schultz prefers a bar-mounted lockout lever for sprints and climbs.
  • We expect a lot from this name in the future!
  • Bontrager's new Jones Dry X tread pattern uses squat square knobs for good grip on hardpack
  • A narrow 1.75
  • Schultz's custom Bontrager carbon crankset uses a special two-ring spider.
  • SRAM's X-9 front derailleur takes care of business up front.
  • Although SRAM's PC-991 chain uses hollow pins for lightness, it's also claimed to be very strong
  • Surprise, surprise, another pro using Crankbrothers' Eggbeater 4ti pedals.
  • No rear suspension and the 2x9 gear setup means that Schultz can use a mid-cage rear derailleur
  • Stopping power comes courtesy of Avid and its top-end Juicy Ultimate hydraulic disc brakes.
  • The one-piece calliper body isn't as stiff as the two-piece Juicy callipers but is lighter.
  • Schultz runs a 160mm rotor up front…
  • …but a smaller 140mm one in back.
  • And yes, Schultz only runs three titanium bolts per rotor.
  • Nokon aluminium cable housings are another popular choice among the pros for their lighter weight.
  • A Bontrager saddles rests atop a Bontrager carbon post.
  • More carbon fibre is found in the Bontrager bottle cage.
  • As usual, Subaru-Gary Fisher bikes are built by ace mechanic Matt Opperman.

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SRAM's X-9 front derailleur takes care of business up front.

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