Jeremy Powers (Aspire Racing) has a fleet of red-white-and-blue Focus Mares CX carbon ‘cross racers to celebrate his status as the current US national championJames Huang / Immediate Media
Jeremy Powers (Aspire Racing) is one of the most successful American cyclocross racers ever – and he’s more fired up than ever to battle on European soilJames Huang / Immediate Media
Not many racers have personal logos as recognisable as this oneJames Huang / Immediate Media
Jeremy Powers is using ex-American presidents to mark race wins this yearJames Huang / Immediate Media
Even the finishing tape gets into the patriotic theme. Note the tiny bit of silver paint used to mark the bar position in the stemJames Huang / Immediate Media
Focus is ahead of the curve in terms of cyclocross frame design with the new Mares CX featuring not only disc brakes but thru-axles with slick quick-release skewersJames Huang / Immediate Media
The meaty carbon fibre dropouts use a tubular construction all the way from the chain stays through to the seat staysJames Huang / Immediate Media
Even the Crankbrothers Candy 3 pedals are custom colouredJames Huang / Immediate Media
White handlebar tape may not be everyone’s first choice, but the slick surface makes for easier cleaningJames Huang / Immediate Media
Jeremy Powers (Aspire Racing) is using SRAM’s new Force CX1 groupJames Huang / Immediate Media
The all-Zipp cockpit includes an aluminium Service Course SL stem and carbon fibre SL barJames Huang / Immediate Media
Jeremy Powers (Aspire Racing) is using prototype Zipp 303 Firecrest Disc wheels built around thru-axle hubs. Neither the team nor SRAM would comment but the appearance looks very production-likeJames Huang / Immediate Media
The pink FMB sidewalls may look like they are just for show but it’s actually a latex coating that not only reinforces the casing from abrasion and water but also allows for lower air pressuresJames Huang / Immediate Media