Sven Nys has both cantilever and disc options of his new Trek Boone, here’s the disc versionRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
As highlighted by the half green, half black bar tape, the frame uses contrasting colours on each sideRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Shimano’s new road hydraulic brakes provide the stopping power, and the curved fork is derived from that on the DomaneRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The Shimano R785 Di2 hydraulic brake and shift levers have very clean, neat linesRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Sven uses a 120mm Bontrager XXX stem and only 7mm of spacers beneath itRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Trek’s E2 head tube for Sven’s 56cm frame is 16cm, and the slightly higher position is ideal for cyclocross. The fork also has good clearance for 33mm tyresRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Bontrager’s carbon Isozone bar includes gel inserts to reduce vibrationRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
As reigning World Cyclo Cross Champion, this disc Boone 9 bore the rainbow stripes. We wonder if they’ll remain on the bike nowRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The rear view shows how the IsoSpeed seat tube decoupler looks as the seat tube crosses the top tube and chain stays. Trek’s innovative externally telescoping seatpost is a practical solution for adjustment and keeping filth out of the frameRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Sven’s saddle of choice is Bontrager’s Serano RXL, with carbon railsRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Sven’s palmares and his mantra adorn the right side seat stayRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
A Dura Ace Di2 rear mech, Dura Ace 11-28 cassette, and still, Trek’s hidden fender mounts, for when you just need mudguardsRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Shimano 140mm Ice Tech rotors, and the rear caliper, mounted between the staysRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The Aeolus 3 disc wheelset has polished, unbranded hubs, presumably by DT Swiss, using white straight pull spokesRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
So called because of his serial winning habit, Sven continues to live up to his nicknameRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
A standard Dura Ace 9000 chainset with 172.5mm cranks and 39/46 tooth ringsRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Trek’s tidy proprietry chain catcher neatly fits on the side of the seat tubeRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The UCI certification sticker for the Boone Disc framesetRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Two external bolts secure the Di2 internal battery within the seat tubeRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing