I Entered A World Cup Marathon XC Race And This Was My Bike! | Bike And Kit Check

After competing in the ‪@uci_mtbworldseries‬ World Cup XC Marathon (XCM) in Haute-Savoie, Rich Payne gives us a tour of the bike and kit he used to finish the 100km race. Comfort is key when competing in long-distance races so Rich shares what he's done to make his bike as comfortable as possible.

Check out Rich's race here! 👉    • This Race Nearly Broke Me! | Rich Rid...  

Rider info:
Height: 183cm / 6ft
Weight: 82kg / 181lbs

Frame: Mondraker F-Podium DC - Size Large
Fork: 120mm RockShox SID Ultimate Sid w/integrated mudguard
Shock: 115mm RockShox SID Luxe Ultimate
Lockout: RockShox TwistLoc
Wheelset: Zipp
Tyres: Front - Vittoria Barzo Trail Casing 29" 2.35. Rear - Vittoria Mezcal Trail Casing 29" 2.35
Insert: Rear only
Brakes: SRAM Level Ultimate, 180mm Front, 160mm Rear
Handlebar: SQlab 311 FL-X Carbon 12° Back Sweep, 760mm Wide
Stem: SQlab 80X 70mm Long
Grips: SQlab 70X
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS
Saddle: SQlab 612 R
Chainset: SRAM XX SL 170mm, 34t Power Meter Chainring
Drivetrain: SRAM XX SL AXS, 10-52t Cassette
Pedals: Crank Brothers Egg Beater Pedals, Titanium
Computer: Garmin Edge 840 Solar

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What do you think of Rich's setup? Is it World Cup-worthy? 🌍🏆 Let us know in the comments! 👇

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