The World Cup season kicked off at Fort William with an array of new bikes and tech on show after a long off-season. One of the highlights was Martin Maes’ non-ebike ebike, the Rockshox Foxxer, and the modified rear end on Amaury Pierron’s Commencal Supreme.
One of the most eye-catching features of Pierron’s bike was the gold Boxxer that adorned it, although some questioned its practicality. However, it seems that this feature may have been a testament to his success in recent years.
Cube has been teasing a production bike for quite some time now, and it appears that it may finally be ready to hit the trails. The brake-arm on their new bike aims to reduce anti-rise, giving riders more control when braking hard for turns. Kenda has also introduced a new tire similar to the popular Assegai style, proving that imitation is indeed flattery in the world of mountain biking.
A closer look at Pierron’s Commencal Supreme reveals a thin chainstay that offers adjustments for stiffness. Pierron seems to be experimenting with different ways to control how the bike flexes, possibly aiming to optimize performance by isolating the flex away from the shock. Overall, there are many exciting developments in the world of mountain biking this season that we should keep our eyes on.
In conclusion, Fort William hosted a downhill World Cup kickoff with plenty of new bikes and tech on display after a long off-season break. Amongst them were Martin Maes’ non-ebike ebike and Amaury Pierron’s modified Commencal Supreme with its gold Boxxer rear end. Additionally, Cube has been working on their production bike while Kenda introduced a new tire similar to Assegai style. A closer look at Pierron’s Commencal Supreme revealed adjustable chainstays aimed at reducing anti-rise while isolating flex away from shocks for better performance. Keep your eyes out for these exciting developments in the world of mountain biking this season!