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Description
Suggested Retail :$5230

Marzocchi 888 RC2X World Cup suspension fork w/ titanium springs

Marzocchi Rocco World Cup rear shock

w/ HSCV (High Speed Compression Valve)

Shimano Saint disc brakes w/ 203mm rotors

Hadley hubs w/ Alex Supra D rims & DT Alpine/Champion spokes

Hope Pro II Rear Hub (UK)

Lighter weight - frame weight over 450g (1.0 lb.) lighter compared to 2006 design

New forged head tube: increased reinforcement of head tube/top tube/down tube joint allows for lighter frame tubing

New butted top tube for lighter weight and reduced standover height (reduced by 20mm from 2006 design)

New single upper seat tube support tube: lighter weight, reduced standover height

Additional machining on rear dropouts for optimized strength and reduced weight; rear axle threads directly into left-side dropout for cleaner fit and reduced weight

Larger linkage bearings with 15mm (frame) and 12mm (seatstay) pivot axles and aluminum hardware for increased stiffness and reduced weight

New ISCG mounting bracket with ISCG O5 and original ISCG bolt patterns

New flip-flop rear shock mount for simpler bottom bracket height adjustment

New 1-piece welded linkage assembly for increased stiffness and lighter weight

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