The season-opening Cape Epic kicked off marathon cross-country racing over the weekend, and we’re suckers for the {custom} XC bikes that the 2-person duos present up on. This 12 months is the twentieth anniversary of the enduring South African race, and there are many {custom} paint jobs marking that milestone. XC legend Nino Schurter is racing a custom-painted Scott Spark RC.
You’ll be able to’t merely go purchase his bike. However Scott-SRAM put a precise duplicate up for public sale to profit World Bicycle Reduction…
N1NO’s Scott Spark RC Cape Epic Particular Version
On the Absa Cape Epic, Nino Schurter of Scott-SRAM has paired up with buddy Sebastian Fini of Lapierre-Mavic Unity – below the mixed banner of World Bicycle Reduction. “As South Africa is Nino’s favourite place to organize for the race season, it was clear that the bike needed to present the particular connection to the nation for his try and win the Cape Epic for a 3rd time.“
South African {custom} colours & {custom} race construct
For his race bike, Nino’s 120mm Spark RC options “a novel design impressed by the South African nationwide colours and a extremely optimized setup for the rugged South African panorama, geared up with the all-new RockShox Flight Attendant XC suspension system”.
All kitted out with RockShox SID Final & SIDLuxe Final Flight Attendant XC computerized suspension partially hidden inside, a SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS transmission, and conventionally-spoked Syncros Silverton 1.0 carbon wheels on DT hubs.
The bike is about up a bit otherwise than his common World Cup race bikes, because of the more durable race setting, and the should be self-sufficient day-after-day. “No Yanick the Mechanic close by“.
Scott Spark RC Cape Epic x WBR Public sale – Availability
You received’t be capable of purchase the Scott Spark RC Cape Epic Particular Version, however you would possibly be capable of win one. A single Cape Epic x WBR duplicate is being made identical to Nino’s bike. And thru a particular raffle on VIPrize, supporters can purchase entries to win this one two-off bike. “All proceeds from the raffle will assist the nonprofit World Bicycle Reduction, which mobilizes folks via the Energy of Bicycles.“
Along with the distinctive bike itself, the winner will get a visit for two to the Crans Montana, Switzerland XC World Cup to choose it up. Plus, there are different prizes up for grabs within the WBR fundraiser. Test it out right here: VIPrize.org/Nino
Full Customized Cape Epic Race Bike Spec
Body: Scott Spark RC HMX carbon x Cape Epic {custom}
Fork: RockShox SID Final Flight Attendant
Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Final Flight Attendant {custom}
Distant: SRAM AXS Pod Final controller
Handlebar: Syncros Fraser iC SL WC, -40° x 80mm x 700mm
GPS Mount: Syncros XC Prime Cap Mount
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS 100mm, with titanium bolts
Saddle: Syncros Tofino Common SL Channel
Grip: Syncros Silicon
Pedals: HT Parts M2 Titanium
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission AXS 12-speed
Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod Final controller
Crank Set: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission powermeter, 170mm x 38T
Chain: SRAM XX SL Eagle T-type
Cassette: SRAM XX SL CS-1299 Eagle T-type, 10-52T
Brakes: SRAM Stage Final Stealth 4-piston
Wheels: Syncros Silverton 1.0
Tires: Maxxis Aspen 2.4 Cape Epic model
Bottle Cage: Topeak Shuttle Cage Z Recycled carbon
Laptop: Garmin Edge 130 Plus
Tire-Sealant: OKO Magic Milk Excessive Fibre
Pump: Topeak Race Rocket MT
CO2 Inflator: Topeak Airbooster
Saddle Bag: Topeak Burrito Pack
