Santa Cruz CARBON V10.4 Testing in Lousa, Portugal
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Dirt Magazine has been given exclusive access to Santa Cruz’s testing session for their all–new Carbon V10.4 downhill frame. Steve Jones is their man on the ground, and here is what he had to say:
6th May. Lousa, Portugal. 8.30am
The entire Santa Cruz Syndicate team are here in Portugal to begin testing on the new carbon V10 bikes. Company owner/founder Rob Roskopp is here, Chief Engineer Joe Graney, Product Manager Josh Kissner. Yup the full Syndicate…Team Manager Kathy Sessler, spanner men Doug Hadfield, Rick Clarkson, Peaty, Minnaar and Bryceland, photo man Gary Perkin, and Sram BlackBox manager John Cancellier. Not only that but Cedric Gracia is providing his inimitable presence. It’s only breakfast time but the place is buzzing. It’s no wonder really, the bikes look amazing...

Photo: Gary Perkin / Santa Cruz Bicycles
Dirt Magazine has been given exclusive access to Santa Cruz’s testing session for their all–new Carbon V10.4 downhill frame. Steve Jones is their man on the ground, and here is what he had to say:
6th May. Lousa, Portugal. 8.30am
The entire Santa Cruz Syndicate team are here in Portugal to begin testing on the new carbon V10 bikes. Company owner/founder Rob Roskopp is here, Chief Engineer Joe Graney, Product Manager Josh Kissner. Yup the full Syndicate…Team Manager Kathy Sessler, spanner men Doug Hadfield, Rick Clarkson, Peaty, Minnaar and Bryceland, photo man Gary Perkin, and Sram BlackBox manager John Cancellier. Not only that but Cedric Gracia is providing his inimitable presence. It’s only breakfast time but the place is buzzing. It’s no wonder really, the bikes look amazing...

Photo: Gary Perkin / Santa Cruz Bicycles
5 comments





bstens
5/6/2010 11:55 AM
That is gorgeous!
chancho19
5/6/2010 9:23 AM
I don't like it. I don't think DH bikes need to be matching the weight of all mountain bikes. I know it's supposed to be strong and all but I would be to nervous to ride something like that.
Karpi
5/6/2010 9:04 AM
sweet, I think Im more excited about the geo changes than the carbon fiber
alfarac
5/6/2010 7:39 AM
only could muster one word... HOLY SHIT!!!!!
mmm sorry thats 2 words...
peewho
5/6/2010 7:31 AM
no way..! thought this was a complete unfounded rumor...
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