Danny Hart's Mondraker Summum 6

Pro Bike Check with the reigning World Champ!

sspomer

5/8/2017 7:38am

The reigning DH World Champ shows us the Mondraker Summum that he'll be running in 2017. He raced the bike in Lourdes to a solid qualifying position (4th, only .2 seconds off of 2nd place) when the course conditions weren't controversial. As we know, race day was a different story, but Danny clearly has his bike and his strategy figured out. We caught up with him at his Descend Bike Park after Lourdes to discuss his race bike and why he runs what he runs.

Hart's Mondraker Summum Carbon

Fork: FOX Factory 40 with custom damper
Shock: FOX Factory DHX2
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Saint
Shifter: Shimano Saint
Cranks: Shimano Saint with Stages Power Meter
Chainguide: e*thirteen LG1
Stem: Renthal Integra
Handlebar: Renthal Fatbar Carbon with custom 9-degree backsweep
Brakes: Shimano Saint
Rotors: Shimano SLX Center Lock, 203mm
Grips: Renthal Push-On, wired
Rims: DT Swiss EX 471, 27.5”
Hubs: DT SWISS 240s
Tires: “Custom constructed” Maxxis Minion DHR II, 27.5 x 2.40, 3C Maxx Grip
Seatpost: SDG Micro
Saddle: SDG I-Fly 2.0 I-Beam with custom World Champion graphics
Pedals: Crankbrothers Mallet DH

Why a Power Meter?

A Shimano drivetrain is the biggest change for the Mondraker squad in 2017. Danny also runs a Stages Power Meter on his bike at all times, including race day. He hangs it out and looks loose on-track, but he's clearly a savvy competitor, using all the training and technologies he can get his hands on.

FOX suspension keeps the wheels on the ground. He's pretty honest about not knowing the specifics of what clicks and tunes are happening, but his ability to feel out the suspension is uncanny. Now if we could just get more info on that fork damper.

Suspension Settings

Danny's Renthal cockpit is pretty stock aside from his bars which have a 9-degree backsweep to help keep him more centered over the bike. Full-moto with wired-on grips, too.

Danny doesn't seem to think running clips is any less fun that flat pedals. The World Champs treatment from SDG and Five Ten embrace his 2016 performance.