Pro Toolbox Check - Nigel Reeve - Stevie Smith & Mark Wallace's Mechanic

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Nigel Reeve, Devinci Global Racing mechanic to Stevie Smith (RIP) and Mark Wallace.

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A mechanic is only as good as his tool kit and Nigel Reeve has traveled with the World Cup circus long enough to know exactly what he needs.

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Four days to build and $1200 in carbon and bolts is a small price to pay for perfection.

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Nigel made sure Stevie's bike was flossed and ready at the Lourdes World Cup earlier this year. Stevie placed 2nd! Photo by Sven Martin

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Sender going 1000mph in Cairns at his last World Cup race. Photo by Sven Martin

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#longlivechainsaw

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A Hadley axle can do many things.

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Metal Park tire levers may require a gentler touch but they always get the job done.

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#dialed

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Ancient chain tool.

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Over-flow stash spot.

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Mathieu Dupelle-influenced. Beta Tools allens and Torx.

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Versatile.

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Lossless connector and accurate to .01 PSI thanks to Stevie.

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It's not a Pro Toolbox Check without the random trinket.

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RockShox shock pump with Reset Racing zero-loss connector.

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Mark Wallace is in good hands this year. Leogang steeze. Photo by Duncan Philpott

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Keeping the Canadian dream alive on behalf Devinci, Stevie Smith and Mark Wallace. Dig into the custom World Cup tool kit of Nigel Reeve. #longlivechainsaw

Photos and interview by Fraser Britton

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