Scott DH Factory announces new riders to its roster
Two young riders are joining the team for the 2024 DH race season
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The Scott DH Factory team has announced the newest additions to its roster, as young downhill racers Ethan Craik and Gonçalo Bandeira officially join the squad. The recruits will join forces with existing team members Dylan Levesque and Marine Cabirou, strengthening the team for the 2024 season.
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Both aged 20, Ethan Craik and Gonçalo Bandeira have already showcased their prowess in downhill racing. Craik's track record includes a second-place finish at the 2023 MTB World Cup and consistent top 10 performances throughout the season. Bandeira, a seven-time Portuguese National Champion, has also demonstrated his talent with strong results in 2023 and multiple top 20 finishes.
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"I couldn't be happier joining Scott DH Factory. I've had a very warm welcome, and I'm stoked to be representing such an iconic brand with such a cool history. All the people in the factory and the team fill me with confidence that we can reach that top step together. I love the Gambler, and I look forward to racing it," Ethan Craik stated.
In preparation for the upcoming season, the Scott DH Factory will kick off the year with a training camp focusing on bike setup and training.
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The riders will be seen on the race-ready Scott Gambler frames, cushioned with Fox 40 Fork and Fox DHX2 / Float X2 shock. The RaceFace Atlas wheelsets are wrapped in Maxxis Assegai and DHR2 tyres, and the bikes rock a Shimano Saint drivetrain, Shimano XTR or Saint brakes with 203mm Friza rotors. The finishing kit, including saddles, handlebars and stems, is all provided by Syncros.
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