Revolution 17 Pro Bike Check With Mitch Delfs!
Aug/090
Check out the interview from Revolution 17 with Mitch Delfs…
Team Kenda/Morewood Bos Test Session
Mar/090
Hey folks,
two weeks ago the boys from the Team Kenda/morewood were in Spain for the bos test session with some VIP individuals. Patrick Morewood was there crunching some numbers and mellowing the team with the technical aspect of the bike, Olivier Bossard loaded with a mobile Dyno, and a bucket load of forks and shocks for Nathan and Mitch to try out.
In three days Rennie and Delfs knocked out 27 runs with 23 different suspension setups. After every run Bossard and his technicians would have a fork with new settings ready to be exchanged. Nigel Reeve, Rennie’s mechanic spent all weekend swapping suspension setups and now holds the world record for fastest fork change over in a Spanish layby.
You can find a video courtesy of Dirt mag:
http://rouler.com.au/blog/?p=62
Here are some photos taken by Hoshi Yoshida PhotoG extraordinaire.
Look for Nathan at the Oceanias for his first official appearance on board his new rig.
Nicho
Nathan Rennie And Mitch Delfs Riding Morewood
Jan/090
Gravity Group is pleased to announce their partnership with Morewood Bikes as bicycle supplier and co-title sponsor along with Kenda Tires for their World Cup Team.
TEAM KENDA MOREWOOD will be represented by two of the most famous names in downhill racing: Nathan Rennie (AUS) and Mitchell Delfs (AUS).
Nathan Rennie, KENDA MOREWOOD Team Rider:
27 year old Nathan Rennie (AUS), a former overall UCI Elite World Cup Downhill Champion and Junior World Champion, is a regular World Cup podium visitor, multi-time high-class events winner and is a pleasure to watch on the bike. After several World Cup podiums in 2008, with his highlight being 2nd place on his home turf at World Cup number 7 in Canberra, Nathan Rennie is a definitive contender for podiums in both the 2009 World Cup series and the 2009 World Championships in Canbera, Australia.
Nathan says, “I am super happy to be where I am in 2009. Not to mention that 9 is my favorite number, I am especially happy to be working with new people and working with people I already know. I am impressed with everything so far and how fast the ball has got rolling. I’m stuck in training already and my knee feels good. It wont be long before it will be 100%. I feel like the change for me is for the better for all parties and just want to get racing again. See you at the races.”
Mitchell Delfs, KENDA MOREWOOD Team Rider:
Nathan’s compatriot, 19 year old Mitchell Delfs (AUS) is still one of the young guns on the World Cup circuit. After a good performance during the 2007 World Cup in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada and a 4th place at 2007 Junior World Championships, Mitch was given the opportunity to participate in his first full World Cup season in 2008. Mitch has progressed from race to race and after 2 top 10 finishes in the second part of the season he has become a contender for consistent top 10 results in the 2009 season.
“I am super stoked to be working with Gravity Group again for the 2009 season. It’s going to be an exciting year, with a great bike and good factory support to race on. I’m sure there will be a few World Cups with my name on it. With a new team mate as fast as Nathan Rennie I know my riding will improve, which will make TEAM KENDA MOREWOOD the new power house team on the World Cup circuit” says Mitchell.
The Morewood Makulu will be the downhill weapon of choice for TEAM KENDA MOREWOOD in the coming season. Nathan and Mitch will also use the Mbuzi, Shova and Ndiza for off season training and selected events.
Richard Carter, MOREWOOD BIKES Marketing Director/Co-Owner says -
“Racing has always been a core value of the Morewood brand, so for us, the formation of a professional race team is a natural progression. It also further demonstrates Morewood’s commitment to Downhill, and our commitment to further developing our products at the highest level of the sport.
Gravity Group has a reputation for running one of the most professional teams on the circuit, so the opportunity of forming a partnership with them was something we just couldn’t pass up on, despite current economic sentiment.
I believe we have one of the most competitive packages on the circuit. Good bikes however are nothing without great riders, and we feel privileged to work with riders of Nathan and Mitch’s caliber.
Filling the shoes of a team as successful and respected as Syndicate is a big task for anyone, but I believe Peter Siulczynski and the Gravity Group are up to the challenge. With the right support and infrastructure I know Nathan will be right at home in no time and ready to retake his place on the podium where he belongs.
As Mitch is already familiar with the team, we hope to build on and maintain the momentum he gained last season.
With the level of commitment and determination already demonstrated by Riders, Gravity Group and Sponsors alike, anything is possible.”
Further Team News including Team Co-Sponsors and Team Schedule will be announced shortly.
SOURCE: litter mag.