Inside Info: Zerode Bikes -

Zerode's have been spotted every now and then in Australia for a few years now! — Zerode’s have been spotted every now and then in Australia for a few years now!

On our most recent trip to cover the final of the World Cup series and the World Championships we spotted a range of privateers, the hardcore racers just keen to race their bikes! Being privateers mean they are free to chose whatever bike they think will help them get the results they want, one of the most popular choices was Zerode. The standout feature of these bikes straight away is the internal gearbox, moving the weight inboard and getting rid of the rear derailleur has a host of benefits!

These bikes have actually won national titles in places from as far away as New Zealand (okay that's a joke!) and Finland! — These bikes have actually won national titles in places from as far away as New Zealand (okay that’s a joke!) and Finland!

In 2012 Clint White put together the Clint White Racing. A team aimed at supporting athletes with the focus they deserve and using mountain bike as a marketing platform. Clint approached Rob Metz from Zerode about working together as Clint saw a lot of sense in the Zerode Design. Knowing Clint is a talented rider himself and has spent some time on the Zerode G2 DH we asked him for a little feedback. This is what he had to saya��

The Zerode just makes sense to me and I have a lot of confidence in its design. The bike finds traction where others cannot and instantly inspires confidenceA�eating up the roughest terrain andA�nastiest square edge hits with ease.
The sealed gear hub mounted within the frame significantly reduces maintenance and most importantly almost eliminates any chance of damage or mechanical problems, less unsprung weight adds to suspension performance allowing it to be more active and have greater sensitivity.
The G2 received important changes which made it lighter, more comfortable and a sharper steering in the tight stuff while retaining everything we loved about the G1 for when things get fast and blown out. The G2 is the best bike I’ve ever ridden.
– CW

Team manager and rider! Clint looking good out on his personal ride. You know it is a good sign when a rider chooses to continue riding on the bike even after the team/sponsorship has finished.

If this is the type of feedback the Zerode G2 is getting surely at some point, with or without a massive marketing budget we will see more people stepping away from the big guys and transforming the Zerode G2 from a curiosity to real candidate for downhill ridersa��

That is a bit of an introduction on these bikes, for more information see http://www.zerodebikes.com/A� and like Zerode at https://www.facebook.com/zerodebikes

We thank companies like Zerode that provide alternative options to the mainstream!

Next time you see one out a race make sure you have a closer look!

Images Jason Stevens Photography and supplied from Zerode.

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