CGRB to pilot Santa Cruz frames in ‘10

“Santa Cruz Bicycles is very excited to be the frame supplier for Cedric Gracia’s Racing Brigade. There are few riders who are competitive in multiple disciplines these days, especially one’s that have a great attitude and personality such as Cedric. We look forward to helping Cedric achieve his goals” – Rob ROSKOPP

Roskopp Tells Syndicate to “Lighten Up”

Syndicate members were reportedly “iffy” about the decision to run Edge Composites carbon fiber rims on they 2010 DH rigs.

“I was probably the least skeptical, because I had some time on some other carbon rims,” said head cruzer, Rob Roskopp, who rode the Downieville all-mountain race on a pair of DT Swiss carbon cross-country wheels.

Roskopp cites multiple benefits of the carbon hoops for the team, including carbon fibre’s memory – its ability to bounce back from a bend rather than deform – the material’s help in resisting flats, wheel stiffness and lower rotating weight.

“The cornering speed is noticeably higher,” he said. “They can go in [to corners] harder and there’s less wheel flex; it’s a bonus for sure.”