I have been racing against Aaron Snyder since my first ‘real’ mountain bike race back in 2003 when we were both juniors. Since then, I have progressed steadily, while Aaron progressed astronomically and is now racing World Cup events!
I got a chance to catch up with him earlier this year and put together a little bike check so you can see what Aaron is riding these days as a professional mountain bike racer.
Pro Bike Check: Aaron Snyder’s Scott Spark RC
Aaron Snyder, racing for Scott Bicycles, has a great full-suspension mountain bike at his disposal. Here are the details:
Frame: Scott Spark RC w/ integrated seatmast (L)
Fork: Fox 32RLC
Shock: Scott Nude w/ remote lockout
Wheels: DT Swiss 240 hubs laced to Stan’s Olympic ZTR rims
Tires (as pictured): Maxxis Monorail (rear) and Maxxis Crossmark (front)
Crank: Shimano XTR w/ only two rings, 34/44
BB: Chris King MTB
Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace braze on with K-Edge Chain Watcher
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR
Shifters: Shimano XTR
Brakes: Shimano XTR, 160mm Front, 140mm Rear. Hope Floating rotors.
Chain: SRAM PC991 Hollowpin
Cassette: Shimano XT 11-34
Pedals: Crankbrothers Candy 4Ti
Handlebar: FSA Carbon Flat Bar
Stem: Ritchey 4-Axis, 110mm
Grips: Ergon GX2 Mag
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR
Detailed Pictures of Aaron’s Bike
Let’s look at some pictures of all these components…
The rear shock on the Scott Spark frame.
Here is the handlebar-mounted lockout for the rear shock.
The Scott Spark has an integrated seatmast.
Aaron perches upon this rock solid Selle Italia saddle.
Aaron also runs a PowerTap rear hub when he needs to collect power data.
Check out the sweet gold Chris King BB, mated to the XTR cranks.
Some well-worn Ergon grips.
The very cool K-Edge chain watcher.
I must say, that’s a great mod for any bike where you can install a braze-on style front derailleur.
Another look at the K-Edge.
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Levi Bloom is an experienced endurance athlete who has been training and competing for over 17 years. A former Cat 1 road and mountain bike racer (professional class on the regional circuit), he is now a cycling coach (USA Cycling Level 3 Certified) and sports nutrition coach (Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified).
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