Perhaps a new Superfly FS, or the return of the Top Fuel – world ranked number three Dan McConnell was last week spotted racing (and winning on) a prototype cross country dual suspension from Trek.
Australian Mountain Bike magazine got the scoop, having noticed something unusual in photos taken of McConnell at the Oceania Championships in Toowoomba, Australia.
With the Superfly being a legacy of Gary Fisher bicycles, it's more than likely Trek will re-birth the brand's former pro-level racer name - the Top Fuel. The Top Fuel saw its demise from the American brand's lineup as 26in wheels in XC racing went the way of the Dodo. It's likely what we're seeing McConnell ride is the new Trek Top Fuel 9.9 SL.
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As one of the first riders to race Shimano XTR Di2 (along with Julien Absalon), Trek Factory Racing rider Dan McConnell is no stranger to testing new equipment in race situations. Beyond the new frame, the rest of McConnell’s bike appears mostly unchanged from his World Championship ride we previously looked at.
What we know
Trek’s flagship cross-country full suspension, the Superfly FS 9.9 SL, uses a carbon swing link mounted to the junction of the seat and top tube to drive the rear shock, a feature clearly absent from this new bike. McConnell’s race rig sports a rocker link similar to the EVO link Trek uses on its longer travel Fuel EX and Remedy trail bikes.
Educated guesses
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