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Behind the scenes with Danny Hart and SRAM in some pre-season testing

It’s interesting to see just how much detail and preparation goes into fine tuning bike and suspension setup. This video shows SRAM and World Champion Danny Hart, plus his team mate Andrew Neethling, doing some extensive testing in San Romolo, Italy.

Have a listen to SRAM BlackBox program manager Jon Cancellier and the staff of Giant Off-Road Factory Team taking us through just what is involved in finding the sweetest setup for Danny’s bike.

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Wheel Sets

Photos of the new SRAM 650b wheelset

Photos of SRAM's new 650b wheels. Is this wheel size set to become another permanent option?

Photos of the new SRAM 650b wheelset

Components

SRAM 2013 – New Monarch shock, Solo Air forks, 650b wheels and new Avid brakes

Solo Air SID, Reba and Revelation forks, 650b Rise wheels, updated Avid brakes and a new rear shock

SRAM 2013 – New Monarch shock, Solo Air forks, 650b wheels and new Avid brakes

Gear Shifters

SRAM GripShift details emerge

Redesigned GripShift will weigh just 207g

SRAM GripShift details emerge

Disc Brake Systems

Four-piston power for new SRAM XO Trail disc brakes

And there's a lighter 315g XO brake as well. Plus there's a new 170mm rotor

Four-piston power for new SRAM XO Trail disc brakes

Derailleurs (back)

New SRAM Type 2 derailleur eliminates chain slap - first look

New rear derailleur uses one-way roller clutch to eliminate chain slap

New SRAM Type 2 derailleur eliminates chain slap - first look

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