June 09: New Team DH Bike Goes Well In Canada

Marin’s new downhill bike – the Team DH – has had its first proper race outing at the Canada Cup at Tremblant in Quebec and came away with two wins and a superb overall finish in the pro competition.

The machine, which has been developed by Marin’s Canadian riders and will be ridden professionally by world champion Shaums March next year, is in the final stages of testing.

It is a 220mm travel, alloy FRS bike which will be positioned above the existing Quake model as Marin’s first true downhill machine.

It was ridden in these photos by the Canadian team and appeared in their bright blue livery but will come to the UK in stylish black and white next year.

Development rider Andre Lecompte – the former Canadian national junior champion - said: “The bike was a success from all angles. At first the guys though the head angle was a little steep but after riding it they said it was very good.

“The reaction of the public and industry people was awesome - we never had this much attention in a race weekend. The graphics and colors were well received. “

Canada is well known for having the gnarliest riding in the world and the course at Tremblant was no exception.

The team got two wins and the guys only rode the bike one day prior to the race.

Pat Thomson – the pro racer - got a very good time and finished 28th with only six practice runs on the bike.