The Leadville Trail 100 showcased emerging trends in mountain biking technology, particularly the enhanced aerodynamics of the RockShox SID Ultimate SL fork featuring side fins. This design aims to decrease air resistance, potentially saving athletes up to 23 minutes in races. Kate Courtney and Keegan Swenson excelled in their events, with Kate setting a new record and Keegan achieving his fifth victory. The combination of mountain frames and drop bars was prevalent, emphasizing the growing importance of technology in this competitive landscape.
The fork in question is a RockShox SID Ultimate SL, but with the addition of "side fins" designed to reduce air resistance on those high-speed sections.
Recent studies have shown that a more aero position could save up to 23 minutes in a race like Leadville. That's a crazy gain.
Both Kate and Keegan dominated their respective categories. Kate Courtney set an incredible new record, and Keegan Swenson clinched his fifth victory.
Every year, the Leadville Trail 100 is more about tech than the actual race itself. It's a great place to spot new and one-off gear.
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