{"id":62213,"date":"2024-04-12T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4ca143c0-d250-4549-8832-dd912af14add"},"modified":"2024-04-12T16:59:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T14:59:58","slug":"brendan-faircloughs-big-hitting-scott-ransom-sports-a-hidden-shock-and-prototype-enve-wheels","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/brendan-faircloughs-big-hitting-scott-ransom-sports-a-hidden-shock-and-prototype-enve-wheels\/","title":{"rendered":"Brendan Fairclough&#8217;s big-hitting Scott Ransom sports a hidden shock and prototype ENVE wheels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\">We take a close look at Brendog&#8217;s new Ransom <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Friday, 12 April 2024 at 13:00 PM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>Brendan Fairclough is synonymous with the UK downhill and freeride scene, with eight World Cup podiums and three top-10 finishes at RedBull Rampage.<\/p><p>Away from the race track, he is also well known for his on-screen antics, with <em>Deathgrip<\/em> one of the most memorable mountain bike movies of the past decade \u2013 and a sequel due to be released soon.<\/p><p>We caught up with Brendan and his recently delivered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/scott-ransom-900-rc-first-ride-review\">Scott Ransom<\/a> in the Surrey Hills to talk through his preferred setup for hitting up Megavalanche and the Trans Madeira this year.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"@BrendanFairclough's New Scott Ransom | 6-Link Suspension &amp; Hidden Shock!\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WVnUoWsBgvc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hidden-shock\">Hidden shock<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Scott Ransom is one of the most integrated bikes available. &#8211; Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Being a Scott-supported rider, Fairclough got his hands on the new Ransom early on and is repping the high-end HMX carbon fibre RC frame.<\/p><p>The new bike features the same integrated shock design we\u2019ve seen on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/scott-spark-rc-team-issue-axs-review\">Scott Spark<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/2023-scott-genius-st-900-tuned-first-ride-review\">Genius<\/a>, except it&#8217;s used in combination with a six-bar linkage.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/20240219thursley876-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Fairclough's Scott Ransom with 6-bar linkage\" class=\"wp-image-827161\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Six-bar linkages are still uncommon in mountain bike design. &#8211; Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Fairclough says positioning the shock here helps to keep the centre of gravity low, and that much like any vehicle designed to go around corners fast, it helps with cornering characteristics.<\/p><p>The six-bar linkage uses a concentric bottom bracket main pivot, which is said to aid stiffness in the linkage and make for a stronger bottom bracket area.<\/p><p>Scott says the design has enabled it to separate the axle path and shock actuation, and independently tune leverage rate, anti-squat and anti-rise.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-downhill-focused-suspension\">Downhill-focused suspension<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/20240220haslemere1076-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Fairclough's Scott Ransom with hidden shock\" class=\"wp-image-827153\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There is a built-in storage sleeve that carries an inner tube and other spares in the down tube. &#8211; Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Fairclough has opted for a Fox Float X2 Factory rear shock instead of the Float X Nude supplied with the bike.<\/p><p>The Float X Nude comes equipped with Scott\u2019s TracLoc system, which enables you to adjust the ramp-up on the shock to suit downhill, trail riding or climbing.<\/p><p>Fairclough says he has the Scott Genius in his stable to tick off those last two settings, choosing to give his Ransom a more downhill focus with the X2 rear shock.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/20240220haslemere1099-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Fairclough's Scott Ransom with flipchip in linkage\" class=\"wp-image-827151\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flip chips are a common sight on enduro bikes. &#8211; Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/flip-chips\">flip chip<\/a> in the rear linkage enables the bike to be set up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/what-is-faster-mullet-bike-29er\">29in wheels or as a mullet<\/a>. Fairclough prefers the later, with a 29in wheel up font and a 27.5in at the back.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/20240219thursley848-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Fairclough's Scott Ransom with Fox Factory 38 forks\" class=\"wp-image-827164\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fox&#8217;s 38 Factory fork uses the GRIP 2 damper and features Kashima-coated stanchions. &#8211; Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/forks\/suspension-forks\/fox-38-factory-grip2-fork-review\">Fox\u2019s 38 Factory fork<\/a> is used to support the front of the bike, with Fairclough running 100psi and four tokens to create a progressive feel.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signature-series\">Signature series<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/20240220haslemere1040-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Fairclough's Scott Ransom with SRAM AXS Pod on Deity BF bars\" class=\"wp-image-827165\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cable ties are used for cable management. &#8211; Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>For the cockpit, Fairclough&#8217;s signature Deity BF handlebar is cut down to 780mm and used alongside his well-known <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/best-mountain-bike-grips\">DMR Deathgrip grips.<\/a><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/20240219thursley909-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Fairclough's Scott Ransom with DMR Deathgrips\" class=\"wp-image-827154\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fairclough helped create the Deathgrip with DMR. &#8211; Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Fairclough prefers a 31.8mm alumnium handlebar, saying he finds carbon bars are too stiff and transfer too much feedback.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/20240219thursley901-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Fairclough's Scott Ransom with Deity Copperhead 42mm stem\" class=\"wp-image-827156\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Ransom has integrated headset cable routing. &#8211; Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Connecting the bar to the fork steerer is an unreleased Deity Copperhead 42mm stem that sits between the brand&#8217;s current offerings of 50mm and 35mm.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/20240219thursley907-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Fairclough's Scott Ransom with Haynes Dominion A4 brakes\" class=\"wp-image-827155\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The levers on the Dominion A4s use bearings to reduce friction. &#8211; Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>When not Deathgripping, Fairclough uses Hayes Dominion brakes to slow himself down, with these ones being the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/5dev-trp-2023-sea-otter-round-up\">A4 Purple Editions<\/a> featuring the classic Hayes logo for a touch of nostalgia.<\/p><p>Finishing off the contact points is a Deity Speedtrap saddle and Brendog edition <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/pedals\/2022-dmr-vault-flat-pedals-review\">DMR Vault pedals<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dmr-drivetrain\">DMR drivetrain<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/20240219thursley855-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Fairclough's Scott Ransom with DMR Axe crankset\" class=\"wp-image-827163\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DMR pedals are matched with DMR cranks. &#8211; Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>DMR also features in the drivetrain, with 165mm Axe cranks used to keep rock strikes at bay. Shifting is taken care of by SRAM\u2019s XX AXS Transmission.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/20240219thursley858-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Fairclough's Scott Ransom with SRAM XX AXS Transmission\" class=\"wp-image-827162\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SRAM&#8217;s XX AXS Transmission is the top-of-the-range drivetrain. &#8211; Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Fairclough says he\u2019s a big fan of electronic shifting after an accident at Rampage seven years ago saw him dislocate both of his tumbs \u2013 ouch.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enve-prototypes\">ENVE prototypes<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/20240220haslemere1048-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Fairclough's Scott Ransom with Enve prototype wheels\" class=\"wp-image-827168\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ENVE is apparently bringing out a new hub to coincide with the launch of these wheels. &#8211; Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The bike rolls on prototype ENVE wheels, which Fairclough says will be the new M-series model, specifically the M9.<\/p><p>A smaller side section is said to offer more compliance, giving you better feedback from the trail below.<\/p><p>Fairclough says this doesn\u2019t sacrifice stiffness, with the wheel still offering plenty of pop in the corners.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/20240219thursley892-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Fairclough's Scott Ransom with Pirelli Scorpion Race DH T tyres\" class=\"wp-image-827157\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fairclough likes the open tread pattern on the rear tyre. &#8211; Steve Behr \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Pirelli rubber covers both wheels, with Fairclough using a Scorpion Race M and a Scorpion Race T at the rear, both with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/mtb-tyre-carcass-construction\">downhill casings<\/a>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/MBK_433_brendog.SB_20240219thursley007-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Fairclough's Scott Ransom with Land Rover Defender\" class=\"wp-image-827176\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brendan Fairclough might have one of the coolest whips to lug around his rig with. &#8211; 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