A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup

Mountain bike 03/07/23 11:00 Migue A.

 

The Rockrider Ford Racing Team has earned in just two seasons the recognition of being one of the important teams of the XCO World Cup, and we could say that 2023 is the year of its confirmation. In addition, this season they are developing a lot of equipment that could soon be officially presented. Much of it we have been able to closely see in the, still unreleased, ROCKRIDER 940s.

A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
Rockrider frame, Mavic wheels, HUTCHINSON tyres and Manitou suspensions, all French brands for an international team with a French structure.

Joshua Dubau's ROCKRIDER 940s in detail

Frenchman Joshua Dubau is being a revelation in the XCO World Cup 2023 and after a brilliant debut in Nove Mesto, Dubau repeated his podium in Val di Sole. The second podium also for this ROCKRIDER 940s that has not yet arrived on the market but is already triumphing on the best circuits in the world.

A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
The ROCKRIDER 940s has been completely renewed in its 2024 version, and although it has not yet been officially presented, its evolution seems to be a big leap forward compared to the previous version.
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
The ROCKRIDER 940s looks lighter, more integrated and more stylish than ever. Undoubtedly one of the biggest new features is its linkage.
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
Manitou has spent months developing and testing new shocks and forks on the Rockrider Racing Team bikes, in the picture a new Manitou Mara.
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
Manitou 120mm prototype fork with 34mm bars
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
SRAM XX SL drivetrain with integrated power meter
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
TRP Slate X2 brakes and FSA KFX carbon handlebars
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
Detail of the new frame stays that are independently attached to the linkage.
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
Detail of the new internal cable routing of the frame starting in the headset area. FSA SLK stem
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
Manitou Jack dropper post 80mm
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
This Rockrider 940s RACE looks like the definitive version that we will soon see in Decathlon stores.
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
In this coupling could be the telemetry device used to take data from the suspensions during their development.
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
Manitou is developing its own remote lockout for suspensions and seatpost, here you can see it, but Dubau uses in competition the OC Squidlock control with three positions.
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
New SRAM AXS pushbutton
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
Carbon fiber bottle holder Van Rysel, Decathlon's road brand
A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
Joshua Dubau in the Italian XCO circuit of Val di Sole 2023 where he finished fifth.

Full set-up

A closer look at the new Rockrider 940s with which Joshua Dubau has already taken 2 podiums in the World Cup
Joshua Dubau's ROCKRIDER 940s at the Val di Sole World Cup 2023
  • Frame: ROCKRIDER 940s Ultralight Carbon 120mm (prototype)
  • Fork: MANITOU prototype 120mm
  • Shock: MANITOU Mara in development
  • Handlebar: FSA KFX Carbon MTB
  • Stem: FSA SLK Carbon
  • Groupset: SRAM XX1 
  • Brakes: TRP Slate X2 with 160mm discs
  • Wheels: MAVIC Crossmax SL Ultimate
  • Tyres: HUTCHINSON Racing Lab prototype
  • Pedals: X-TRACK Race Carbon Ti
  • Saddle: FIZIK
  • Seatpost: Manitou Jack 80mm
  • Bottle holder: Van Rysel carbon

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