Pro Bike Gallery: Yannick Eckmann’s Specialized S-Works Crux Disc

Yannick Eckmann will seek to defend his U23 national title on Saturday aboard this S-Works Crux Disc

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Yannick Eckmann will seek to defend his U23 national title on Saturday aboard this S-Works Crux Disc, outfitted with SRAM Red, Zipp 303 tubular disc wheels. His toughest opposition will be Cal Giant teammate and friend Logan Owen, who moved out of the junior ranks this year. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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Eckmann is relatively tall; his Crux bikes are set up with a 80cm seat height and 58cm reach, from saddle tip to bars. His top tube holds the usual name tag and sponsor logo as well as a sticker for Amy Dombroski, who was killed in a training accident this fall. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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Like the rest of his Cal Giant team, Eckmann is on a SRAM Red 22 drivetrain, set up with an 11-28 cassette. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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An aluminum Zipp cockpit will keep Eckmann pointed in the right direction. He rides 42cm bars. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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SRAM-sponsored riders had to switch back to mechanical discs just like everyone else. The team replaced its HydroR discs with these BB7 SL mechanical brakes just after the initial recall in mid-December. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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Eckmann runs 140mm rotors front and rear. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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The 46/36-tooth chainring combination is common in cyclocross. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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Most SRAM-sponsored pros use the second-tier PG1170 cassette for cyclocross because it sheds mud better. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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Eckmann had Specialized Tracer 33mm tires on for a few pre-ride laps on Thursday, but will also have Dugast tubulars available to him this weekend. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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Shimano XTR SPD pedals are tough and reliable. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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Plenty of tire clearance with the Crux fork. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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Gore sealed housing will keep shifting working smoothly throughout the week. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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Eckmann will also have these Dugast Rhino tubulars in his quiver for race day. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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Eckmann rides a Specialized Romin saddle. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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Specialized mechanic Andy Haggerty is one of a team of wrenches working on the Cal Giant and other Specialized bikes. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

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