Video of a few downhill sections at XTERRA Worlds, Maui.

Created on 30 October 2012 Conrad

Uploaded a few sections of the funner parts of this weekend’s  XTERRA World Champs bike course. Spent a bit more time airborne at 1.50 than what I bargained for…

Thanks to JB Badenhorst for the editing and GoPro for the hardware

Caveman tech tip: the Specialized Command Post

Created on 30 October 2012 Conrad

I’ve been using the Specialized Command Post for a number of years now- usually on the more technical XTERRA courses with limited climbing- supposedly the “extra weight” is bad for climbing*.  However, earlier this summer I did a few skills clinics with Bike Kung Fu Master Lee McCormack.

Thats where I REALLY learnt to use the Command Post properly. Its basically a drop seat post: with a push of the button on the handle bar, you can lower the saddle height. The button pops back up again when you’re ready to pedal. Commonly used by Free riders and usually associated with baggie pants in earthy colours, peak helmets, hairy legs and 5 inch suspension.

Enter the Caveman…

Click here for Specialized Command Post video.

* Dear Weight Weenies: Do the math: 1200m of climbing, 450w avs- terrain permitting, my bike and I are 103kg. The Command Post is roughly 200g more than normal seat post…

Recovery day with Liezel- 11 days before XTERRA World Champs

Created on 21 October 2012 Conrad

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Liezel and I have a relaxing day, swimming with the tropical fish on the island of Maui. Between the last few high intensity training sessions before XTERRA Worlds next Sunday, recovery days are plentiful. We may as well make them fun. Click here for this and more iamspecialized.com videos.

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