Trans Provence Pro Bike Check: Francois Bailly Maitre's BMC Trailfox TF01

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<b>Take a gander at FBM's Trailfox TF01</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>FBM's BMC TF01 is L : )</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>While the TF01 may not be ideal for all EWS stages, it's the perfect rolling machine for the Trans Provence.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>The short rear end makes the bike quite playful.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>FBM is running a dual-ring-with-bash Shimano XTR setup for the long liason stages of the Trans Provence.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>A FOX 36 keeps everything nice and planted up front.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>200mm front rotor and 180mm rear rotor keeps the bike stopping on a dime.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>FMB runs Shimano Saint brakes instead of XTR because he needs the power to control those 29-inch wheels at mach 10.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>A little turbo boost out back never hurts.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Continental tires keep him railing the ruts of Southern France.</b> -Duncan Philpott
<b>Foam grips, FOX 36 and Saint brakes...it's all about personal preference. Stay tuned for more gear-related features from the 2014 Trans Provence.</b> -Duncan Philpott
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Francois Bailly Maitre is a staple of the Enduro World Series tour and has been taking his BMC Trailfox TF01 to the top step so far in the 2014 Trans Provence. Dig into his FOX and Shimano equipped full-suspension 29er super weapon.

Learn More about the BMC Trailfox TF01 frame specs in the Vital MTB Product Guide



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