Pro Bike Check: Luca Shaw's Specialized Status 2

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<b>We check in with Luca Shaw at Val di Sole to get a gander at his Specialized Status 2 downhill bike.</b> -Turman
<b>Luca ran the Status last year, and though he could have ridden the SWorks Demo 8, he preferred to run the Status since it was a familiar machine.</b> -Turman
<b>Industry Nine wheels aboard Luca's bike.</b> -Turman
<b>He runs an I9 Enduro rim up front and a I9 Gravity rim out back.</b> -Turman
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<b>A 2014 RockShox BoXXer World Cup was added at Fort William.</b> -Turman
<b>A RockShox Vivid R2C keeps the rear wheel planted.</b> -Turman
<b>The boys at SRAM and RockShox have helped Luca dial in his settings for Fort William and Val di Sole.</b> -Turman
<b>Adding a little height to the cockpit is something Luca has been pleased with.</b> -Turman
<b>Considering how steep the tracks like Val di Sole are, the higher front end helps Luca stay positioned better, avoiding over-the-bars situations.</b> -Turman
<b>Avid X0 Trail brakes offer up plenty of power, even on the brutal World Cup downhill courses.</b> -Turman
<b>203mm rotors, front and rear for the younger Shaw brother.</b> -Turman
<b>Fort William was an eye-opener and increased tire pressure was needed due to the high speeds and big hits.</b> -Turman
<b>While the Status isn't as light as the SWorks Demo, it's plenty light for Luca.</b> -Turman
<b>Truvativ X0 carbon cranks with Crank Brothers Mallet DH pedals.</b> -Turman
<b>SRAM X0 DH rear derailleur.</b> -Turman
<b>When back home on the East Coast, Luca is stoked when he gets to ride Snowshoe Resort.</b> -Turman
<b>Luca and his brother Walker are enjoying their first races on the World Cup circuit and have a long career ahead of them.</b> -Turman
<b>Luca finished a solid 7th place in the stacked Junior field at Fort William, his first World Cup race ever. After this interview, he went on to place 3rd at Val di Sole, one of the most challenging tracks on the entire circuit. Keep an eye on Luca, it's only up from here! [Snap by Sven]</b> -Turman
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Luca Shaw just has two World Cup races under his belt and he's finished 7th and 3rd in the Junior class. We caught up with the American pinner at Val di Sole before his 3rd place run to get a run down of his Specialized Status 2 DH bike.
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