For the 2014 season Stif presents the up & coming Josh ‘Loosedog’ Lewis. Arising from the steeps of Wharncliffe, Josh has been an intergral part of the Steve Peat Syndicate since its incepetion. Counting some of the world’s top racers among his close friends and mentors, Josh is an exciting addition to the Stif fold.

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Josh will be flying the Stif flag at both Enduro and DH races at home and abroad. Loosedog aims to race as many World Cups as possible. He will be racing on board the legendary Santa Cruz V10 Carbon and the Bronson Carbon.

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He will be running the new BOS 650b Enduro fork with the Bronson and the BOS Idylle on the V10c. Wheels and braking duties are taken care of thanks to Hope. He will run the KS LEV Integra dropper seatpost on his Bronson. Josh will be racing and training in FOX clothing. He will also use Fox helmets and pads.

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You can cheer him on starting at the 1st British Downhill Series Race at Antur Stiniog on the 29/30th March.
Follow Stif and Josh on instagram @stifcycles & @loosedoglewis

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Pictures: Sam Needham


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