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Pro Bike Check: Katy Winton and her Pivot Mach 6

25.06.2014
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Last year Katy Winton made an excellent debut into the Enduro World Series, now racing for Pivot Morvelo Enduro Racing she is getting closer and closer to the top spots. Katy had a tough start to the season, suffering from a nasty wrist injury she sustained in a big crash at the Finale Ligure EWS last year, she had to sit out the first round of the EWS in Chile. However, Katy kept training and is now back on the bike and riding fast, taking a solid 10th at Scotland and 13th at Valloire. We checked out her unique Pivot Mach 6 in Valloire on the morning of the second day of racing.

Katy Winton piloted her Pivot Mach 6 to 13th in Round 3 of the Enduro World Series!
Katy Winton piloted her Pivot Mach 6 to 13th in Round 3 of the Enduro World Series!
Katy chose to use a 34t ring, for the big alpine stages in Valloire!
Katy chose to use a 34t Hope narrow-wide ring, for the big alpine stages in Valloire.
Katy moved the front end up 1cm for the steeper Alpine runs!
Katy moved the front end up 1cm for the steeper Alpine runs.
Katy is running the new X-Fusion Metric fork and she loves it. With the HL speed damping Katy can find the ideal compromise between small bump compliance and big hit support!
Katy is running the new X-Fusion Metric fork and she loves it. With the HL speed damping Katy can find the ideal compromise between small bump compliance and big hit support!.The 180mm fork has been dropped to 160mm to balance with the rear.
Katy is an ambassador for the All Mountain Style frame protection, so here Pivot is well protected.
Katy is an ambassador for the All Mountain Style frame protection, so her Pivot is well protected.
The Pivot uses a Float X rear shock!
The Pivot uses a Fox Float X rear shock.
Katy is running the Hope E4 brakes, and is a big fan of the bit and modulation!
Katy is running the Hope E4 brakes, and is a big fan of the bite and modulation control.
The Hope Tech 3 levers allow Katy to finely adjust the reach and bite point!
The Hope Tech 3 levers allow Katy to finely adjust the reach and bite point.
Katy chose the new Hope Enduro Wheelset in France. Paired with Maxxis Minion DHF and DHR tyres.
Katy chose to run the new Hope Enduro Wheelset in France. Paired with Maxxis Minion DHF and DHR tyres.
Katy has up-sized from the XS to a S and is enjoying the improved stability at speed.
Katy has up-sized from the XS to a S frame and is enjoying the improved stability at speed.
Katy in action on the Round 3 stages.
Katy in action on the Round 3 stages.

To follow Katy, check out her website.

Words and photos: Trev Worsey

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