It’s fair to say that Lewis Buchanan has already left his mark on enduro racing despite 2016 being his inaugural season in the sport. Some would say it was a risky move for BMC to pick up Lewis having little experience in the discipline, but that risk is paying off handsomely with the young Scot turning plenty of heads and already ruffling the feathers of some household names. As Lewis lives just down the road from our UK office in the Tweed Valley, we thought it would be rude not to go catch up with Lew and have a closer look at the BMC Trailfox that he has taken to a 13th and 7th place in the first two rounds of the Enduro World Series, keep an eye out for an interview over the coming weeks!
Asking Lewis about his suspension setup he said: “I like my rear end fairly soft but to not blow through the travel. I am very picky about how sensitive I like the first quarter of the stroke to be. I like it to be as sensitive as possible, so on the little bumps it soaks them up. Basically if I can take one finger and point it down on my saddle and push down, my shock should move; its that sensitive and supple. The front end is a bit more stiff, but not that stiff that it will bottom out. I will always tend to take the rubber ring almost to the max on a race weekend.”
You can keep up to date with Lewis’ racing by liking his Facebook Page. For more information on the bike head to the BMC website.
Did you enjoy this article? If so, we would be stoked if you decide to support us with a monthly contribution. By becoming a supporter of ENDURO, you will help secure a sustainable future for high-quality mountain bike journalism. Click here to learn more.