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Remy Absalon signs with SCOTT Sports

11.12.2013
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SCOTT boosts its Enduro Line Up with the addition of French superstar and multiple Megavalanche winner Remy Absalon.

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Enduro star Remy Absalon has just signed a three year contract with SCOTT Sports. Remy, well-known as “Mr. Downhill Marathon,” will race the new Genius LT 700 Tuned for his SCOTT SR Suntour Enduro Team on the Enduro World Series (EWS) circuit and in other major Enduro races.

“After nine years with Commencal, I needed a new challenge and a new experience. I wanted to build another project with a cool brand with a good spirit, a good enduro bike for sure and a brand which was the stuff of dreams – SCOTT was naturally the solution,” says Remy, brother of 2x Olympic Champion Julien Absalon.

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Remy`s sponsorship line-up consits of SCOTT, SR SUNTOUR, SHIMANO, DUKE, MICHELIN, SYNCROS, ERGON, MUC OFF, MIPS and DAINESE.
Remy’s sponsorship line-up consits of SCOTT, SR SUNTOUR, SHIMANO, DUKE, MICHELIN, SYNCROS, ERGON, MUC OFF, MIPS and DAINESE.

SCOTT Sports has been involved in the Enduro scene for years, mainly with a solid French rider line up. However, adding Remy Absalon is taking this involvement to a new level.

“Enduro has progressed immensely through the years and now even belongs to the established UCI racing disciplines. Having been in the Enduro discipline from the early days with the release of the original SCOTT Ransom, sponsoring a top international like Remy strengthens our brand presence in this segment,” says Lionel Girardin, Senior Marketing Manager of SCOTT. “Now with the Genius LT 700 we are again at the forefront of technical development. Remy racing it gives the bike a rider who will show its podium winning qualities.”

The Genius LT 700 Tuned comes with a super lightweight, 12.4 kg set-up in its original version.
The Genius LT 700 Tuned comes with a super lightweight, 12.4 kg set-up in its original version.

Remy’s bike is equipped with these parts:

  • Frame: Genius LT 700 Tuned
  • Shock: Nude
  • Fork: SR Suntour Auron
  • Drive train: Shimano XTR
  • Brake system: Shimano XTR
  • Wheels: Duke Crazy Star
  • Tires: Michelin
  • Pedals: Shimano XTR
  • Stem: Syncros AM1.5
  • Bar: Syncros AM1.5
  • Grip: Ergon GE1
  • Seatpost: Reverb 125mm
  • Saddle: Ergon SM3 Pro Carbon
"I am looking forward to racing the Enduro World Series with my new setup. I couldn`t imagine riding a better race bike than the Genius LT 700 Tuned to fight for the overall classement in 2014."
“I am looking forward to racing the Enduro World Series with my new setup. I couldn’t imagine riding a better race bike than the Genius LT 700 Tuned to fight for the overall classement in 2014.”

Remy Absalon Results:

  • 3x Megavalanche Winner
  • 3X winner Megavalanche Alpe d’Huez
  • 4X winner Megavalanche La Reunion
  • 4X winner Enduro Series
  • 4X winner European Cup DH Marathon
  • 4th Overall EWS 2013
  • More Victories: Crankworx, Superenduro, Enduro des Nations etc.

Words & Photos: Scott PR

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