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Spy Shot: BMC 29″ Prototype with Aaron Bradford

09.06.2014
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Spotted at the Oregon Enduro series opener in Hood River, OR over the weekend was this BMC prototype, being ridden by team rider, American Aaron Bradford.

New BMC prototype in Hood River, OR.
New BMC prototype in Hood River, OR.
New linkage.
New linkage.
Custom BMC carbon rims laced to XTR hubs.
Custom BMC carbon rims laced to XTR hubs.
Unfinished BMC carbon goodness hits the US.
Unfinished BMC carbon goodness hits the US.
Bradford did mention that this frame was the only one in America.
Bradford did mention that this frame was the only one in America.
Always a smooth operator, Bradford finished the weekend in 23rd place against a stacked international field.
Always a smooth operator, Bradford finished the weekend in 23rd place against a stacked international field.

Bradford would give away no information on the bike, not even a name, but was happy to allow it to be photographed. Based on the course, what other top riders were riding, and matching up with the front fork, the bike appears to be a shorter travel version of the TrailFox model. Perfect for the short and steep, but turn oriented stages in Hood River.

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