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Pro Bike Check: Marco Milivinti’s Torpado Noriker T520c

29.04.2014

by Aaron Steinke

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Marco Milivinti was the fastest man at the first race of the Italian SuperEnduro Series and just won the Specialized-SRAM Enduro Series race in Terlago – he is one of the fastest Italian riders at the moment for sure! His weapon of choice on the races: A Torpado Noriker T520c with 155 millimeters of travel. We were able to catch up with Marco for an quick bike check directly after the award ceremony in Terlago.

Maro Milivinti mit seinem Torpado Noriker Endurobike

The Torpado Noriker features a Horst-Link suspension platform with 155 millimeters of travel and is made for 27.5″ wheels. The main frame is made from carbon fibre while seat- and chainstays are manufactured from aluminum.

An der Front arbeitet eine Formula 35-Federgabel mit 160 Millimeter Federweg. Neben Luftdruck und Zugstufe lässt an der Gabelkrone auch die Druckstufe einstellen, sowie über ein Blow-Off Ventil festlegen, ab wann die Gabel trotz Lockout Federweg freigibt. — Marco runs a Formula 35 fork with 160mm travel. On the fork crown, you can adjust the compression damping as well as the air pressure and rebound damping.

Auch die Bremsen stammen von Formula, Marco verwendet das Modell R0. — The brakes are from Formula too.

Race-erprobt: Ex-Downhiller Milivinti wird sich 2014 auf Endurorennen konzentrieren und nur vereinzelt im Downhill starten. — Race-proven: Former downhill rider Milivinti will focus on enduro races in 2014.

Für das Schlammrennen in Terlago setzte Marco auf grobstollige Maxxis High Roller II Reifen. — For the muddy conditions in Terlago, Marco chose Maxxis High Roller 2 tires.

Tretstark: Marco fährt ein 36er Kettenblatt vorne, der Antrieb kommt von SRAM. — Pedal Power: Marco rides with a big 36t chainring and a SRAM drivetrain.

So auch der Dämpfer: Ein RockShox Monarch. — The rear shock is an RockShox Monarch

Nummer 1: Momentan führt Marco Milivinti die Gesamtwertungen der SuperEnduro Series und der Specialized-SRAM Enduro Series an. — Number One: At the moment, Marco Milivinti is leading both the SuperEnduro Series and the Specialized-SRAM Series.

More information on the bike: www.torpado.it.

Words: Aaron Steinke | Photos: Axel Brunst

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Aaron Steinke
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Aaron was our first employee and actively helped make our company what it is today, significantly shaping the look and direction of our various magazines. Aaron has been pursuing his own projects since mid-2020 but he continues to advise and support us on issues of marketing and technology. For many years, you would usually have found Aaron at casual enduro races, but increasingly you'll find him riding his road bike – long live freedom on two wheels!

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