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If you haven’t heard of Sam Dale, that’s because he isn’t the loudest or most brash character on the World Cup DH circuit. Sam lets his riding do the talking. A UK legend, Sam has the honor of gracing the cover of the very last issue of Dirt Magazine. A brute of a lad, Sam has always been one to push bikes to their absolute limits. This year, he made the switch from Madison Saracen to GT. We’ve spent a bit of time with him today and got the full rundown on his new Fury. He’s made some interesting comparisons to his Saracen and stated that it’s definitely been a seamless transition. More below…
![Hey there buddy...](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4619.jpg)
![Sam is loving an escape from the UK winter...](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4606.jpg)
![Full saint with an e.13 LG1 chainguide](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4607.jpg)
![Race Face cockpit. Full 800 mm width bars.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4624.jpg)
![What's this? 7 speed Shimano custom cluster?](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4608.jpg)
![Hope custom engraved seatpost clamps for the whole team.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4612.jpg)
![The new Crank Brothers Stamp Flat pedals come in two sizes. Sam is no small Lad so he runs the bigger of the two.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4609.jpg)
![FOX DHX2 - Sam is just getting familiar with his Fury so he'll start with a 525# spring for the moment.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4610.jpg)
![Stout rear end.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4629.jpg)
![50:01 for the Lads...](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4613.jpg)
![Tidy reach.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4626.jpg)
![ODI Flow Grips. We love them...so does Sam.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4614.jpg)
![Sam is ready to fight this year!!!](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSC4571.jpg)