[ad3] Sam Hill just announced that for 2017 he’ll be focusing mainly on the EWS and just days after that he’s already won his first race. We thought it was fitting that we go over the Legendary downhiller’s bike. Nukeproof Mega 27.5.The frame is aluminum and has 160mm of travel. The model year is 2016 with custom paint.Shock Rock Shox Monarch Plus Debonair with a mid size volume negative spring. Lezyne supplies the tool bag below. Nukeproof Sam Hill saddle with ChroMo rails coming in at 240g. Full Sram Eagle drivetrain with a 32T chainring, Sram X0 cranks and an MRP chainguide. Sam Hill’s nukeproof signature pedal with titanium spindles and long pins. Gnarly. Nukeproof 50mm stem coming in at 170g. Nukeproof bar coming in at 780mm and 38mm height fitted with Sram Guide Ultimate brakes. AVS hand protectors for times when those inside lines get a bit tight. Mavic prototype tires.160mm Rock Shox Lyrik with custom graphics.
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