{"id":15490,"date":"2019-04-09T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2019\/04\/09\/epic-bike-check-natalia-fischer-egusquiza39s-mmr-kenta-29-r7799\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T05:24:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T05:24:25","slug":"epic-bike-check-natalia-fischer-egusquiza39s-mmr-kenta-29-r7799","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/epic-bike-check-natalia-fischer-egusquiza39s-mmr-kenta-29-r7799\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic Bike Check: Natalia Fischer Egusquiza&#8217;s MMR Kenta 29"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Natalia Fischer Egusquiza and Oscar Freire Gomez finished second in the Cape Epic mixed category this year. The team is proudly Spanish with both riders, the bike manufacturer, and pro team all from the country.<\/p>\n<p>Fischer Egusquiza has tried her hand at a number of disciplines, competing in triathlon, duathlon, mountain biking, and road cycling. She took on the 2019 Cape Epic aboard MMR&#8217;s Kento 29, a dual suspension cross-country race bike.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-36721000-1554731344.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469027\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469027\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-36721000-1554731344.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-36721000-1554731344.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Natalia Fischer Egusquiza&#8217;s MMR Kenta 29<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">MMR Kenta 29<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox SID Ultimate Carbon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Deluxe<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Prototype World Cup<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Tyre insert<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Mr Wolf Banger 2.0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Front tyre<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Hutchinson Cobra<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear tyre<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Hutchinson Python 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebar<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Ritchey WCS 730mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Grips<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Momum Geragrip with Togs thumb grip<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Ritchey 90mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Headset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Ritchey WCS<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seatpost<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Ritchey WCS<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Selle San Marco Shortfit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brakes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM Level Ultimate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifters<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 Eagle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 Eagle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 Eagle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crankarms<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 Eagle with SahmuraiSword<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chainring<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM 34T with Quarq power meter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Bottom bracket<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM Dub<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Pedals<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Ritchey WCS XC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Bike Computer<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Wahoo Elemnt Bolt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Bottle cages<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Arundel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-84129700-1554783144.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469339\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469339\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-84129700-1554783144.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-84129700-1554783144.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-79257200-1554783140.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469337\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469337\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-79257200-1554783140.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-79257200-1554783140.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikehub.co.za\/features\/_\/gear\/insight\/epic-bike-check-nino-schurters-scott-spark-rc-r7760\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Nino Schurter<\/a>, Fischer Egusquiza was riding in the future with the (then) unannounced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikehub.co.za\/features\/_\/gear\/gear-news\/rockshox-upgrades-suspension-line-up-with-new-signature-series-r7796\" rel=\"external nofollow\">RockShox SID Ultimate Carbon<\/a> fork and a Deluxe shock.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-05245000-1554783368.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469340\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469340\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-05245000-1554783368.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-05245000-1554783368.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-34793100-1554783370.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469341\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469341\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-34793100-1554783370.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-34793100-1554783370.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-26637700-1554783465.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469342\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469342\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-26637700-1554783465.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-26637700-1554783465.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The gearing is SRAM&#8217;s 12-speed XX1 Eagle with a Quarq power meter and 34 tooth chainring. A SahmuraiSword tyre plug system is stowed in the crank axle on the non-drive side. Stopping is performed by a SRAM Level Ultimate brakeset.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-28175700-1554783482.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469343\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469343\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-28175700-1554783482.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-28175700-1554783482.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-60722500-1554783555.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469344\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469344\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-60722500-1554783555.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-60722500-1554783555.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-82699000-1554783557.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469345\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469345\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-82699000-1554783557.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-82699000-1554783557.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The carbon wheelset is made by the Portuguese company Prototype. The Hutchinson pairing of Cobra (front) and Python 2 (rear) tyres do battle against the harsh Epic terrain. Fischer Egusquiza also installed tyre inserts from the Italian company Mr Wolf to further protect her wheels and tyres.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-54525600-1554783636.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469346\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469346\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-54525600-1554783636.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-54525600-1554783636.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The cockpit is a Ritchey affair with WCS level handlebar, stem, seatpost, and pedals. The saddle is a Selle San Marco Shortfit. The silicone grips are from Spanish company Momum with Togs thumb grips for a bit of relief. Fischer Egusquiza used a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt to track her ride data.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-18504200-1554783656.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469347\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469347\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-18504200-1554783656.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-18504200-1554783656.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-04951500-1554783659.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1469348\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1469348\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-04951500-1554783659.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-04951500-1554783659.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Natalia Fischer Egusquiza and Oscar Freire Gomez finished second in the Cape Epic mixed category this year. The team is proudly Spanish with both riders, the bike manufacturer, and pro team all from the country. Fischer Egusquiza has tried her hand at a number of disciplines, competing in triathlon, duathlon, mountain biking, and road cycling. 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