{"id":15515,"date":"2019-03-24T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-24T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2019\/03\/24\/epic-bike-check-ariane-luthis-kross-earth-team-edition-r7761\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T05:26:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T05:26:13","slug":"epic-bike-check-ariane-luthis-kross-earth-team-edition-r7761","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/epic-bike-check-ariane-luthis-kross-earth-team-edition-r7761\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic Bike Check: Ariane L\u00fcthi&#8217;s Kross Earth Team Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ariane L\u00fcthi <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikehub.co.za\/features\/_\/news\/mtb\/international-mtb\/ariane-luthi-joins-kross-racing-team-r7668\" rel=\"external nofollow\">joined Kross Racing Team<\/a> earlier this year after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikehub.co.za\/features\/_\/news\/industry-news\/end-of-the-road-for-team-spur-r7655\" rel=\"external nofollow\">dissolution of the Team Spur<\/a> team. Kross is a Polish bike company with their pro team racing on the Earth Team Edition frame. L\u00fcthi is riding with teammate Maja W\u0142oszczowska as Team KROSS-SPUR Racing in the 2019 Absa Cape Epic.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-06115900-1553089287.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1454484\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1454484\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-06115900-1553089287.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-06115900-1553089287.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-12078100-1553089345.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1454486\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1454486\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-12078100-1553089345.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-12078100-1553089345.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-96389400-1553089423.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1454497\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1454497\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-96389400-1553089423.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-96389400-1553089423.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-47508100-1553089372.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1454489\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1454489\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-47508100-1553089372.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-47508100-1553089372.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Ariane L\u00fcthi&#8217;s Kross Earth Team Edition<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Kross Earth Team Edition (Medium)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">DT Swiss OPM O.D.L 100 Race <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">DT Swiss R 535 One<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Remote Lockout<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">DT Swiss Two-In-One<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheels<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">DT Swiss XRC 1200 SPLINE (25mm)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Tyres<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Mitas Scylla<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebar<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">FSA K-Force 720mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">FSA K-Force 90mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Grip<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Kross Silky<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Headset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">FSA<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seatpost<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">KS Lev Ci<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Specialized Mimic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brakes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake rotors<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano SM-RT99<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifter<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR M9100<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR M9100<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR M9100 12-speed 10-51T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank arms<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR M9100<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Power meter<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">INPEAK Powercrank<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chainring<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR M9100 34T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Bottom Bracket<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Pedals<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Bottle cages<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Kross<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Race weight (including spares etc)<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">11.8 kg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-89682400-1553089646.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1454510\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1454510\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-89682400-1553089646.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-89682400-1553089646.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-62657-0-75361900-1553089639.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1454508\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1454508\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-75361900-1553089639.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-75361900-1553089639.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-62657-0-22813300-1553089641.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1454509\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1454509\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-22813300-1553089641.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-22813300-1553089641.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-73049200-1553408995.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1456225\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1456225\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-73049200-1553408995.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-73049200-1553408995.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Kross Factory Racing team ride on DT Swiss suspension. The front suspension is a OPM O.D.L 100 Race fork in the Gold Standard colourway. Controlling the single pivot rear suspension is a R 535 One shock with trunnion mounting and metric measurements. Both the fork and shock are controlled simultaneously by a DT Swiss Two-In-One lockout lever.<\/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-62657-0-12741100-1553090078.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1454518\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1454518\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-12741100-1553090078.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-12741100-1553090078.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-62657-0-72915700-1553090079.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1454519\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1454519\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-72915700-1553090079.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-72915700-1553090079.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Shimano&#8217;s latest XTR M9100 has been in short supply on shop floors but the professional athletes at the Cape Epic seem to have managed to source the goods. L\u00fcthi&#8217;s bike is kitted with a full XTR 12-speed groupset (including brakes) featuring a 10-51T spread on the cassette. She has elected to ride with a 34 tooth chainring.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-22546600-1553090134.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1454520\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1454520\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-22546600-1553090134.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-22546600-1553090134.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><br \/><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-01278100-1553408998.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1456226\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1456226\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-01278100-1553408998.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-01278100-1553408998.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The non-drive side crank arm has been modified by INPEAK to include a power meter, in a similar fashion as Stages. Like Kross, INPEAK is also based in Poland.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-56527500-1553090392.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1454529\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1454529\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-56527500-1553090392.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-56527500-1553090392.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>L\u00fcthi&#8217;s controls include a carbon stem and handlebar pairing from FSA&#8217;s K-Force range. The KS Lev Ci dropper seatpost also boasts a carbon fibre mast. L\u00fcthi rolls on a set of DT Swiss XRC 1200 Spline carbon wheels and Mitas Scylla tyres.<\/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-62657-0-93499800-1553090396.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1454531\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1454531\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-93499800-1553090396.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-93499800-1553090396.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-62657-0-74752600-1553090394.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1454530\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1454530\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-74752600-1553090394.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-74752600-1553090394.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Holding the scale in a field, Ariane&#8217;s bike weighed in at fairly good 11.8 kilograms. Race-ready Cape Epic bikes are never as light as you might expect from the shop floor. In this case, the bike includes pedals, a healthy dose of sealant, number board, and spares like a tube, pump, and Slug Plug.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ariane L\u00fcthi joined Kross Racing Team earlier this year after the dissolution of the Team Spur team. Kross is a Polish bike company with their pro team racing on the Earth Team Edition frame. L\u00fcthi is riding with teammate Maja W\u0142oszczowska as Team KROSS-SPUR Racing in the 2019 Absa Cape Epic. 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