{"id":18528,"date":"2016-03-15T16:20:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T16:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/03\/15\/bikes-of-the-epic-fabian-rabensteiner39s-trek-top-fuel-r4360\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T08:33:17","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T08:33:17","slug":"bikes-of-the-epic-fabian-rabensteiner39s-trek-top-fuel-r4360","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/bikes-of-the-epic-fabian-rabensteiner39s-trek-top-fuel-r4360\/","title":{"rendered":"Bikes of the Epic: Fabian Rabensteiner&#8217;s Trek Top Fuel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fabian Rabensteiner&#8217;s luminous orange Trek Top Fuel SL more than caught our eye at the Absa Cape Epic. He and his partner Ivan Alvarez Gutierrez sit 13th overall in their first Absa Cape Epic for Team Trek-Selle San Marco B.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not just the paint job that is unique. Fabian&#8217;s Trek Top Fuel is fitted with an array of unusual components, most notably the Alchemist X-Sense wheelset. Aside from looking like a Batman accessory, the radical rim design serves a few purposes. With spoke nipples exposed maintenance is said to be easier and the clean rim surface ideal for tubeless. Alchemist also claim that the shape is engineered to provide some flex and forgiveness.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian made PMP crankset was something new to us. These alloy cranks feature a titanium axle which helps them to a claimed weight of 563 grams (excluding bottom bracket).<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-61560800-1458054156.jpg\" data-fileid=\"696253\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"696253\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Trek Top Fuel-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-61560800-1458054156.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Specification list:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"specsList clearfix\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Trek Top Fuel SL<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Formula 33<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Monarch XX<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rims<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Alchemist X-Sense X9.26 (26mm internal width)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Hubs<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Alchemist<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Front Tyre<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Maxxis Ikon 2.20<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Tyre<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Maxxis Crossmark 2.1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebars<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Deda Cross<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Deda Cross<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Headset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">FSA<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brakes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Formula T1 Racing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifters<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM X1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Derailleurs<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM X1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crankset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">PMP XP-R1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chainring<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">PMP XP-R1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\"><span style=\"text-decoration:line-through\">SRAM X1<\/span> Shimano HG-X11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Pedals<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Xpedo M-Force 8 TI<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seatpost<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Deda Cross<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Selle San Marco<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Bottle Cage<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Bontrager RL<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Barends<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Samurai Sword<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-72217400-1458054161.jpg\" data-fileid=\"696254\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"696254\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Trek Top Fuel-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-72217400-1458054161.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"table-layout: fixed; display:table; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\" class=\"article_table\">\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 33%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-85008300-1458054160.jpg\" data-fileid=\"696255\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"696255\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Trek Top Fuel-3.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-85008300-1458054160.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 33%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-85205600-1458054162.jpg\" data-fileid=\"696256\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"696256\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Trek Top Fuel-4.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-85205600-1458054162.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 33%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-73929900-1458054171.jpg\" data-fileid=\"696259\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"696259\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Trek Top Fuel-7.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-73929900-1458054171.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-2-0-92611100-1458054164.jpg\" data-fileid=\"696257\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"696257\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Trek Top Fuel-5.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-92611100-1458054164.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><br \/><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-89405700-1458054166.jpg\" data-fileid=\"696258\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"696258\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Trek Top Fuel-6.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-89405700-1458054166.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"table-layout: fixed; display:table; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\" class=\"article_table\">\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 33%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-73340000-1458054173.jpg\" data-fileid=\"696260\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"696260\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Trek Top Fuel-8.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-73340000-1458054173.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 33%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-72520800-1458054175.jpg\" data-fileid=\"696261\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"696261\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Trek Top Fuel-9.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-72520800-1458054175.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 33%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-70479600-1458054177.jpg\" data-fileid=\"696262\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"696262\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Trek Top Fuel-10.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-70479600-1458054177.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-2-0-59226200-1458054294.jpg\" data-fileid=\"696265\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"696265\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Trek Top Fuel-11.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-59226200-1458054294.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><br \/><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-52463900-1458054297.jpg\" data-fileid=\"696266\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"696266\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Trek Top Fuel-12.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-52463900-1458054297.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fabian Rabensteiner&#8217;s luminous orange Trek Top Fuel SL more than caught our eye at the Absa Cape Epic. He and his partner Ivan Alvarez Gutierrez sit 13th overall in their first Absa Cape Epic for Team Trek-Selle San Marco B. It&#8217;s not just the paint job that is unique. Fabian&#8217;s Trek Top Fuel is fitted [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43890,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[76,1513,24,3005,40],"featured_location":[],"class_list":["post-18528","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech","tag-absa-cape-epic","tag-bikes-of-the-epic","tag-cape-epic","tag-fabian-rabensteiner","tag-trek"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18528","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18528"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18528\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43890"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18528"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18528"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18528"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=18528"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}