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Check out Jackson Goldstone's Red Bull Hardline-winning Santa Cruz V10
Reigning junior world champ and rising downhill star Jackson Goldstone gives us a breakdown of the Santa Cruz bike that helped the Canadian racer win Red Bull Hardline.
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Jackson Goldstone has proven himself to be one of the most exciting up-and-coming riders in modern-day downhill racing.
The 2021 overall World Cup and Junior World Champion added the 2022 overall to his already impressive junior career, while his run time at the Vallnord World Cup would have been fast enough to win the elite class too.
Jackson Goldstone rides his way to victory at Red Bull Hardline 2022
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Before hanging up his helmet for the end of the 2022 season, though, he made his way over to Wales to compete at Red Bull Hardline. Regarded as the toughest course in the world of mountain biking, the Squamish ripper was soon keeping pace with the experienced heads and proving that he can hold his own on the biggest stage.
Come race day, he blew the field away. He glided over gaps and made the technical terrain look like sections of a blue trail as he stayed in the green from top to bottom. The final two riders, Adam Brayton and Bernard Kerr, couldn't keep things upright, handing Goldstone victory – making him the event's youngest ever winner and first non-Brit champ.
Watch Jackson Goldstone's winning Red Bull Hardline run below:
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Jackson Goldstone's winning run
Jackson Goldstone conquers the toughest course in downhill mountain biking to take the win at Red Bull Hardline 2022.
His weapon of choice was the acclaimed Santa Cruz V10. The same bike ridden by Santa Cruz Syndicate team-mates Greg Minnaar and Laurie Greenland, Goldstone had already piloted it to podium positions at every World Cup of the 2022 season.
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He showed steely focus throughout the week
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Built around the Santa Cruz V10 frame, Goldstone’s ride prioritizes smoothness, response and adaptability. The V10 frame features a Virtual Pivot Point (VPP) shock linkage designed to eliminate unwanted compression and maximize plushness through the rough stuff. Additionally, the V10 comes equipped with an adjustable chain stay, which Goldstone likes to keep low chip and long.
Jackson Goldstone's Santa Cruz V10
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His suspension includes a Fox 40 Factory GRIP2 in the front and a Fox DHX2 Factory, which is tuned specifically for each track. But aside from varying suspension, Goldstone likes to keep his tire choice – mullet style with Maxxis 29x2.5 Assegai DH in the front and 27.5x2.4 Minion DHR 2 DH in the rear – and his handlebar height, length and width consistent from race to race. The remainder of the bike is constructed with The Syndicate’s classic sponsors (Shimano for drivetrain and brakes, Chris King for headset and Burgtec for finishing kit). Goldstone’s finishing touches include lots of VHS tape to reduce chain noise.
Not many can keep up with Goldstone to be able to read this decal on course
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Jackson Goldstone's Santa Cruz V10 in detail
- Frame: V10 MX Large
- Fork: Fox 40 Factory GRIP2
- Shock: Fox DHX2 Factory
- Headset: Chris King, 8mm reducer
- Handlebar: Burgtec RideWide DH Carbon 30mm rise, cut to 785mm
- Grips: ODI Elite Pro
- Brakes: Shimano Saint with non-finned metal pads, 203mm Ice-Tec rotors
- Saddle: Burgtec Cloud
- Wheels: Reserve DH/Chris King
- Front tire: Maxxis 29x2.5 Assegai DH
- Rear tire: Maxxis 27.5x2.4 Minion DHR 2 DH
- Cassette: Shimano 10 speed 11-25
- Derailleur: Shimano Saint
- Cranks: Shimano Saint 165mm 36T
- Pedals: Crankbrothers Mallet DH
- Seatpost: Burgtec Xpress Carbon
The Red Bull Hardline winner and his rig
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