Designer and co-founder of Corsair Bikes Pablo Tafoya rides his Crown to Victory in Chile. Pablo had this to say:
“Here is my Crown I used for the Valapariso (18th) and La Parva (1st). Got a new set of Saint brakes with 180mm rotors F/R before I left so they aren’t in the pic. Running the new Black Market Bada Boom 30″ dh bars & Underboss stem from Carter Holland… perfect bends! The Elka shock from Patrick was so fun to test and was dynoed(sp) for this design specifically. All the rest of the Shimano Saint group was from Mr. Chad roberts (Thanks man). No second shock was needed so I ran the Elka 10.5” 3.5 stroke in the 200mm position for both races with the idler pulley in the highest antisquat position. First time on Kenda excavators 2.35 and were very easy to get used to and didnt think about them ever in all situations!
To start Corsairbikes with Doug Stuart and design, make and win on this very frame in Chile is just too awesome to throw words at! Hardest thing I have ever done and want to thank every one of my friends for helping this happen. Can’t wait for the next ride!”
Pablo Tafoya