Blake Samson checks out ex-World Cup pro and Scott Bikes ambassador Andrew Neethling's new Scott Genius pro bike at the Megavalanche – the gnarliest race out there.

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Frame: The new Scott Genius, set up for 27.5. You can switch to 29, though.
Forks: FOX 36, Factory tuned/orange
Shock: Fox Nude DPS
Wheels: C6 rims, C6 hubs. C6 are a South African brand
Tyres: Maxxis Minion up front,
Bars: Syncros
Grips: ODI Needles signature grips
Stem: Syncros
Seatpost: Fox Transfer dropper post, 150mm of drop
Saddle: Syncros XM 1.0
Brakes: Shimano XTR
Rotors: Shimano XTR, 180mm rotor
Shifters: Shimano XTR rear shifter
Chainset: Shimano XTR
Chainring/chainrings: 32 tooth
Rear mech: Shimano XTR
Cassette: Shimano XTR
Pedals: DMR V-Twin

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