Anita and Caro Gehrig might race the Enduro World Series on their Norco Sights, but they also have a Norco Aurum DH Bike, an Optic trail bike, a Sight VLT eMTB, a Rampage dirt jumper, and a Section gravel bike each for training on. That's a total of six bikes, each! We look at how the Swiss twins set up each one of their bikes and why they need so many bikes in their fleet.
| A farmer has more than one animal in the stable usually, there is a full selection of colorful feathered animals, cows, sheep, and the usual unfriendly guard dog. Just like our stable of bikes really...
As mountain bike pros, we enjoy some privileges and the best of all is a big fleet of different bikes. With Norco we have a bike sponsor who has a complete range of bikes that allows us to live our passion for two-wheels in all variations. From racehorse to fun trailblazer, we have the tools to enjoy the different disciplines cycling has to offer. Whether it is a multi-day gravel trip or the gnarly Enduro World Series races.—Anita Gehrig |
Anita GehrigTeam: Norco Enduro Racing
Hometown: Laax Switzerland
Height: 180
Weight: 73kg
Age: 33
Instagram: @anitagehrig Caro GehrigTeam: Norco Enduro Racing
Hometown: Laax Switzerland
Height: 178
Weight: 72kg
Age: 33
Instagram: @caro_gehrig Sponsors: Norco Bicycles I La Marzocco I WTB I DT Swiss I Leatt I Laax I Komoot I FOX I Magura I Uvex I E13 I Deity I Cushcore I Garmin I Crankbrothers I Acros I Joes No Flats I Camelbak I TranZBag I Zuya I Indiansummer I Elite Training
Norco SightThe Gehrig twins race the Norco Sight in the Enduro World Series, and they say it is by far their most ridden bike. Anita Gehrig rode the Sight to a 4th place finish in the twin's backyard at the abbreviated EWS Zermatt this year and to a 5th place finish at EWS Finale Ligure.
Details:
Bike frame size: L / 29"
Fork: Fox 36 2021 160mm
Settings: HSC 7, LSC 12, HSR 5, LSR 6
Pressure: 68 + Tokens: 2
Rear Shock: Fox Float X2 2021 150mm
Settings: HSC 5 LSC 11 HSR 10 LSR 5
Pressure: 210 Tokens: 1
Handlebar: Anita Skywire 25mm rise 760mm / Caro Ridgeline 25mm rise 760mm
Stem length: 50mm
Brakes: Magura MT7 200/180 I Bruni Lever
Dropper post: Fox Transfer 175mm
Drivetrain: SRAM XO1 Eagle I E13 Cranks LG1 Race I E13 TRS plus 9-50T
Chainring size: 32T
Crank length: 170mm
Pedals: Crankborthers Mallet E
Wheels: DT Swiss EXC 1501 Spline One
Tires: WTB Verdict 2.5 High grip tough front, Judge 2.4 fast-rolling tough
Tire pressure (F+R): 1.35 bar I 1.55 bar
Tire inserts: Cushcore XC rear
Norco AurumThe twins say they choose the Aurum to tackle big jumps, rock gardens, and anything a World Cup DH track throws at it. With bike parks opening very late this year, the twins didn’t spend much time on the Aurum, but after the short EWS season, they tried to catch up on some big bike time and managed to race some Downhill races to finish up the season.
Caro Gehrig rode the Norco Aurum to a silver medal at the Swiss Championships behind World Champion Camille Balanche to end the season on a high.
Details:
Bike frame size: M/L (long setting) I 29"
Fork: Fox 49
Settings: HSC 12, LSC 6, HSR 6, LSR 5
Pressure: 65 PSI Tokens: 2
Rear Shock: Fox DH X2
Coilspring 450
Settings: HSC 11, LSC 9, HSR 11, LSR 9
Handlebar: Deity Racepoint 25mm rise- 780mm wide
Grips: Deity Supracush
Stem length: 50mm
Brakes: Magura MT7 200/200 I Bruni Lever
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 DH Drivetrain I E13 Cranks LG1 Race
Chainring size: 36T
Crank length: 165mm
Pedals: Crankbrothers Mallet DH
Wheels: DT Swiss FR 1950
Tire pressure (F+R): 1.4 bar - 1.6 bar
Tire inserts: Cushcore Pro rear
Norco OpticThe Gehrigs call the Norco Optic their small bike since they've built it up to be a fair bit lighter than our Enduro race rig. They use it on long rides, fast and flowy trails, and for interval training. They even also used it in their first-ever Dual Slalom race at Crankworx Innsbruck.
Details:
Bike frame size: L / 29"
Fork: Fox 34 -140mm travel
Settings: Compression 12, Rebound 14
Pressure: 68PSI Tokens: 1
Rear Shock: Fox Float DPX2 - 125mm travel
Settings: Compression 11, Rebound 6
Pressure: 230 PSI
Handlebar: Deity Skywire 760mm
Stem length: 50mm
Brakes: Magura MT8 180/160
Dropper post length: 175mm
Drivetrain: SRAM XO1 Eagle
Chainring size: 32T
Cranks: E13 XCX Race 170mm
Pedals: Crankbrothers Candy
Wheels: DT Swiss XMC1200
Tires: WTB Verdict high grip light, WTB Vigilante tough
Norco Sight VLTThe Gehrigs claim to have ridden over 1,000km on their eMTBs this season. The highlight being a massive day on Portail de Fully where they climbed 2,000 vertical meters over 55km.
With Anita nursing a knee injury right now, she says this bike was the perfect recovery tool since it let her jump straight back in without stressing her knee. The twins also say it's saved them from taking the car on many occasions.
Details:
Fork: Fox 36
Settings: HSC 15 , LSC 12, HSR 7, LSR 8
Pressure: 82 PSI Tokens: 2
Rear Shock: Fox Float DPX2
Settings: Compression 11, Rebound 7
Pressure: 240 PSI
Cockpit: Ridgeline 25mm rise 760mm
Stem length: 50mm
Brakes: Magura MT5 eSTOP 200/200
Dropper post length: 175mm
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Chainring size: 32T
Pedals: Crankbrothers Mallet DH
Motor: Shimano E8000 STEPS - 630Wh in-tube battery
Wheels: DT Swiss HX 1501 Spline
Tires: WTB Verdict 2.5 high grip tough, WTB Judge 2.4 fast rolling tough
Tire pressure (F+R): 1.4 bar, 1.6 bar
Tire inserts: rear Cushcore XC
Norco RampageThe Gehrigs live in Switzerland, with a number of pump tracks close by. For pumping and jumping, they use the Rampage. What's not to love about summer evenings riding the pump track with friends?
Details:
Bike frame size: L I 26"
Suspension: Fox 34 - 100mm travel
Cockpit: Deity
Brakes: Magura MT8 180/160
Drivetrain: Singlespeed
Wheels: DT Swiss EX 471
Favourite Pumptrack: Domat Ems and Flims
Norco SectionFor big endurance days, the Gehrigs use the Section gravel bike on big training rides with lots of climbing, but where they might want to explore beyond the end of the pavement. In the mountain region of Graubünden where the twins live, they say flat rides are nearly impossible if you don't want to end up in boredom and ride the same way twice. As a result, pretty much every ride ends up being 1,000 + vertical meters.
As you may have suspected, the twins say there is a correlation between an increase in time spent on the Section and broken hands. Caro cycled 658km with 14,050 vertical meters of elevation on the Route des Grandes Alpes from Geneva to Nice when she was unable to mountain bike with an injury.
Details:
Bike frame size: 58
Groupset: Ultegra Disc
Drivetrain: Shimano Ultegra I Cassette 11-36
Wheels: DT Swiss CRC 1400
Tires: WTB Expand 32C I Exposure 30C
Credits: Coni Lärchi for the beautiful farm settings and Balz Weber for the pictures.
I am curious to know which bike the cat rides?
Caro is more confident on the DH bike and rides it more often than I, so I would generally just copy her settings.
Cheers!
I hope we can make it to Colorado again, the riding there is so sick!!
Looks like there are still good people in the world cheers!
Seriously adorable doges
Down here at 1000 feet above sea level, we get enough bike theft to support a 24/7 network airing nothing but Nest camera footage of stuff being stolen.
Evidently, thin air and Toblerone are the cure for bicycle theft.
Been thinking of making the addition to the rear of my bike as well, as I think the pro might be too much....
Anyone?
Really prefer running the lighter weight tires, but the extra support would be welcome.
Pulling the trigger.
Good luck in the upcoming season, keep kicking ass out there!
PS: I still hope to kick her ass at the next EWS for suuuuure!!)
Man, your comment had me hoping for a second...
Last summer I began seeing electric dirt bikes on bike trails in the bush. It creates conflict on singletrack. Since common sense/courtesy no longer exists, it has to be on/off. No motors on bike trails.