Drop Bar Downhill Bike: Peak Gravel Madness

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Meet Connor, gent behind this creation

This interesting bike was spotted at the conclusion of the 2026 Whiskey Tango Fondo.

In this video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist meets with Connor, the bike’s owner, to provide a quick run through of his Drop Bar Downhill Bike, as ridden at the 2026 Whiskey Tango Fondo! Wild stuff!

Drop Bar Downhill Bike Video

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Video Cover Photo by The Orange Helmet Guy

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Additional Photos

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Connor riding the 100 mile WTF course that featured 10k feet of climbing
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Crushing a descent with Dropper Post activated

The photos above are by The Orange Helmet Guy

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Wide-range cassette for a Downhill Bike
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8″ of Travel, Front & Rear. Fox 40 Shock
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Wireless Dropper Seatpost
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Slammed FSA -17 Stem

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