31 Mar ISB SPORT BEARINGS THRIVE IN THE CAPE EPIC!
ISB Sport bearings have proven to be among the biggest winners in the latest edition of the Cape Epic, once again demonstrating their durability in the most demanding environments of high-level competition and the harshest conditions.
ISB SPORT LEAVES ITS MARK ON THE WORLD’S MOST CHALLENGING XCM RACE!
The Cannondale-ISB Sport team, Klimatiza Orbea, and Thiago Ferreira from BH all used the new BO bearings from the Endurance Series.
Cannondale – ISB SPORT TEAM’s Female Victory!
4 podiums in 6 stages
Two stage victories and two second-place finishes highlight the outstanding performance of Colombian Mónica Calderón and Dutch rider Tessa Kortekaas (from the Cannondale – ISB SPORT team) in the Cape Epic.
Their 4 podium finishes are a testament to their excellent form and the impressive performance of the ISB SPORT Endurance Series bearings, whose versatility was evident in both the time trials and the toughest stages.
The pair of Costanza and Stefanie improved day by day, finding their best version and achieving a P10 overall. A great effort and determination in their first Cape Epic together. Peeter and Chiaro overcame the stomach issues at the start of the week to finish with a Top 9 in the sixth stage and P16 overall. A clear display of resilience and perseverance.
Klimatiza Orbea Team: 2 pairs in the “Top Ten”
It was a great Cape Epic for the Klimatiza Orbea Team, where Marc Stutzmann and Samuele Porro finished fourth, and Luis Martínez and Miguel Muñoz took seventh, securing an impressive result for the Málaga-based team in the toughest MTB race in the world.
Tiago Ferreira Finisher and Top 15
The BH Coloma Team was represented by a new pairing: David Valero (BH Coloma Team) and Tiago Ferreira (Vouzela BH TF and ISB SPORT ambassador) who completed their first Absa Cape Epic together. After a promising start but some extremely tough final stages, they ultimately finished in the Top 15.
ISB Sport Bearings: Key to Performance in the Cape Epic
Heat, humidity, and an incredibly demanding course make for an explosive mix that tests the durability of bearings. All these factors came together in the challenging Cape Epic, which spanned 605 km with 16,500 meters of elevation gain.
Focused on performance and endurance, ISB SPORT introduced exclusively with its ambassadors the BO bearings from the Endurance Series for wheels, bottom brackets, suspension (VMAX), and steering. Their design and manufacturing materials enhance the following characteristics:
- Maximum anti-corrosion function
- Reduced friction
- Increased turning capacity
- Greater speed
- Higher resistance and longer lifespan
