Sam Hill and flat pedals, after over 20 years at the highest level of mountain biking the two are synonymous with each other. The question every interviewer asked Sam on his decision to switch to enduro; “are you going to clip in?” Sam’s response was always the same “Nah”. The 2017, 2018 & 2019 Enduro World Series Championships titles have well and truly silenced any doubters regarding what is possible when Sam is concerned.
Look beyond the stages and towards the back of the team pits you may see a man that has been an integral part to Sam’s success. A man that has been by Sam’s side nearly all his career; Jacy Shumilak. Much more than just a “mechanic” to Sam, he’s a friend and the two share an almost Jedi like method of communication when it comes to setting up the race bike. In Jacy’s skills, Sam can find that extra degree of confidence that every time he breaks that start line he’s on the fastest, most dialed machine possible.
Beyond the normal tools of the trade, Jacy is always working with Sam for the smallest advantage. If you study Sam’s bike, you will notice a few little twerks; often influenced from moto and refinements to product ergonomics to suit Sam’s quest for that ultimate comfort on the bike and performance. This is the starting point for the Sam Hill Enduro Pedal.
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