Van den Ham’s number plate lives up to his bike’s name, showing some of the grit he picked up, mostly in the first 50 miles of the race after the early morning thunderstorm. Michael van den Ham’s 2018 DK200 Lauf True Grit. © Z. Schuster / Cyclocross Magazine
Michael Van den Ham’s Lauf True Grit Specifications
Frame: Lauf True Grit, carbon, flat mount disc, 12mm thru-axle
Fork: Lauf Grit SL, 30mm travel, flat mount disc, 15mm thru-axle
Shift/Brake Levers: SRAM Force 1
Brake Calipers: SRAM Force HRD
Rotors: TRP CenterLock, 160mm
Front Derailleur: Bottle opener
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force 1
Crankset: Easton EC90SL, 42t Easton Cinch ring
Cassette: SRAM, 10-42t
Chain: SRAM
Stem: Easton EC90SL
Handlebar: Easton EC70 AX, 16 degrees flare
Saddle: SDG Duster
Seatpost: Easton EC90SL
Pedals: Crankbrothers Candy 7
Wheels: Easton EA90SL alloy, tubeless
Tires: Vittoria Terreno Dry, 700c x 40mm
Top Tube Bag: Dark Speed Works Speedpack 480
Saddle Bag: Leyzne Ex Caddy
More info: laufforks.com
