Páez, a 37-year-old who rides for the Team Giant-Liv Polimedical team based in Italy, made the marathon world championships the focus of his season. He finished third last year and this year was able to take the top step on the podium.
Speaking about the course in Grächen, which featured more than 13,000 feet of climbing, Páez said: “It was really technical, so I started to prepare for this race at the beginning of the season.”
Páez built up his Anthem Advanced Pro 29 to be as lightweight as possible. On race day, it weighed just 20.6 pounds
Here’s a detailed look at the bike Páez used to earn the biggest win of his career:
Frame: Giant Anthem Advanced Pro 29 Size Medium
Shock: DT Swiss S313 Carbon Tuning; 3 positions: Lock, Medium, Open; Tuned Lock Out remote
Fork: Fox 32 Float SC Factory, 100mm travel, Boost 15x110mm tuning; 3 positions: Lock, Medium, Open.
Stem: Axevo 100mm - 28 degrees
Handlebar: Leonardi Factory 720mm
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Carbon
Seatpost: Leonardi Factory 27.2mm
Brakes: Hope Race Eco X2 160mm
Rear derailleur: SRAM XX1
Shift lever: SRAM XX1
Cassette: Leonardi Factory 9/48 12v
Chain: SRAM XX1
Crankset: SRM Carbon with power meter, 175mm
Rims: Cyp Carbon 25mm 29-inch
Front tire: Maxxis Ardent Race
Rear tire: Maxxis Aspen