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Amy Dombroski's Primus Mootry custom

  • Amy Dombroski (Schlamm p/b Clement and Primus Mootry) will finish out the 'cross season on a custom-built Primus Mootry.

    Amy Dombroski (Schlamm p/b Clement and Primus Mootry) will finish out the 'cross season on a custom-built Primus Mootry.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The round top tube is supplied by Edge Composites and bonded into aluminum ends.

    The round top tube is supplied by Edge Composites and bonded into aluminum ends.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Crankbrothers' Candy 4ti pedals are a popular choice in the 'cross scene for their superior mud shedding ability.

    Crankbrothers' Candy 4ti pedals are a popular choice in the 'cross scene for their superior mud shedding ability.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The SRAM Force rear derailleur technical sits second-fiddle in the line but differs little from Red in practice.

    The SRAM Force rear derailleur technical sits second-fiddle in the line but differs little from Red in practice.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The rear triangle is purposefully shaped to lend more compliance to the rear end.

    The rear triangle is purposefully shaped to lend more compliance to the rear end.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Dombroski uses a single-ring setup exclusively so the frame is only fitted with two sets of cable stops.

    Dombroski uses a single-ring setup exclusively so the frame is only fitted with two sets of cable stops.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The FSA K-Force SB0 carbon post is presumably cut to length and is topped with a fi'zi:k Antares saddle.

    The FSA K-Force SB0 carbon post is presumably cut to length and is topped with a fi'zi:k Antares saddle.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The S-bend seat stays are ovalized below the brake posts to add a bit of vertical flex for better traction and comfort.

    The S-bend seat stays are ovalized below the brake posts to add a bit of vertical flex for better traction and comfort.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The clean and purposeful frame design uses carbon fiber only for the top tube and down tube.

    The clean and purposeful frame design uses carbon fiber only for the top tube and down tube.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The seat tube is perfectly round from end to end.

    The seat tube is perfectly round from end to end.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Dombroski is officially sponsored by Clement tires but the Reynolds carbon tubulars are wrapped with Challenge rubber for now.

    Dombroski is officially sponsored by Clement tires but the Reynolds carbon tubulars are wrapped with Challenge rubber for now.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Dombroski's SRAM Force BB30 crankarms measure just 170mm in length. For the sake of reference, Katie Compton stands 14cm taller and runs 175mm arms.

    Dombroski's SRAM Force BB30 crankarms measure just 170mm in length. For the sake of reference, Katie Compton stands 14cm taller and runs 175mm arms.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Dombroski likes the SRAM Red cassette for its light weight but acknowledges that it's a fair weather-only bit.

    Dombroski likes the SRAM Red cassette for its light weight but acknowledges that it's a fair weather-only bit.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The tall and narrow chain stays taper to a more rounded shaped before being welded to the aluminum dropouts.

    The tall and narrow chain stays taper to a more rounded shaped before being welded to the aluminum dropouts.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Dombroski hails from Vermont and pays homage with the state flag on her top tube.

    Dombroski hails from Vermont and pays homage with the state flag on her top tube.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The SRAM Force DoubleTap levers are wrapped with Hudz aftermarket brake hoods.

    The SRAM Force DoubleTap levers are wrapped with Hudz aftermarket brake hoods.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Like most pro 'cross riders, Dombroski runs her levers high on the bars.

    Like most pro 'cross riders, Dombroski runs her levers high on the bars.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The bottom bracket area is built without a chain stay bridge for better mud clearance.

    The bottom bracket area is built without a chain stay bridge for better mud clearance.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Doh! Dombroski's Rotor Q-Ring was actually installed backwards when we shot these images but she corrected it before heading out to the Mercer Cup in New Jersey.

    Doh! Dombroski's Rotor Q-Ring was actually installed backwards when we shot these images but she corrected it before heading out to the Mercer Cup in New Jersey.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Stopping power is provided by TRP's featherweight EuroX Magnesium cantilevers.

    Stopping power is provided by TRP's featherweight EuroX Magnesium cantilevers.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • A carbon FSA K-Force Compact bar is clamped into an OS-99 forged alloy stem.

    A carbon FSA K-Force Compact bar is clamped into an OS-99 forged alloy stem.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The one-piece alloy dropouts are simple and light.

    The one-piece alloy dropouts are simple and light.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Dombroski says her Ritchey WCS Carbon 'cross fork offers lots of mud clearance and runs chatter-free.

    Dombroski says her Ritchey WCS Carbon 'cross fork offers lots of mud clearance and runs chatter-free.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Primus Mootry builder Joe DePaemelaere swaps in a carbon fiber top tube and down tube to save weight and soften the ride.

    Primus Mootry builder Joe DePaemelaere swaps in a carbon fiber top tube and down tube to save weight and soften the ride.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Gore sealed derailleur cables help maintain shift performance in adverse conditions and decrease service intervals even with frequent washing.

    Gore sealed derailleur cables help maintain shift performance in adverse conditions and decrease service intervals even with frequent washing.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The head tube houses a straight, non-tapered 1 1/8" carbon steerer.

    The head tube houses a straight, non-tapered 1 1/8" carbon steerer.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Nothing to see in here: the left-hand lever is devoid of internals as Dombroski prefers to run a single chainring.

    Nothing to see in here: the left-hand lever is devoid of internals as Dombroski prefers to run a single chainring.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Dombroski's bike is fitted with a prototype K-Edge inner chain watcher but production units are now available to the public.

    Dombroski's bike is fitted with a prototype K-Edge inner chain watcher but production units are now available to the public.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com