Features Road Under the influence By Wendy Booher published 9 September 2007 Starting Thursday, September 6, defending world downhill champion Sabrina Jonnier will need to... Image 1 of 24Jonnier's Iron Horse Sunday World Cup(Image credit: Wendy Booher)Metal to the pedal(Image credit: Wendy Booher)WTB provides Jonnier(Image credit: Wendy Booher)There's no question(Image credit: Wendy Booher)Rock Shox's new Vivid 5.1 rear shock(Image credit: Wendy Booher)A small piece of foam(Image credit: Wendy Booher)Jonnier runs DT Swiss 440 FR hubs(Image credit: Wendy Booher)The Rock Shox Boxxer(Image credit: Wendy Booher)Sabrina Jonnier just seconds after winning her second national downhill title.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)Brand new national champ Sabrina Jonnier basks in the glory.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)Already resplendent in rainbow stripes, Sabrina Jonnier will add the "bleu, blanc, rouge" jersey to her collection.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)Something to smile about : Jonnier takes home the title.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)"S" marks the top tube of Sabrina Jonnier, super downhill racer.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)Rock Shox's new Vivid 5.1 rear shock : nothing beats the buttery smoothness of a coil spring.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)The rear derailleur housing is heavily armored to protect against damage.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)The Rock Shox Boxxer World Cup offers 203mm of bump-eating travel, while remaining among the lightest of its class.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)Jonnier's Iron Horse Sunday World Cup sports a set of well-used Avid Code brake levers.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)Metal to the pedal : Crank Brothers' Mallet M keeps Jonnier securely attached as she hurtles herself down the mountain.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)WTB provides Jonnier with its lightweight Devo saddle.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)There's no question as to who this Iron Horse belongs to.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)World Champion duo Jonnier and Iron Horse.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)A small piece of foam keeps debris from getting jammed behind the lower suspension link.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)Jonnier runs DT Swiss 440 FR hubs both front and rear.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)The Rock Shox Boxxer is one of the most popular choices on the World Cup circuit.(Image credit: Wendy Booher/Cyclingnews.com)Pro bikes, September 9, 2007Sabrina Jonnier's Team Iron Horse/Monster Energy Iron Horse Sunday World CupGet The Leadout NewsletterThe latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for reading 5 articles in the past 30 days*Join now for unlimited accessEnjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Join now Already have an account ? Sign in here *Read any 5 articles for free in each 30-day period, this automatically resetsAfter your trial you will be billed £4.99 $7.99 €5.99 per month, cancel anytime. Or sign up for one year for just £49 $79 €59 Join now for unlimited accessTry your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Join now Already have an account ? Sign in here Wendy BooherSocial Links Navigation LatestDecluttering mass starts, rewarding podium riders top changes to 2024 Life Time Grand PrixFlèche Wallonne winner Kasia Niewiadoma: 'I hope people will be inspired'Mattias Skjelmose hit by hypothermia as only 44 men finish wet and cold La Flèche WallonneSee more latest ► Most PopularBreaking the ‘vicious cycle’ – The how and why of Australia’s new ProVelo Super LeagueCancellara's Classics column: After Flanders-Roubaix double, Mathieu van der Poel should ride Liège-Bastogne-LiègeTech trends from Paris-Roubaix: Nine things we learned10 conclusions from the 2024 Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix FemmesA Sunday in Hell - Paris-Roubaix 2024 galleryThe Paris-Roubaix winner's bike: Mathieu van der Poel's Canyon Aeroad still covered in muckMen's Paris-Roubaix tech gallery: Gravel bikes, prototypes, and one enormous chainringParis-Roubaix Femmes podium bikes: Three different approaches from Kopecky, Balsamo and Georgi The Queen of the Classics - The most stunning images from Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2024Mega Paris-Roubaix women's tech gallery: Gravel tech, cobble hacks and custom paintParis-Roubaix Recon - Weather, the 'chicane', and a last taste of the cobbles - Gallery