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... Comments 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 Wendy BooherSocial Links Navigation LatestAlejandro Valverde a candidate to become national coach at Spanish Cycling Federation'Depth is our strength' as young talent fortifies 2025 EF-Oatly-Cannondale to support Faulkner, Jackson, RoyRemco Evenepoel fractures rib, shoulder blade and hand in training collision, Soudal-QuickStep confirmSee more latest ► Most PopularWaterproof jackets are getting worse, but here are seven reasons why it doesn’t actually matterEthnic diversity in pro cycling - Why is 95% of the WorldTour White?'He can be on the podium of a Grand Tour' - Matteo Jorgenson finds a perfect fit at Visma-Lease a Bike'Collateral damage' - What impact could Donald Trump’s tariffs have on the bike industry?Olav Kooij confident in future at Visma-Lease a Bike but Tour de France debut still 'not the most likely' in 2025Mavi García on racing at over 40 - 'I'm still getting better'Faster, richer, louder - How 2024 has changed gravel and off-road racingRetirement class of 2024 – The riders calling time on their racing careersA year in numbers: The statistics that defined the 2024 road cycling seasonBiggest ever Rouleur Live gallery: Pro tech, beautiful paint, and one-off money no object bikesThe 10 biggest breakthrough riders of 2024