Dutch/Belgian trade team MerlanDuo will be sponsored by Trek bikes for 2006. Trek will be providing the team with high performance materials in all disciplines including the Elite 9.9 OCLV carbon and the Top Fuel for cross-country for the team (which includes European U23 champ Rudi van Houts). Downhill rider Nico Vink will be riding the new Session 10 & 77. Bas de Bever will use the 'Jack Three' in four-cross events.
