Irina “Ira” Kalentieva:
World Champion 2009, Bronze Medalist Beijing 2008
It was a dream that came true for the Russian at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 as she took the bronze medal. This season is also not without its highlights. Silver medallist at the European Championships and podium places at the largest World Cup races. Ira’s strength is her technical riding skills, which she herself says that she was born with.
Naturally this means that the grips that she uses are extremely important for her, passing important information to her while she rides, and allowing her to handle her bike as if floating on air, whatever the conditions and weather. As a World Champion she is a very important part of the development team.
Proven: GX2 Leichtbau Carbon
Leichtbau – built for racing. The GX2 Leichtbau is the ultimate grip, offering the same slim body and a lightweight construction as the GX1 but featuring a 100% carbon bar end. Ideal for climbers.
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