Sean McCarrol and his XL Giant Glory Advanced. He chose the XL to give enough room to fit his dog on the top tube, as seen on Rachel Throop's Instagram

Brendan Fairclough and his chain free Scott Gambler. The new linkage we spotted earlier this week is still installed, but in a different position to the Whip Off setup.

Crankworx Rotorua once again proved to be the perfect opportunity for riders to see who's been working hard over the off-season and who still has some way to go. It's also the first high-profile opportunity for riders and teams alike to show off their new bikes and gear to the public...