Bikes of the 2017 Mountain Bike World Champs: Instagram Round-up

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Instagram has been host to an image-plethora of some exceptional custom downhill and cross-country bikes ahead of the Mountain Bike World Champs being contested in Cairns this weekend. We've curated a few stand-out builds that are sure to evoke enough bike envy to have you start thinking about your next build!

Downhill Bikes

:flag-us::fire: @aarongwin1

A post shared by The YT Mob (@the_yt_mob) on Sep 6, 2017 at 8:46pm PDT

Fresh from wrapping up the world cup, Aaron Gwin looks ready to cap off his strong season aboard his YT Tues. If you listen closely, you can almost hear the freedom...

My mechanic has done a pretty tidy job of this work of art! Thanks at @woodmans_finest... going to blast a few runs on it this afternoon to break her in!

A post shared by Danny Hart (@dannyhart1) on Sep 1, 2017 at 7:25pm PDT

Reigning Downhill World Champion, Danny Hart is a fan of his custom Moonraker, so are we.

My @trekbikes session has Returned as a White Wizard for World Champs! ??? Full team ?? colours for me, @gee_atherton @kade_2000 Thanks Trek! #mtbworldchamps #treksession ? @svenmartinphoto beach front photo shoot #hardwork ?

A post shared by Rachel Atherton (@rachybox) on Sep 6, 2017 at 3:07pm PDT

Trek Factory Racing rider and multiple World Champ Rachel Atherton shows off the fresh team colours of her Trek Session race rig.

? Worlds Bike ? bit of stealth action but the lightest dh bike I have ever had! #lighterthanyourtrailbike

A post shared by Troy Brosnan (@troybrosnan) on Sep 6, 2017 at 3:37pm PDT

Australian Troy Brosnan claims his Canyon Sender the lightest DH bike he has ever ridden!

Just WOW ? @samhill13 Mega 275 C ready for worlds #itsanattitude Link in our bio. Photo: @fraserbrittonphoto

A post shared by Nukeproofbikes (@nukeproofbikes) on Sep 6, 2017 at 12:50am PDT

Sam Hill is confident he can race his Nukeproof Mega 275 C enduro bike in the downhill World Championships. We have no doubt he'll tackle the 1.9km course with speed and style.

First shot of @gregminnaar's 2017 World Champs edition #V1029er in Cairns! ?@svenmartinphoto

A post shared by Santa Cruz Bicycles (@santacruzbicycles) on Sep 5, 2017 at 11:24am PDT

Downhill legend Greg Minaar's Santa Cruz V10 flies the South African flag with this super neat custom paint job.

@littletrace13 is ready for the first day of practice on her DH9! #onpolygonbikes ? @davetrumporephoto

A post shared by Polygon Bikes (@polygonbikes) on Sep 6, 2017 at 6:14pm PDT

Cairns local, and podium chance Tracy Hannah will be doing her country proud this weekend piloting her green and gold Polygon DH9.

We've enjoyed some time in Queensland but now it's time to focus and ride this horse as fast as i can ? Thank you @commencalbikes @spankbikes @srammtb @rockshox and all my other sponsors for this beauty ???@kenophotographie

A post shared by Myriam Nicole (@myriam_nicole) on Sep 6, 2017 at 1:56am PDT

Myriam Nicole will saddle up on this neat looking Commencal Supreme DH V4.2 adorned with French colours.

Absolutely blown away with @fatcreations job on my worlds bike! Thanks so much @pivot_cyclesusa @renthal_cycling @fox @reynoldscycling #desertcamo #camo

A post shared by Bernard Kerr (@bernard_kerr) on Sep 5, 2017 at 4:20pm PDT

t> We love the unique look of Bernard Kerr's Pivot Phoenix. Keep an eye out for more Pivot custom paint jobs around Smithfield!

Looks like I haven't been the only one getting tan on the beach ? Special Demo for worlds Boooooya ! #luckyloic #SuperBruni @iamspecialized_mtb Photo : Seb Schieck

A post shared by Loic Bruni (@loicbruni29) on Sep 6, 2017 at 5:26am PDT

Specialized rarely fails to deliver absolute masterpieces of paint jobs for its bikes. Loic Bruni reveals his custom S-works Demo.

Cross country (XC)

Bike ready! #bmcfs01 #mtbworldscairns

A post shared by Julien Absalon (@julien_absalon) on Sep 6, 2017 at 3:21am PDT

Julien Absalon soaks up the views of his BMC CFS 01, his cross-country weapon of choice features a KS Lev dropper seatpost - not a common sight on cross country race bikes

I am in love. Say ?? to my extra pink, extra sparkly S-Works Epic for world champs this weekend! Thank you so much to @iamspecialized_mtb and @bbcopeland for all the work that went into this badass race machine and for making me feel like such a princess. Cant wait to race it!! ????#sparklewatts #pinkpanther #badbeach #tropicalaf #thisisgoingtobeepic

A post shared by Kate Courtney (@kateplusfate) on Sep 3, 2017 at 5:38pm PDT

We can't wait to see USA national champion Kate Courtney aboard her custom painted S-Works Epic fly through the trees on race day.

We checked out the world's fastest MTB: @nschurter's Scott Spark RC 900. Will he complete his perfect season with a win at Cairns World Champs? Find the full bike check on Flow Swipe ?in our Stories for more #bikeonscott #scottspark #N1NO #mtbworlds #mtbworldscairns #SRAM

A post shared by flow_mtb (@flow_mtb) on Sep 5, 2017 at 6:48pm PDT

Nino Schurter's custom Scott Spark RC 900 is truly a special piece of work. Our friends over at Flow Mountain Bike take us up close and personal

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