Entering the British National Points Series with a 9th placing in 2008, Tom Deacon had a lot to prove. Deacon applied for sponsorship with 2Stage Bikes, a boutique manufacturer from NZ with a unique twin suspension system.
2Stage kitted Deacon out with their top downhill racing machine and let Deacon prove the technology to the detractors and sceptics out there. Peter Evans, 2Stage UK Manager, explains, “We wanted to give Tom a bike that we knew would be suitable for all UK tracks and conditions. We were really keen to see him achieve his goals on our Elite9 downhill bike. Tom has proved that our bikes and our technology are ideal for the range of terrain that UK Downhill has to offer”.
Tom Deacon, 22, approached 2Stage Bikes in late 2008 stating that his goal for the year was to “finish top 5 in the national ranks and ride some rad new tracks.”
It’s been an exciting season for Deacon racing in the NPS this year. Starting out on a 9th placing, Tom Deacon moved steadily up the ranks over each race to eventually take out the top spot for this series.
“I am stoked to take the national series overall, it finished my season off perfectly” says Deacon. “It’s been a good year on the new team and my 2Stage has proved consistently fast through out the year. I am already looking forward to defending my title and riding with the Number 1 board next season!”
Such impressive results are sure to bring some welcome attention to this small manufacturer from New Zealand.
2Stage will be opening their sponsored rider applications later this year. Expressions of interested are accepted via their website at any time, www.2stagebikes.com
