Specialized Factory Racing goes into 2009 with a collection of new and old faces. Both Christoph Sauser, the current World Champion, and Lene Byberg from Norway will be joined by three new members to the global team: The 2008 Under 23 UCI World Cup Champion Burry Stander, 2008 World 4X Champion and World Cup 4X Overall Champion Rafa Alvarez De Luca Lara and top USA XC & Cyclocross Rider Todd Wells.

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