During a quiet moment on the 2011 Trans Provence stage race, Mick Kirkman sat down with the legend and talked in-depth about how to set up your pedals and cleats for maximum downhill performance.

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Watch the video and learn from the master.

Multiple downhill world champion Fabien Barel is known as a methodical tinkerer and obsessive tuner.

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There is always something to be learned from his set-up, whether it be suspension, tyres or even clothing.