Jonty Williamson
Yeti Factory Downhill
I am a 16 year old mountain biker from Palmerston North, New zealand. I enjoy all aspects of mountain biking but riding downhill would be my favorite.
Age
16
Yeti bike of choice and why:
SB160, It's perfect for my local bike park while also being capable of getting through rough and difficult terrain.
Favorite race event:
My favorite event would be the Crankworx Rotorua DH because it always has a good atmosphere.
Favorite Yeti Rider:
Richie Rude
The biggest risk I have taken:
Attempting a 360 on my dirt jump bike, it took a while for me to land it.
Something I always bring out on a ride:
My earshots to listen to music and I'll bring something to eat.
Wildest encounter out on the trail was:
Almost hitting a wallaby on the track in Rotorua while doing dh laps.
When I'm not out racing you will find me doing:
I will be out riding at my local park or riding my dirtbike with mates.
Choose the Label(s) that best describes you:
Enthusiastic
Most underrated place to go and why:
Arapuke mountain bike park, NZ. It's where I grew up and I think it has some awesome trails that not many people know about.
Accolades:
- 2024 - 1st U17 Crankworx Rotorua DH
- 2024 - 1st U17 Silverstar Summer Series DH
- 2024 - 1st U17 National School Champs DH
- 2024 - 1st U17 Overall NZDH Series
- 2024 - 2nd U17 Overall National MTBNZ Series
Jonty’s Kit
Kit Details
clip pedals
760mm 30mm rise bars with a 35mm stem
cushcore in front and back
tend to run my rebound a bit faster than normal.