Cedric Gracia Video Interview - Sea Otter 2010

by Mike Levy
Apr 17, 2010 at 15:13

We caught up with Cedric Gracia to see what he's been up to and have a closer look at his Santa Cruz V10 dowhill bike and Nickel 4X machine.

Watch the 15 minute video to see Cedric in action!

Read on...

Cedric Gracia has been busy! Besides training hard for a strong comeback from a knee injury, Cedric has been working on creating his own program: the CG racing Brigade. Watch the video to hear from the man himself!


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Cedric's Santa Cruz V10
Cedric's Santa Cruz V10




Cedric will be running RockShox suspension on all his machines
Cedric will be running RockShox suspension on all his machines




CG Racing Brigade
CG Racing Brigade











He'll be using a Nickel for 4X racing and general hooliganism
He'll be using a Nickel for 4X racing and general hooliganism


Visit Cedric's official site to keep up with him!
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101 Comments

  • + 19
flag Maksimbike (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:16)
 Wow, that is so sick looking.
I would love to ride that for anything, ++++ Santa Cruz!
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flag bikerboywill (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:27)
 suits him so well
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flag reillykintzele (Apr 17, 2010 at 16:05)
 hahaha "maybe it sound a little bit gay, but i was feeling much better"
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flag socalshredder (Apr 17, 2010 at 16:17)
 that shit is tight
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flag Rattsl (Apr 17, 2010 at 18:12)
 Cedric is funny. He has such a chill personality.
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flag bkbroiler (Apr 17, 2010 at 18:19)
 like him or not...he's straight up! Good luck CG!
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flag stinker (Apr 17, 2010 at 19:25)
 i dont know why but im so happy hes back
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flag cyrix (Apr 17, 2010 at 21:59)
 It's because he's a legend of the sport stinker. Pretty much all around awesome dude and rider.
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flag jhowlett (Apr 18, 2010 at 2:29)
 he mentioned a new v10 :0 wonder if its carbon
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flag cikudh (Apr 18, 2010 at 4:10)
 too many welding point for carbon
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flag magiccaterpillar (Apr 18, 2010 at 5:19)
 He's running hope brakes YEAH! hope all the way!!
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flag rootsrock (Apr 18, 2010 at 5:34)
 anyone else thinks the setup on that nickel looks just a little sketchy?
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flag CAMMY-1 (Apr 18, 2010 at 6:50)
 how much would you love to be the kid on his team! sounds mint, legend
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flag rydindirty (Apr 18, 2010 at 9:20)
 just me or does tha Nickel look like a Haro and many other POS?
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flag bunkey (Apr 18, 2010 at 12:35)
 I'm suprised Cedric is supported by Hope for braking, I would have thought it would be a full sram setup since he's running boxxers and X.0
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flag darkelement (Apr 18, 2010 at 13:27)
 Um You know I've always wondered...Why dont DH'ers ride pivitols?
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flag PitBullRider69 (Apr 18, 2010 at 16:48)
 has to be green! Razz
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flag vazpinto (Apr 20, 2010 at 13:48)
 new v10 will be seen in lisbon..10minutos far from my place...YEAH!
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flag mojoloz (Apr 21, 2010 at 10:04)
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flag JamisJammer95 (Feb 8, 2011 at 6:28)
 CG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag betsie Plus (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:35)
 CG = Legend.
Looks like he has been hitting the gym hard too.
Everyone whips the Nivara arch at Fort bill...... GC suicides it ;o)
Great character to be back this year.
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flag DrSanchez (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:39)
 Even Gracia is smart enough to not run those tires he designed. hahahaha....
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flag metalmike (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:53)
 hella funny! my first thought was, "high roller???, doesn't he rep schwalbe?"
I'm a MAXXIS man myself. thru and thru
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flag DirtyDee (Apr 17, 2010 at 16:23)
 Panaracer actually. High roller on the V10 and he has (for now at least) got his own panaracer on the 4x bike.

What an absolute legend tho, awesome style and attitude!
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flag kovaldesign (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:24)
 ladies in red are sexy Wink
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flag mongoosemaniac (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:25)
 Been looking foward to see how hes doing at santa cruz, looks like very well! hes gonna kill it Smile
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flag el-shreddo (Apr 17, 2010 at 19:53)
 The worldcup and general racing is so much better with CG on board. If you watch a lot of riders, you can distinguish him just by his oldschool riding style. He is a very unique rider and personality. You gotta try the hamburgers at his cafe in Andorra!
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flag transitionrider19 (Apr 17, 2010 at 22:07)
 that's sick hes coming back iv missed watching him hes got one of the greatest personalities in the scene, and hes just a bad ass rider in general from the WC-rampage hes the best
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flag kylemciver (Apr 19, 2010 at 7:44)
 Cedric is just the best sh*t in the business. So happy he's back from injury, seemed that a little bit of fun was missing from the WC last year without him.

I think it really tells a lot about his commitment to his sponsors and the sport to sit down with a website for probably close to an hour, going over his sponsors, his drive, and his plans for getting all sorts of people into racing and the product he represents.

CG for the win!
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flag norco-manik-maniak (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:18)
 I like the bikes... but for a pro it just seems.... not eye-catching if that makes sense. just doesnt stand out as a super bike for a super competitor and a legend, just my view....
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flag MCsession7 (Apr 18, 2010 at 13:15)
 Some people like their bikes simple, its all personal preference.
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flag KURTSUCKS (Apr 19, 2010 at 11:08)
 why norco-manic-maniac?what kinda super ride do you have in mind?
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flag norco-manik-maniak (Apr 20, 2010 at 9:59)
 i know its all down to personal preference thats why im saying its just my view, just saying it doesnt look amazing, even thou it has reli nice parts on it, if he is happy then i am happy for him
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flag lescart (Apr 17, 2010 at 16:08)
 Good luck cedric, always a pleasure to see you race.
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flag teapea (Apr 17, 2010 at 17:13)
 i gotta have knee surgery in june. wish i had a trainer to get me backon form afterwards
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flag styriabeef (Apr 18, 2010 at 4:55)
 I´m with you - about to have my second knee surgery (ACL) end of may.
No trainer too, but with cedric returning to wc-racing I should be able to recover for my afterworksessions that I love so much. Keeps me going. All the best
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flag nightfox (Apr 18, 2010 at 4:21)
 Am I the only one experiencing super slow loading times on videos? PB gotta do something about this. Frown
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flag subycar (Apr 17, 2010 at 18:21)
 One of the great riders in this sport and I am so glad that he landed with a great sponsor like SC.
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flag TomBo-The-One (Apr 18, 2010 at 2:11)
 Cedy, your the man. Killing on wheels, or giving it up for the next gen. Nice to see someone pulling it all out, for the love of it.
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flag xetal (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:52)
 CG good to see your back primed up as never before ! But don't forget, a beer after a race never hurts ! Good luck with the Brigade !
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flag norcocensored (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:45)
 regardless of how he fairs,mad respect for him!!!love the renewed vigor he's bringing!!!
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flag wayno05 (Apr 20, 2010 at 8:18)
 he is the best. just think if he really took it as serious as others. he would totally dominate.
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flag elzorroinphilly (Apr 19, 2010 at 8:30)
 out of curiosity, how long have gravity riders been running san marco zoncalon saddles? thought it was a tri saddle... just wondering...
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flag NIRAN666 (Jan 5, 2011 at 16:35)
 U DA MAN!!!11!!11!11!111!!11!!1!!11111 one one one one one
lol nice to see CG back in the scene, a true legend!
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flag commencal1supreme (Apr 22, 2011 at 7:19)
 got to love this man Big Grin been in racing for so long and still so fresh Smile
big ups for CG !
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flag Pat3r (Apr 17, 2010 at 17:03)
 What are the brake levers hes got on that bike thats worth more than my house?
  • + 3
flag rihuma (Apr 17, 2010 at 18:28)
 Hope Tech V2 My friend.
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flag magnator (Apr 18, 2010 at 10:21)
 He specifically said "new materials" when he spoke about the new V-10. Will it be a carbon frame?
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flag toons (Apr 17, 2010 at 16:21)
 Carbon V10's should be interesting.

CG = top bloke, dude all the best for 2010.
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flag wildwood (Apr 18, 2010 at 0:32)
 lol anyone else notice all the birds flying around him? jesus! I had to rewind because I was distracted.
  • + 2
flag iamamodel (Apr 18, 2010 at 19:56)
 You have A.D.D. Welcome to the club!
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  • + 2
flag ridex (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:17)
 ya dream rides right there
  • + 7
flag rydindirty (Apr 18, 2010 at 9:20)
 nightmares are dreams too
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flag sloperider (Apr 18, 2010 at 13:29)
 what a bummer of a 4x bike
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flag yonyon1231 (Apr 18, 2010 at 12:19)
 at last he runs rock shox
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  • + 1
flag StuartParker (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:39)
 So f*cking sick. One of the nicest bikes ive seen, loving the colours so lush
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flag be-em-ex (Apr 18, 2010 at 12:14)
 the nickel looks like your gunna fly over the bars. needs a lower standover height?
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flag chichimacao (Apr 18, 2010 at 2:45)
 uauuuuuuuuu Nice machine beautiful!!!!
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flag downhill101 (Apr 18, 2010 at 10:17)
 Cedric is the f*cking man!!
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flag rom73 (Apr 19, 2010 at 3:42)
 French Riders Powa !!!!
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  • + 1
flag patmills (Apr 18, 2010 at 6:15)
 If cedric stays injury free, he's gona be on it - glad he's back
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flag huse (Apr 20, 2010 at 10:02)
 i love the fact that he doesn't run flat bars!
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flag anto (Apr 22, 2010 at 6:17)
 CG is an utter Legend.. Would love to see him do well this year..
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flag rihuma (Apr 17, 2010 at 18:09)
 The new V10 presentation in Portugal, Lousã!!!
WOW!

Quem Diria! hehe
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flag telmofebra (Apr 19, 2010 at 12:51)
 i think im going to ride in louzan again this weekend Big Grin
maybe to see these awsome riders! the best of the world! Yeaah Big Grin
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flag craigmarshall (Apr 17, 2010 at 16:04)
 the guy is a legend
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flag pozzer (Apr 17, 2010 at 16:38)
 Straight up, funny guy. Good to have you back on the circuit!
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flag XCNewfie (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:52)
 CEDRIC GRACIA = HERO!
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flag waterfall99 (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:50)
 stoked to see cedric back and ready to rip!!
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flag INDIAN (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:18)
 well, Cedric is insane!
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flag jayz1920 (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:39)
 for the fully
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flag flikende (Apr 17, 2010 at 16:42)
 so they really are making a new v10
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flag metalmike (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:53)
 is "hooliganism" kinda like shenanigans?
  • + 1
flag stevesav44 (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:59)
 yes sir!
  • + 9
flag bomberdave (Apr 17, 2010 at 16:36)
 Ill pistol whip the next guy who says shenanigans
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flag dirtjumper771 (Apr 17, 2010 at 17:25)
 shenanigans
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flag HaloTornado (Apr 18, 2010 at 8:25)
 "hey farva whats the name of that place with all the fancy crap on the walls" haha quality film
loving the new bikes and cant wait to see him race them
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flag cyrix (Apr 18, 2010 at 18:21)
 You mean Shenaigans? You're talking about Shenanigans's, right?
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flag ziggyzuggy (Apr 17, 2010 at 18:54)
 snt cruz is like an all star team
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flag ffsuperdave (Apr 17, 2010 at 16:46)
 I ride nothing but Santa Cruz and that bike is sick!!!
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flag stefan-ram (Apr 17, 2010 at 23:25)
 Cedric have the best bike
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flag armenchiki (Apr 19, 2010 at 8:09)
 I love U cedric
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flag likeomg (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:17)
 I want 1 o.O
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flag dirtjumper771 (Apr 18, 2010 at 18:45)
 i want many
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flag matti21 (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:36)
 sweet! in one week a i'll meet CGBig Grin
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flag mbjz (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:29)
 cant wait to see what the new v-10 looks like
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flag Mack-the-Beast (Apr 18, 2010 at 3:39)
 hes such a nice guy!
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flag jackiee130dirt (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:52)
 nicee lookin bikee
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flag dirtywhoor (Apr 17, 2010 at 17:57)
 this guy is so sick
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flag mic9654 (Apr 18, 2010 at 18:59)
 funny guy
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flag mcscabby (Apr 17, 2010 at 23:51)
 hope brakes?
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flag BlurRider (Apr 18, 2010 at 9:39)
 cedric thinks riding a v10 is gonna make him a winner...joker
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flag mastershredder1 (Apr 18, 2010 at 11:15)
 its not the bike that makes u a winner i think they call it talent which sets racers apart!
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flag samu183 (Apr 17, 2010 at 15:32)
 Shit, I do a list of my dream bike, and It's almost this!! Only 2 pieces to change! Wink Sick bike!
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flag sh4dy (Apr 18, 2010 at 9:53)
 The Commencal was cooler and more stylish.It was made just for CG.
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flag nightfox (Apr 18, 2010 at 10:00)
 It might make you think like that because Commencal is a french company so it fits.
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flag mastershredder1 (Apr 20, 2010 at 13:24)
 commencal is from Andora!
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flag nightfox (Apr 20, 2010 at 14:43)
 Which is nearby France Wink
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flag madbiker100 (Apr 18, 2010 at 17:32)
 talks to much
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flag monkey73 (Apr 20, 2010 at 4:47)
 yes I have to admit he did talk's to much but it's only because he had to talk in english even if english wasn't that bad for a frenchy like us!!

Cedric Président !! Go for it !!
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flag madbiker100 (Apr 21, 2010 at 0:23)
 nar i think he was good just edited badly
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