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FINISH After the first four world rounds of the 2019 season we pass the halfway stage of the series with a strong lead in the Trial World Championship. The points advantage may look good but with the target, as always, on my back I have to be at the very top of my riding. In Japan on day two I once again took it to the very limit, parting with no marks and taking the victory in the process. WORDS: TONI BOU WITH JOHN HULME • PICTURES: TRIALS MEDIA
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lready it’s been a strange championship, starting as it did with the qualifying problems in Italy with the heavy rain; it meant our starting order in TrialGP was decided by a ballot. It’s always difficult at the start of the season to know your limits in your riding but after the first lap in Italy, I parted with just four marks on the second lap to take the victory, which I was happy with. The long-haul flight to Japan, which is the only two-day event in the season, is rewarded with the opportunity to perform in front of the HRC ‘Top Brass’. On day one my qualifying time left me behind two of my rivals but in the wet conditions I took a clear victory. On day two, and with the hazards drying out, I went around the two laps of 15 hazards with my feet firmly on the footrests; yes a victory, parting with no marks, as they say: ‘Clean to the Finish’. You would not believe the pressure you
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put yourself under but the bonus is the elation when you finish. It was also a good sensation to have my Repsol Honda team-mate Takahisa Fujinami on the podium as he took two third-placed finishes. On our first visit to the Netherlands since 1979, it was the heat that was the problem. I topped qualifying for the first time and took another confident victory with my score of one mark on observation and five on time. It was then to Belgium, where the action was hotter in more ways than one! The heat was unbelievable, as was the action. After the opening lap, I was trailing Jeroni Fajardo by three marks as we both lost one mark each on time. On the second lap, it was very close going right to the last hazard of the day. I attacked the steep climb of section 15 and the four-stroke power was at its very best as I maintained my 2019 100 per cent winning record. Until next time! – Toni Bou
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TRRS One R – A Natural Evolution
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Available in engine capacity sizes of 125cc, 250cc, 280cc and 300cc, the new TRRS One R 2020 maintains the essence of the ONE model, which is easily distinguished by its aluminium anodized frame and the Tech Aluminium front fork, propelled on this occasion by the new engine of the RR and equipped with a one-track REIGER rear shock and a Keihin carburettor. The incorporation of the ONE R model by TRS to its catalogue responds to the continued demand from consumers of a motorcycle using top components at a more affordable price. Developed on the basis of the ONE, there is an improvement in quality when using the new engine of the RR with better performance on the rear suspension thanks to a REIGER shock one-track, simple and effective, and with the incorporation of a Keihin carburettor enhancing its Racing style. New One R features include other differences from the ONE such as the Neken handlebar, the front brake clamp from Braktec, the four-piston brake calliper and Galfer disks, Dunlop D803 GP tyres, new frame side protectors and the new chain tensioner. All the contact details for more information can be found in the advert in this magazine.
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DL Replica 2020 IN WVertigo The new DL Replica, available in 250cc and 300cc versions, is an evolution of last year’s hugely successful model. It has been created thanks to Dougie’s vast wealth of knowledge and experience gained whilst winning his 12 world titles. In addition to which we can add his four straight victories of the SSDT & recent back-to-back victories of the Scott Trial, always aboard Vertigo. All of this unrivalled experience and expertise has been channelled directly into the designing and building of this new DL Replica. Dougie has spent endless hours working very closely together with a team of engineers at the Vertigo factory, intensively testing and refining the machine during the past months. This has enabled them to build the most responsive, agile, smooth and refined Vertigo to date.
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TONI BOU 12x FIM Trial World Champion 2007-2018 13x FIM X-Trial World Champion 2007-2019
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Trials on TV
If you like watching your motorcycle trials on the TV don’t despair, because you can catch up on all the action from the comfort of your own home by tuning into the 26-minute highlights programme. Here’s the list of satellite channels bringing TrialGP to your television around the globe: Africa XP: Pan Africa; Express Sport/ MSP: Japan; FOX Asia: Pan Asia; C-MORE: Finland; RMC Sport: France, Sub Saharien, Andorra, Belgium, Luxemburg, Monaco, Switzerland; Freesports: UK and Ireland; Sportitalia: Italy; SportTV: Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea, Cape Verde, Sao Tome & Principe; TVE: Spain; FOX Australia: Australia; SKY New Zealand: New Zealand. Alternatively, you can view the best bits from TrialGP Italy digitally anywhere in the world here: Motorsport.com – Motorvision – Two Wheels TV. Don’t forget, you can keep up to speed with all the weekend’s action as it unfolds at trialgp.com or by downloading the free TrialGP Live app and via the social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – just search for TrialGP.
New DVD 2019 SSDT releases After a short delay we now have for sale the latest DVD action from the CJB collection in the form of the excellent coverage of both the 2019 Scottish Six Days Trial and the 2019 Pre65 Scottish. Both titles give extensive, exciting and exclusive coverage of the two most popular trials events in the world for you to sit back and enjoy. You can go online and visit: www.trialmaguk.com or why not visit your local trials dealer, who may well have them in stock.
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TRRS XTRACK Electric Start 2020 The new Xtrack model from TRS is changing the concept of the sport of motorcycle trials. TRS Motorcycles engineers have completely redesigned the propeller to integrate an electric start mechanism unique on the market. It’s small, light, reliable, effective and integrated – are some of the adjectives that define it. Jordi Tarres, TRS Motorcycles: “I believe totally in this project; our obsession to evolve and improve the model has led us to the complete redesign of the engine, new crankcase, new crankshaft, new flywheel and new cover to achieve an exceptional result. With a bearing system – free-wheel, one-way bearing – bathed in oil, we have achieved an immediate and powerful response. We have also achieved the best possible integration in the machine so that it is very compact, thanks to its optimal reduction of gears and its powerful 500W Mitsuba SM18 motor together with the Ion-Lithium battery weighing only 400 grams”. All the contact details for more information can be found in the advert in this magazine.
2019 Jurassic 3-Day Trial As a supporter and partner of this event Trial Magazine is following the preparation for this competition. If you are thinking of competing you need to be in touch with the organisers as soon as possible due to the logistics of travel arrangements etc. Follow Jurassic 3-Day Trial on Facebook or Jurassic Trial on Instagram and on the web at www.JurassicTrial.com for the latest news from Costa Rica 2019.
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ITALY • JAPAN • HOLLAND • BELGIUM We at Trial Magazine are always open to trying something different and for the 2019 FIM Trial World Championship we are breaking the coverage down. It’s sometimes hard to report correctly and so in this issue we will feature the first four rounds: Italy, Japan, Holland and Belgium. In issue 77 there will be two rounds, Portugal and France, and we will finish with a review of the final round in Spain in issue 78 We will also have a dedicated section for the Qualifying, TrialGP Ladies and the TrialE classes – enjoy! Note that the second round in Japan was the only two-day points-scoring event in the calendar. WORDS AND PICTURES: TRIAL MAGAZINE
TrialGP It’s still the old school that rule at the top of the sport: Toni Bou, Adam Raga and Jeroni Fajardo. Throw in the oldest rider in the class, Takahisa Fujinami, and the question is ‘who is going to raise the game to challenge them?’ Toni Bou unbeaten at the half-way stage – wow! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND FOUR OF SEVEN: 1: Toni Bou
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(Repsol Honda-ESP) 100; 2: Adam Raga (TRRS-ESP) 81; 3: Jeroni Fajardo (Gas Gas-ESP) 67; 4: Takahisa Fujinami (Repsol Honda-JPN) 66; 5: Jamie Busto (Vertigo-ESP) 51; 6: James Dabill (Beta-GBR) 50; 7: Franz Kadlec (TRRS-DEU) 43; 8: Jorge Casales (Vertigo-ESP) 42; 9: Benoit Bincaz (Beta-FRA) 39; 10: Miquel Gelabert (Sherco-ESP) 33; 11: Jack Price (Gas Gas-GBR) 26; 12: Dan Peace (Sherco-GBR) 14; 13: Arnau Farre (Jotagas-ESP) 11; 14: Oriol Noguera (Jotagas-ESP) 10; 15: Kenichi Kuroyama (Yamaha-JPN) 7; 16: Andrea Riva (TRRS-ITA) 6; 17: Tomoyuki Ogawa (Honda-JPN) 3; 18: Fumitaka Nozaki (YamahaJPN) 3.
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It’s still the old school that rule at the top of the sport: Toni Bou, Adam Raga and Jeroni Fajardo. Throw in the oldest rider in the class, Takahisa Fujinami, and the question is ‘who is going to raise the game to challenge them?’ Toni Bou unbeaten at the half-way stage – wow! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND FOUR OF SEVEN: 1: Toni Bou (Repsol Honda-ESP) 100; 2:
TrialGP: Toni Bou (Repsol Honda -ESP)
Adam Raga (TRRS-ESP) 81; 3: Jeroni Fajardo (Gas Gas-ESP) 67; 4: Takahisa Fujinami (Repsol Honda-JPN) 66; 5: Jamie Busto (Vertigo-ESP) 51; 6: James Dabill (Beta-GBR) 50; 7: Franz Kadlec (TRRS-DEU) 43; 8: Jorge Casales (Vertigo-ESP) 42; 9: Benoit Bincaz (BetaFRA) 39; 10: Miquel Gelabert (Sherco-ESP) 33; 11: Jack Price (Gas Gas-GBR) 26; 12: Dan Peace (Sherco-GBR) 14; 13: Arnau Farre (Jotagas-ESP) 11; 14: Oriol Noguera (Jotagas-ESP) 10; 15: Kenichi Kuroyama (Yamaha-JPN) 7; 16: Andrea Riva (TRRS-ITA) 6; 17: Tomoyuki Ogawa (Honda-JPN) 3; 18: Fumitaka Nozaki (Yamaha-JPN) 3.
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Talk about hot – and we do not just mean the temperatures! The reigning champion Matteo Grattarola has built up a small cushion at the head of the championship with three wins. Other wins have come from Alexandre Ferrer and Gabriel Marcelli, but will the fight for the final podium positions let Grattarola get away and take another championship crown? We will see! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOUR OF SEVEN: 1: Matteo Grattarola (Honda-ITA) 92; 2: Gabriel Marcelli (Montesa-ESP) 78; 3: Toby Martyn (Beta-GBR) 77; 4: Alexandre Ferrer (Sherco-FRA) 61; 5: Francesc Moret (Montesa-ESP) 56; 6: Aniol Gelabert (Scorpa-ESP) 49; 7: Jack Peace (Sherco-GBR) 47; 8: Luca Petrella (Beta-ITA) 44; 9: Hakon Pedersen (Gas GasNOR) 26; 10: Sondre Haga (TRRS-NOR) 26; 11: Billy Green (Montesa-GBR) 22; 12: Lorenzo Gondola (Vertigo-ITA) 18; 13: Teo Colairo (Gas Gas-FRA) 18; 14: Pablo Suarez (Gas Gas-ESP) 16; 15: Akira Shibata (Vertigo-JPN) 10.
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With four wins and one hand on the world title, France has a new trials star in Kieran Touly on the Scorpa. The fight for second could go all the way to the wire between Marco Mempoer and Alberto Rabino. With one win in the Netherlands under his belt Mempoer has the upper hand, but can he retain his nerve? We are sure Rabino will have something to say about that! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOUR OF FIVE: 1: Kieran Touly (Scorpa-FRA) 91; 2: Marco Mempoer (Beta-AUT) 73; 3: Alberto Rabino (Beta-ITA) 72; 4: Alex Canales (Gas Gas-ESP) 66; 5: Arthur Rovery (Sherco-FRA) 63; 6: Pau Martinez (Vertigo-ESP) 60; 7: Pol Medinya (TRRS-ESP) 50; 8: Dylan Ball (Beta-NZL) 36; 9: Ben Dignan (Gas Gas-ESP) 21; 10: Jake Eley (Beta-GBR) 20; 11: Jonathan Heidal (TRRS-DEU) 14; 12: Haruto Miyazawa (Beta-JPN) 13; 13: Kaoru Isogaya (Beta-JPN) 13; 14: Philipp Eberharter (TRRS-AUT) 10; 15: Fabio Schollar (Beta-AUT) 10.
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With points recorded from ten manufacturers it’s the mighty Montesa who once again hold the upper hand, with Toni Bou and Matteo Grattarola heading their respective championships with the four-stroke Cota 4RT ahead of the two-strokes behind them.
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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOUR OF SEVEN: 1: Montesa 178; 2: Beta 134; 3: TRRS 107; 4: Sherco 101; 5: Gas Gas 98; 6: Honda 95; 7: Vertigo 76; 8: Scorpa 49; 9: Jotagas 15; 10: Yamaha: 7.
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PROTOTYPE TENACI-WONG
Is it time for the Chinese?
We picked what was probably the wettest day in late June for the test on the new Tenaci-Wong, but we were most certainly interested as the new UK importer Dan Clarke kept us entertained with his exploits on this new four-stroke model from China. He and the enthusiastic Andy Bunton, who is also involved with the importership, had just this one prototype machine for us to view but by the time you read this a new batch of ten pre-production machines will be in the hands of the new dealer-network for extensive testing. The production machines are expected to arrive in August. It’s coming into the UK at a very competitive £3,950.00, aimed at the clubman rider market as well as hopefully getting some new ‘bums’ on seats in, shall we say, the ‘dead easy’ trials scene. The question on everyone’s lips though: “Is it time for the Chinese?” – And we do not mean food! ARTICLE: JOHN HULME WITH DAN CLARKE
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Overall handling is very good.
Tenaci-Wong? The brand name Tenaci-Wong originates from the word ‘tenacity’ and the surname of its founder, Mr Zemin Wong. The name represents the spirit of perseverance and determination to conquer all obstacles. Mr Wong is himself an accomplished rider and has been involved in developing the TWC200 trials motorcycle. His passion for the sport began 17 years ago after watching a video of an international trials competition. Unfortunately, at that time specialised motorcycles for the sport were virtually unknown in his homeland of China. Following the testing, research and development of his designs, while incorporating the newest technologies, the Tenaci-Wong trials motorcycle was born. First impressions These always count; the machine looks competitive and, in truth, well put together. One thing we must make clear from the start: it’s not a machine introduced to challenge the mainstay of the machines available on the trials market, which is reflected in the attractive retail price. As we have already stated, it’s aimed at the clubman market where the rider wants a competitive machine at a price that he can afford to be introduced to the fantastic TRIAL MAGAZINE • AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2019
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Pure innovation It was in the shadow of the suburbs of Montpellier at Castrie that the second generation of the most innovative electric motorcycle available, the Electric Motion, was presented, at their new factory in early June. The most technologically advanced ePure Race model is the first electric trials motorcycle in history to have air-front forks as standard and is also fitted with a diaphragm clutch. Our test rider Bastien Vallee, who tried the former model, was more than excited to put this one to the test. With more than 1,500 units sold in 20 countries, the Electric Motion EM5.7 is bowing out. Now two ‘families’ of machine are united under the same 2020 model range. All EM models share the same frame and transmission. The ePure models all get the battery technology, same power and durability, whereas the Escape model, which represents half the sales of the whole brand, gets a higher-quality battery. WORDS: RODOLPHE SABATIER TRIAL MAGAZINE
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All the enthusiastic members of staff at Electric Motion were more than happy to answer any questions on this exciting new model range.
This new factory is very open and clean.
Two families The ePure was released all most one year ago, during the French GP in Auron. It is the ‘Pure’ trials model, which is offered in three different versions. The ‘Escape’ is the trail version of the range. Both share the same technological base, which is directly inspired by the Christophe Bruand prototype used in the FIM TrialE World Championship in 2018. The ‘Lite’ model is the entry-level machine with basic wheel and suspension, steel ‘Tech’ forks at the front and an Olle rear shock. The ‘Sport’ model is very close to the Bruand prototype with high-end wheels, sprockets, chain and suspension including the very new M4 air front forks, CNC machined triple clamps and a R16V Olle rear shock. And then here comes the surprise package with the all-new ‘Race’ model. It’s the same as the ‘Sport’, but with a real hydraulic diaphragm clutch, the same as you will find on the petrolpowered machines currently available from the other manufacturers. Frame The frame is at the cutting edge of technology with its middle section micro-fused. It is fabricated with 15CDV6 steel, which is only 1mm Ǿ and weighs less than 5kg. This steel is usually used for prototypes only and is very rare on stock production models.
Production of the new models is well under way.
Suspension Both the Lite and Escape models share the same basics at the front and rear with the Tech/Olle suspension combination, whereas the Sport and Race use more high-end components with the M4 air front forks and the fully adjustable R16V Olle rear shock which offers a weight saving of 1kg on the standard model. The CNC black anodised triple clamps offer higher rigidity and improved looks, and also gives the machine the lightest front-end feeling on the market. Transmission It’s different from on Bruand's prototype machine, in that it is now manufactured in Italy. Selection is perfect, the design is new, and the package is much smoother than it was before. The quality of the frame and the transmission allows it to use a new motor mounting, making it run even more smoothly. Battery The same battery that was used on Bruand's machine is fitted, held in TRIAL MAGAZINE • AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2019
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With this championship consisting of only two rounds, three manufacturers and five riders, Spain’s Albert Cabestany stamped his authority in the class with clear victories on the Gas Gas at both rounds. Despite the might of one of the Japanese big-four manufacturers Yamaha applying its financial and development resources to their machine with Kenichi Kuroyama holding the handlebars, it was very much a case of ‘David and Goliath’ with the Spanish manufacturer backing up its wins in 2017, 2018 and now 2019. It’s quite disappointing that other motorcycle manufacturers have not embraced the electric opportunity that can be found in the TrialE World Championship, but we are sure with the ongoing developments we will see the entry grow over the coming years.
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In truth Albert Cabestany has dominated the two-round championship in both the qualifying and championship events. He has brought a new dynamic to the capabilities of the ‘E’ machines. He rides the machine in such a different way, using his superb delicate throttle control to understand the workings of the electric power delivery. The use of the clutch and gear selection is the same as the petrol-aspirated two-stroke models but it’s his unquestionable ability that makes the difference. Take nothing away from Japan’s Kenichi Kuroyama and his ability but Cabestany up until the close of the 2018 season was at the cutting edge of the sport in the TrialGP class. One of the talking points at the event was the no-show of the French brand Electric Motion. With a fantastic range of new machines, which you can read about in this issue, it appears to be a political issue that kept them away in 2019 but let’s hope this is resolved and we see their welcome return in 2020.
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‘ROCKY’ Some names catch your eye in the trials world, and in the mid-80s the name Robert Crawford – or ‘Rocky’ as he would become known – was one of them. As I suspected, he was the son of the Irish trials Legend Benny Crawford, who still holds the record for the most wins in the Irish national trials championship with 16 under his belt. With this pedigree in the family genes, Robert soon started to make the press headlines at a very young age. My first contact with Robert was through my good friend John Shirt Jnr as I witnessed them on the monoshock Yamahas at the hotly contested ACU Youth British Championship rounds. Over the years as Robert’s career progressed, we became friends, which has endured the test of time, and we remain very much in contact. With ‘Rocky’ back on the trials scene with his ‘RC Live’ training days, it was time to have a catch-up and reflect on his trials riding career. WORDS: TRIALS MEDIA WITH ROBERT CRAWFORD PICTURES: IAIN LAWRIE ERIC KITCHEN JOHN HULME BARRY ROBINSON COLIN BULLOCK THE CRAWFORD FAMILY
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DEALER VISIT VAN & KOMBI
Van & Kombi Having a van opens doors – excuse the pun – in both business and pleasure, to a host of options regarding travel and comfort. In truth, you can order exactly what your needs require: more seats, more room, what to carry; making it a superb option to the family car. I have a van for work, a crew cab; also called a Kombi, where we can seat five people, or remove some seats and carry one or three motorcycles securely; I can also get two pallets of magazines in when work gets in the way! Have you, the car owner, ever considered the option of a van? Well, we know a man with a van, in fact, more than one who can organise a vehicle to suit your everyday needs, including finance, purchase or rental options. It was a nice drive of just over an hour to Sheffield to meet the guys and gals at Van and Kombi Ltd where I was introduced to Oliver Twigg and his team. ARTICLE: TRIALS MEDIA • PICTURES: DUNCAN HAGUE – LLEWELYN PAVEY
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planted the seed for Oliver at a very young age as to where his career might take him in life. Like many others before him, Oliver’s motorcycle time began on the Yamaha TY 80 under his father’s close supervision. As they say, ‘Dad and Lad’ times are something cherished by so many young riders. Having ventured into the enduro world, Oliver describes himself as the occasional trials rider these days, with the majority of his time juggled between a house renovation, a young family and, of course, building his business. The addition of a
new OSET for the elder of his two young children could soon change that though as the ‘Dad and Lad’ times move to another family generation. An automotive passion As with many things in life, the direction of education and employment does not always follow the expected path or plan. A very keen academic, Oliver graduated with a degree in Law before completing a Master’s in Business Administration, but an automotive passion would come between him and his first chosen AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2019 • TRIAL MAGAZINE
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profession as we will find out. In 2009, and looking for a summer job, he found himself at the Rainbow BMW motorcycle dealership, now owned by the well-known Yorkshire motorcycling family, the Jefferies. He loved the time spent there learning all the time. He progressed through the promotional ladder to become the Sales Manager. Dealing with motorcycles all day, he found it was a profession he enjoyed. The experience gained would lead him in 2014 to a well-known Jaguar dealership for a brief period. He was working all days and all hours, which made him realise that he would like to be doing the same job but for himself. Westbourne Professional Very much a person to make a move on instinct, Oliver took the bold move onto his own two feet in 2015 and opened the Westbourne Professional dealership to buy and sell cars, vans and motorcycles, etc. It was hard work but turned out to be a very wise move indeed. The goal was to welcome customers by offering what can only be described as the very best buying experience. Out with the old image of the used car dealer and in with the new one; a new model to make the customer feel more confident and relaxed in what they were purchasing. Oliver was someone with a keen eye to providing an experience to a customer who would come back time after time; such was the commitment to the highest level of service. TRIAL MAGAZINE • AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2019
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