2013 ELITE BIKE CHECK with Luis Brethauer

Feb 11, 2013

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Luis Brethauer
Hometown: Reutlingen / Germany
2013 team: BMX AIR Team
Bike: GT Speed Series *Germany Edition*
Sponsors: Nextparx, GT Bicycles, Shimano Paul-Lange, Schwalbe Tires, NC-17, Oakley, Leatt

-Frame: GT Speed Series XXL
-Forks: Answer Dagger
-Headset: Acros
-Stem: Colony Official 52mm
-Bars: Elevn G2
-Grips: ODI Sensus lock-on

-Bar ends: ODI
-Brake lever: Shimano DXR
-Brake caliper: Shimano DXR
-Brake shoes: Shimano DXR
-Chain: Shimano HG 91
-Chain tensioners: GT
-Sprocket: Shimano DXR 44
-Cranks: Shinano DXR 180
-Bottom Bracket set: Shimano DXR
-Pedals: Shimano / NC 17 Flats
-Seatpost: Pro Radix
-Seat: Pro Radix
-Front tire: Schwalbe Prototyp 1,75
-Front rim: Sun Envy
-Front hub: DXR

-Rear rim: DXR
-Rear tire: Schwalbe Prototyp 1,75
-Rear hub: DXR
-Number plate: World cup plate

Weight: Actually I don't know... It feels perfect though. I guess around 9 kg

How's the change from Meybo to GT treating you?
Luis: At first I wasn't really sure because I really liked the Meybo and I was really happy about the support in the last couple of years. But with the team moving on to GT we now got new opportunities. I really loved the GT bike from the first time I was riding it! It feels a lot different but it feels amazing. I am definitely looking forward to an amazing future and a good year 2013.

How long did it take you to get used to your new bike?
Luis: It felt perfect in the first lap.

What part of the bike do you like the most?
Luis: There's no special part. I like the complete bike and how it works all together.

What’s the trickest/coolest part of your bike?
Luis: Hahaha my bike is pretty standard. Nothing special to tell you guys... Well maybe the little secrets... but I can't tell you, it wouldn't be a secret anymore ;)

Do you ever change gears any longer?
Luis: We often change gears for practice. It's good to get some different stimulations.
But for most races I'm on the same race gear

What part do you replace most often during the season?
Luis: The Chain

Thanks to: All the guys who support me, the German National Team and all their sponsors and suppliers, the German BMX scene and my family! Let's have a good year 2013!