2016 Bike Check Nic Long (USA). New look for the HARO Citizen.

Mar 03, 2016

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Nic Long
Age: 26
Hometown: Lakeside, USA
Sponsors: Haro Bikes / Dans Comp
Instagram: @niclong_64

2016 Bike check:

-Frame: Haro Citizen
-Forks: Cliq Citizen
-Headset: Cliq
-Stem: Tangent Top load

-Bars: Cliq Helm 8.75
-Grips: ODI
-Bar ends: ODI
-Brake lever: Shimano DXR
-Brake cable: Black
-Brake caliper: Shimano DXR
-Brake pads: Shimano
-Chain: KMC half link
-Sprocket: Rennen
-Cranks: Cliq Weaponz
-Bottom Bracket set: Cliq
-Pedals: Shimano
-Seatpost clamp: Tangent
-Seatpost: Black
-Seat: Shadow Conspiracy
-Front tire: Kenda
-Front rim: Shadow Conspiracy
-Front hub: Stealth 20mil
-Rear rim: Shadow Conspiracy
-Rear tire: Kenda
-Rear hub: Stealth 20mil
-Number plate: Tangent

Modifications: Cut bars, added screws to make pedals tighter

Weight: Less than 30lbs

How does it feel to be the first one out there with the new frame graphics on the HARO Citizen?
Nic Long: A bit annoying cause I've got to answer everyone's questions about when they can buy it haha.

How has the feedback been?
Nic Long: People loves the new option

You've got your own signature geometry available on the carbon frame, what makes the difference?
Nic Long: Just a giant rear end, 17.25 to the center.

What happens to your old bikes when you're done with them?
Nic Long: Usually give away to someone who needs it.

How does it feel to build up a fresh bike from time to time?
Nic Long: Feels great, nice and stiff

Why carbon for you?
Nic Long: Cause that's what the sponos give me, if I had to buy I'd be on a used frame.. Stuffs too expensive these days.

Do you bring any spare parts when you go to a race?
Nic Long: To World Cups I'll bring an extra bike cause I can't just jump on someone else's.

When is the last time you had a flat?
Nic Long: Last Friday before racing in Oldsmar.

Who fixed it?
Nic Long: I did, I don't let people work on my bike.

Thanks to: Haro Bikes and Dans comp