2016 Bike Check with Takamasa Sampei (Japan)

Mar 17, 2016

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Takamasa Sampei
Age: 24
Hometown: Kawasaki, Japan
Sponsors: Ride More Asia Jersey
Instagram: teddydithm

Bike check:

-Frame: Thrill One-off custom

-Forks: Cliq Citizen carbon 10mm dropout
-Headset: FSA ORBIT INTEGRATED 1-1/8 - 1.5
-Stem: Redline Flight 55mm
-Bars: ARESBIKE ARES S-KILL BAR M.BK
-Grips: ODI Lock-On S&M
-Bar ends: Straightline aluminum lock-on (quite old)
-Brake lever: Hope Tech 2
-Brake hose: Hose is hope braided hose
-Brake caliper: Hope Tech 2X2
-Brake pads: Stock
-Chain: SHIMANO ULTEGRA 10-SPD
-Sprocket: RENNEN or Sharp (old stock) / Rear cog: Titanium
-Cranks: DXR 180mm
-Bottom Bracket set: KCNC PF30 Adaptor for SHIMANO
-Pedals: Crank Brothers Mallet DH
-Seatpost clamp: Control Tech
-Seatpost: KCNC Ti Pro Lite 27.2mm
-Seat: Selle ITALIA SLR Carbon
-Front tire: Tioga Faster X 1.85
-Front rim: ATOMLAB 20" Prototype
-Front hub: Chris King
-Rear rim: ATOMLAB 20" Prototype
-Rear tire: Tioga Faster X 1.85
-Rear hub: ONYX Ultra BMX Disc 135mm special
-Number plate: Any - 68

Modifications: Most bearings are tuned by myself and chain-oil. Special built wheels by Walton from AB.

Weight: I don't know the exact weight because I changed some parts. But I know it's late 7 to 8kg.

What parts do you change most often?
Takamasa Sampei: Tyre and Chain.

Who are some of the people who hook you up with parts when you need them?
Takamasa Sampei: Parents.

Do you care about the looks of your bike?
Takamasa Sampei: Exactly. I think most of riders are the same.

Does she have to be clean at all times before you hit the track?
Takamasa Sampei: Mostly before a race yes. But of course I do quickly clean her after I ride on dirt.

What tire pressure do you run?
Takamasa Sampei: 80 psi

When it gets technical, who helps out with your bike?
Takamasa Sampei: Nowadays, usually I do myself but sometime my father will help me and can't forget Attitude bikes.

Any special reason for the colour combination of your bike?
Takamasa Sampei: Not really but I like to be a bit different than others. And colour blindness sucks.

Does weight matter much to you?
Takamasa Sampei: Yeah, I like to use a lightweight bike for racing.

Thanks to: My family and sponsors helping me get everything!