Bike Check: Channon Balorian's Diamondback

Dec 26, 2012

Written by Bart de Jong

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-Frame: Diamondback

-Forks: Cult v2
-Headset: Kink
-Stem: Premium Sub 10 v2
-Bars: 8,8" 34r Berto
-Grips: Odi
-Bar ends: Odi
-Brake lever: Odyssey Small
-Brake caliper: Flybikes
-Brake pads: Vwp, thanks to Pim vd Bos!

-Chain: No name?
-Sprocket: United metro
-Cranks: Odyssey twombolt
-Bottom Bracket set: Salt pro Mid
-Pedals: Diamondback XYZ Platform, best ever!
-Seatpost clamp: Animal stump
-Seat: Still running the Shadow Conspiracy pivotal, because it's almost broke! After this it will be a Diamondback combo seat.
-Front tire: Khe dirt mac2
-Front rim: Primo vs rim

-Front hub: Shadow raptor
-Rear rim: Primo vs rim
-Rear tire: Khe street mac2
-Rear hub: Shadow raptor
-Pegs: Kink light pegs

Weight: 10.80 kg, not bad.. ( for me haha )

When did you get hooked up by Diamondback?
Channon: About 3 months ago. I was very stoked, because it was my first Part sponsor. Could't wait to tell people about it.

What's the top tube size?
Channon: 21.125" A little bigger then usual

Are you happy with the geometry?
Channon: As I said, it's bigger. Normally I would ride 21" At first I had some problems with it, but these days riding is going good! So I think it really helped me to build up more controle. Could't be more happier.

Do you care about the looks of your bike?
Channon: Actually not, because it's more important to me how the bike rides.. But grey is not really my colour, so I guess I will paint it soon. Don't know what colour yet. If you have some ideas, let me know?!

Are you picky on how it rolls?
Channon: It's not always clean, but my bike must be in perfect shape. Especially the brake.

What bike shop would you go to if you need that one part that's missing or need the tool you don't have?
Channon: I'm working at our local shop in Rotterdam 'Urban Assault' So that's Obvious

What are the modifications you made to your bike?
Channon: Bigger sized frame, just changed the brake pads into vee wee pee, which is so good! And I've chosen to ride with aluminum pedals again, because a couple months ago I still rode with plastic pedals. I was doing frontflips out of a bank at 040bmxpark. The last one I slipped off my pedals at the pull of. So that kinda scared me.

Thanks to: Diamondback/ Allis possible for hooking me up with the goodies, parts and travel! And my friends for giving a great riding time!

By BdJ