Name: Kyle Evans #211
Sponsors: Radio Bikes, Moore Large, Clark and Kent Contractors, NorthWest Mountain bike Centre, Box, Lake, Oakley, Fox Racing, Peatys Products, Burgtec, ENV Graphics.
Mechanic: Myself and Alan Williams
How long have you been riding the frame that you are currently on?
Kyle Evans: I built the Radio Quartz frame up the minute I landed in Australia for the start of the race season. Works out at about 13/14 weeks in total.
Do you know the geometry and length of your frame?
Name: ANDRE
Sponsors: French Army, WIAWIS, French Cycling, Lead, HT, DigTracks, Icefast, 6D helmets, Tangent, FiveGloves, VW, TIOGA, Suplest shoes
Mechanic: Eva and myself
Wiawis, for those who have no clue, can you tell us a little about that brand?
Sylvain André: Leaders in the Archery market, they went to BMX late 2016. Pretty simple geometry, I was on the Redline and asked them to keep it simple.
Any special reason for the purple parts on your current bike?
Name: Rebecca Petch
Sponsors: Schick Civil Construction, Mc Fall Fuel, Affco –The Adastra foundation, Royalty BMX, CXP Racing, No Logo, ilabb.
Mechanic: Me, myself and I
Your bike is looking stealth. Any specific reason for that?
Rebecca Petch: I wanted to change it up from having a colour and thought having a black bike would go good with the NZ kit.
What is the geometry and length of your frame. Do you know?
Name: Drew Mechielsen
Sponsors: Yess BMX, Fly Racing, Infinit Canada, Tangent, HT components
Mechanic: and coach, Adam Muys (he’s a jack of all trades really)
How's racing for Yess?
Drew Mechielsen: It’s been really awesome. I have been with Yess for 11 years now, they picked me up when I was a young amateur and have rode the wave with me through so many ups and downs. Renny and Bill are incredible with their support for me and help me with anything I need. I love the frame and the Yess family!
Your bike is looking stealth with pink hubs and pink grips. Any specific reason to keep it at least a
Name: Corben Sharrah
Sponsors: Daylight Cycles, Maxxis tires, Alienation, Bell helmets, Lake cycling shoes, Pillar spokes, Avian brand
Mechanic: Myself
When did you get picked up by Daylight Cycles?
Corben Sharrah: 2016
How do you like the feel and look of your bike?
Bike Check with Kamren Larsen's Supercross BMX bike
Name: Kamren Larsen
Sponsors: Supercross BMX
Mechanic: Own
When did you get picked up by Supercross BMX?
Kamren Larsen: I got picked up by Supercross in the winter of 2018, shortly after my Rookie Pro of the Year award.
Where does the number 338 come from?
Kamren Larsen: I originally wanted 99, my birth year, but that was taken. I come from a motocross
Name: Joshua McLean
Sponsors: Full Tilt, Radio, Promax Components, Onyx, FLY Racing, Tioga, Box, Oakley, Shimano, Odi Grips, HT Pedals, Park Tools and Tangent Products.
Mechanic: Usually just me, myself, and I
When did you get picked up by Radio Bikes?
Josh McLean: Well I actually ride for a bike shop in America called Full Tilt and the whole team runs the Radio Frames. I met Angie and Fritz Voigt in 2018, and a few months after meeting them we got to talking and came up with a plan together. I began riding for them early November 2018.
How do you like the feel and look of your bike?
Josh McLean: I’ve never been one to worry about how my bike looks. I feel like I’ve never really had a bike that has been colour coordinated until now. Considering I don’t change the size of my parts often, I guess you can say it feels pretty good. I would possibly only change something once or twice a year.
Radio Bikes are a rather new brand on the racing circuit, do you get to give product feedback to
Bike Check: SUNN ROYAL FACTORY 2020 athlete Manon Valentino (FRA)
Name: VALENTINO Manon
Sponsors: SUNN, Eiffage Construction, Lacoste, BMX Avenue, 100percent, Stade Bordelais BMX A.S.P.T.T., Vee Tire Co, Kenny Racing.
Mechanic: Pierre Carboni
How long have you been riding for SUNN now?
Manon Valentino: I ride for SUNN since 2016. I was looking to get closer to the brands I ride for and SUNN give me that. I like the fact they are in France so we can meet more often, I'm in touch regurlarly
Name: James Palmer
Sponsors: Clayborn Bicycles / Answer Bmx
Mechanic: PalmDog Millionaire
How did you end up on Clayborn bikes?
James Palmer: At the end of 2017 I was looking for a new brand to build a relationship with as I had no sponsor at the time. Tory had been riding for Ssquared/Answer for a few years and spoke good things about John Sawyer and crew. And I knew John owned the Clayborn brand as well but had no Pro representing them, so I contacted John about the possibility of coming on board and thankfully we were able to work out a deal!
Bike Check: Felicia Stancil
Sponsors: Supercross BMX, Speedline, Onyx, Tioga, HT, Profile, Fly Racing, A'me.
Mechanic: Kyle Robinson
How long have you been riding for Supercross BMX now?
Felicia Stancil: The 2020 season is my 2nd year, but there have been so many great memories that it feels like longer.
How do you like the feel and look of your bike?
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.