Dutch rider. Orange frame. Makes sense. Dez Maarsen just built up a new bike and here's the parts list that makes Dez a happy camper. Give Dez a follow in Insta to see what this bike can do, if Dez rides it. @dezmaarsen
* Frame: Infinity Ka 19.5
* Bars: Heresy Ascend 9
* Bar ends: Ares stainless steel
* Grips: Primo topped with tennisgrip
* Fork: Heresy
* Stem: Enemy Compounds 45mm
Gary swung by the warehouse and built up a new Soundwave v3. Hit play to see what else he runs and why!
DEMARCUS PAUL - WHAT I RIDE (BMX BIKE CHECK). Demarcus Paul gives you the rundown on his Volume / Animal ride—including his signature Volume Warhorse product line, prototype Animal Steamroller rims, and the new extra tall top-load Animal Highline stem too.
Take a closer look at the setup Tom Dugan’s trusts for his wild brand of BMX.
Name: Twan van Gendt
Sponsors: Red Bull, Meybo, TB Volkswagen, Adriaanse transport, NOC NSF, KNWU, Tioga, Box Components, About You.
Mechanic: Willie Meyer and Choco LEO
How long have you been riding the frame that you are currently on?
Twan van Gendt: I’m riding my current frame for like 2 months now and it still feels really stiff.
Do you experiment much with geometry/size of your frame, stem, bars?
If you want to know what kind of bike the 2018 Elite Women UCI BMX World Champion rides, we've got you covered. Next to the Dutch National team, Meybo Bikes also is the bike provider of the TVE Oegema BMX team. Here's what Laura rides. If you are in need of equipment to get a world title, look no further.
Name: Laura Smulders
Sponsors: TVE Sport, Oegema Transport, Dijk Natural Collections, MEYBO, Eurol, Shimano, Renthal, Tioga, Verbinnen BVBA, EnergyLab, JEE-O Unique Bathrooms, Totoya Ramaker Hattem, SpeijersSports,
Name: Yaroslava Bondarenko
Sponsors: G-STORE Russia, Tioga, Chase.
Mechanic: Yaroslava Bondarenko
How long have you been riding the frame that you are currently on?
Yaroslava Bondarenko: From 2013 Chase, this particularly frame for 2 months. Trying to get new at least one new one per season.
Do you experiment much with geometry/size of your frame, stem, bars?
Name: Vineta Pētersone
Sponsors: Thrill Factory Europe - Thrill, Maikun, Answer, Tangent, Maxxis, Euro Bmx, Navada.
Mechanic: - Non (There is many... It depends on who I’m traveling with and where I am - National team, Thrill or World cycling center)
How long have you been riding the frame that you are currently on?
Vineta Pētersone: Brand new!
Do you experiment much with geometry/size of your frame, stem, bars?
Australian Saya Sakakibara has moved up to the Elite ranks and so far it has been a smooth transition making podiums at UCI BMX SX World Cups and such. The Red Bull rider is aboard a DK bike with custom Michram sprocket that weighs in at 8.4 kilograms. We've got the parts list for you. Philip took care of the pics at Papendal.
Name: Saya Sakakibara
Sponsors: Red Bull, DK Bikes, Oakley, Peabody Energy, AO Contracting, BOX Components, Michram Industries, Shimano, Onyx, HT Components, Shoei, Fist
We all wish we could like Garrett Reynolds, but that just ain't possible. But seeing as Garrett is such a nice guy, he went over all of his Fiend and Cinema parts for his bike check and explains why he sets his bike up the way he does. So at least you can build your bike just like his—as long as you're not like six feet tall!
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.