Max Vu sits down for an interview on the Kanode Knows podcast.
The latest episode of Kanode Knows from Bobby Kanode has arrived. This time around he gets on a video chat with Max Vu talking his story in BMX and outside. We’ve been watching Max grow up and become an absolute shredder since he was just a kid, so it’s pretty awesome getting to know his story. Check it!
“What’s up, BMX nerds! This week we got the ultra-talented, well-rounded, and humble Max Vu.
Max dives into his crazy trip to Vietnam, Walks us through being a true child prodigy—think crank arm grinds down rails at age 10!
Plus, Max breaks down his new tape-less camera setup, We also cover why your local bike shop survives the internet age.
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00:00 – Intro & Child Prodigy Riding
01:41 – Vietnam Trip: Culture Shock & New Skatepark
08:13 – Ancestry, Vietnamese Food & Street Snacks
14:41 – Water Sports, Spearfishing & Philippines Boat Trip
16:45 – DIY: Tape-less VX Camera & 3D Printing
25:24 – The TKO Contest & Rider-Judged Format
30:14 – Hitting Rails at 8 & Max’s Early Progression
37:08 – Throwback: Six-Year-Old Max Clips
42:03 – Next-Gen Child Shredders (G C H BMX)
45:51 – Sponsorships: Cult, Vans, Shadow & Robbie’s Influence
55:32 – Best Feeling Trick & Nitro Circus Jump Terror
1:03:14 – Imaginary Cup Picks & Video Part Plans
1:05:55 – Tough Switch to 20″ Bikes & Barspin Fear
1:11:47 – Signature Stem Design & Geometry Talk
1:21:23 – Meeting Ryan Nyquist & Favorite Video (Grounded)
1:29:33 – Favorite Trip (Japan) & The Trick to Eliminate
1:34:32 – Proudest Moment: Inspiring the Vietnam Scene
1:45:21 – Advice: Don’t Make BMX a Chore & Bike Shop Secrets
1:49:58 – Max Vu’s BMX Mount Rushmore” – Bobby Kanode
