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Demolition Parts – Ryan “Biz” Jordan Bike Check

May 1, 2017

Are you curious what Ryan “Biz” Jordan is running for a setup these days? The crew at Demolition Parts caught up with Biz to take a look at his current Verde setup decked out top to bottom with Demolition Parts, parts. We’re really digging that paint job on the frame and it looks like a real sturdy unit. You can check out the Bike Check over on the Demolition Parts website where you can find a bunch of photos and a full parts list right here — Biz’s Root Beer Check

What do you think of that bike? Let us know in the comments below!

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Federal Bikes – Dan Lacey Bike Check

April 29, 2017

Curious what Dan Lacey is running for a setup these days? The guys at Federal Bikes caught up with Dan to take a closer look at his current setup that he’s running! They dropped a quick Bike Check giving us a close look at his Federal DLX decked out top to bottom in parts from Federal and Animal Bikes! You can check out a ton of photos and a full parts list right here — Dan Lacey Bike Check

Volume Bikes – Eric Bahlman Bike Check

April 20, 2017

The crew over at Volume Bikes caught up with Eric Bahlman and his brand new Voyager setup that he’s running decked out top to bottom with parts from Volume and The Shadow Conspiracy. You can find the Bike Check over on the Volume Bikes website where there is a full parts list and a ton of dialed photos giving you a close up look at the bike. Take a closer look at everything right here — Eric Bahlman’s Northwest Green Voyager Check

What do you think of that colorway? We’re really digging the look of the bike as a whole.

FBM – Kaleb Bolton Hardway Bike Check

April 20, 2017

There’s a quick new Bike Check up on the FBM website with Kaleb Bolton and his fresh new yellow Hardway setup that he is running these days. There is a bunch of photos, but no parts list. You can check out a bunch of photos of Kaleb’s bike right here on the FBM website — Wanna See A Cool Bike?

Shadow Conspiracy – Joris Coulomb Bike Check

April 19, 2017

The guys over at The Shadow Conspiracy caught up with Joris Coulomb to take a closer look at his current signature Subrosa Om setup that he’s running decked out top to bottom in Shadow and Subrosa parts! You can check out a full parts list, along with a whole bunch of photos over on The Shadow Conspiracy website. Check it all out right here — Joris Coulomb Bike Check

FBM – Steve Crandall Bike Check

April 13, 2017

Two from Steve Crandall in one day! This morning we posted his old 411 Video Magazine Day In the Life from 2002, and now we get a more current Bike Check giving us a look at his latest FBM Steadfast setup that he’s running. You can check out a whole bunch of photos, words and a parts list on the FBM Website right here — Steve Crandall Bike Check

Shadow Conspiracy – Simone Barraco Bike Check

April 11, 2017

The Shadow Conspiracy just dropped a brand new Bike Check with Simone Barraco and his fresh Subrosa Noster S setup that he’s running. This bike is decked out top to bottom in the latest parts from Shadow and Subrosa, including a sneak peek look at the new Simone and Trey Jones signature topload stem that they’re currently testing out. You can check out a bunch of photos, a full parts list and more on The Shadow Conspiracy website right here — Simone Barraco Bike Check

Dan Kruk Battleship Bike Check

April 11, 2017

It’s been a bit of a whirlwind past year for Dan Kruk. In that time he’s been bumped up to the Wethepeople and Madera, had his first batch of signature products like the Konfetti Battleship frame colorway and Madera Party Paint Colorway, made the official move out to California, traveling a bunch and staying super busy stacking clips. Now that his signature colorway for the Battleship frame is available, we figured it was a good time to catch up with Dan and get a look at his current setup and talk a little bit about the bike, a new signature part he has in the works and more. Let’s get into it!

Current Location: Long Beach, California

Sponsors: Dan’s Comp, Wethepeople, Madera, MPEG, Cement Face, 4Seasons

Frame: Wtp Battleship in Konfetti

Fork: Wtp Switch

Bars: Wtp Buck 25.4mm
Grips: Wtp Helix XL

Stem: Wtp Hydra 25.4mm

Headset: Wtp Compact

Cranks: Profile Column 22mm 165mm

Pedals: Eclat AK

Sprocket: Madera Signet 25t in Party Paint

Chain: Shadow Supreme

Seat / Seat Post: Madera Crusier and Wtp Pivotal Post

Front Wheel: Madera Pilot hub / Eclat Polar rim

Front Tire: Wtp Stickin’ 2.4

Rear Wheel: Profile Z-Coaster, 9t, Eclat Polar rim

Rear Tire: Wtp Stickin’

Pegs: Wtp Dill Pickle 4.5″

Hub Guards: Madera C4 plastic

Modifications: Bars cut down a little on both sides

What’s the newest part on your bike?
Newest part is probably some spokes!

What’s the oldest? Does it have any sentimental value?
Oldest part is probably the peg cores and they just work good so I keep using them!

You’re running your signature Battleship frame colorway that Wethepeople just released. What are some of your favorite parts about the frame?
Well, I really like the color first of all, and I love how responsive the geometry is. It’s pretty much what I would choose if I had my own signature frame so I was very fortunate to have my colorway on it!

Actually, how crazy is it for you to have your name on the bike you’re riding?

I actually always forget I have signature anything, I just still do the same stuff I’ve been doing since I was 12 and really don’t think about the signature aspect of it. It is pretty cool to make my bike look how I want it, pretty crazy feeling.

What do you usually change out the most on your bike?
I think I go through grips the most because I always end up ripping them right away some how!

Are you the kind of rider that likes working on your bike, or do you try to avoid it as much as possible?
I really like to make sure my bike is pretty dialed, it works the best that way. Any weird noises or movements feel bad to me, so I just make sure everything is tight and greased up.

How often do you get the chance to build up a new bike?
I try to build a new bike twice a year, usually just to switch up the color scheme and having a fresh whip is never a bad thing

Do you like the swap out parts on a regular schedule or do you kind of run things until they’re dead?
Usually run them till they are dead, I feel bad asking for new stuff if I don’t really need it.

We’ve noticed that you have fully embraced the Chicago lifestyle. What are some of the benefits to running the bars forward like that for you?
There always has to be a bar question haha. It honestly makes spinning and whip tricks way easier. Just the positions your bike can get in are way crazier and really unlocks all kinds of stuff.

Are you pretty particular about the way you have your bike setup or do you like to change things up to see how it feels?
I pretty much keep my bike the same always, my bars definitely have to be in the right spot though otherwise my bike feels so bad

We actually heard a little something about a pair of signature bars that you’re working on with Wethepeople. Can you tell us a little bit about those and when people can expect to see some prototypes?
Yes! I am getting my first signature product in the form of bars! Some quick specs are 9.25 tall, 11 back and 2.666 upsweep. They are named the Stallis bars because that is a nickname of the city I grew up in, West Allis, Wisconsin. I should be receiving my first protoypes in the next few weeks and I can’t wait to try them out!

Will the bars be designed to run Chicago or is that optional?
Haha, Chicago position and even more forward are the only angles!

So you have your signature frame colorway and signature hub colorway from Madera, the new bars¦ Any other signature products you’re able to let us in on?
As of right now those are the only things I have on my plate, I am very thankful for everything I have at the moment. It’s still crazy to me that I have anything!

We caught up with you not too long ago, but we might as well ask! Any news you can tell us about as far as trips, video projects or anything with the sponsors you can tell us about?
Heading to Fresno, CA in a few weeks for a quick WTP trip, then hopefully Ecuador in May. My new Dan’s Comp edit should be dropping any day now. Just keep your eyes peeled for more!

How can people keep up with you these days?
Follow me on Instagram @dankrukbmx

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
Thanks to all my sponsors, friends and family for all the support. Shout out to Kurt for the interview!

Anything else you want to say?
Anyone have a 6mm I think my bars slipped.