COB veteran Michael Steingraeber (Germany)

Feb 14, 2007

Written by Bart de Jong

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Have you entered a Red Bull Circle of Balance competition before?
Mike S: Yes, I was invited to COB 1 and 2 as well.

Do you think it's right that the event is taking place in Japan this time?
Mike S: I don't think there is a right or wrong. I like to go to Japan for the event, and I am sure the Japanese crowd will love it!

Do you believe that Japan is the country where flatland is most popular?

Mike S: In the Japanese BMX scene, Flatland is by far the biggest discipline. I still think Flatland is a very underground sport in Japan, though.

Do you have an idea why?
Mike S: Upbringing and life in general is guided by very strict rules in Japan, so maybe the freedom you have on your BMX, especially the endless possibilities in Flatland, are a good way to escape all that.

How crazy do you think the crowd will go when the battles start?
Mike S: I've been to a few KOG contests in Japan and the crowd shows a lot of love for the riders in those. I think it's going to be crazy at COB!

Does anyone in this rider group have a chance to win or do you have a favorite for the victory?
Mike S: I think anyone can win!

How stoked are you to be chosen to ride at the COB?
Mike S: I am very happy to be part of that event once again. It's a big honor to ride in COB!

Thanks to: Andy Zeis @ Red Bull, Vans, Eastpak, Dragonfly, Unity, Flatland, Fat BMX, Bev!

BIKE CHECK

Frame: Dragonfly MIKE S. SOLO
Fork: Dragonfly MIKE S. prototype
Headseat: FSA Impact
Crankset: RNC
BB Set: spanish
Sprocket: KHE Ninja 20t
Chain: KHE Tanga
Pedals: plastic
Handlebar: Dragonfly MIKE S. prototype
Stem: -
Grips: Snafu
Saddle: MacNeil OG
Seat Post: MacNeil
Seat Clamp: RNC aluminum
Front Hub: Proper Magnatanium
Rear Hub: KHE Geisha
Rims: Primo Balance 48h
Spokes: rusty
Tires: KHE Premium Mach 1.5
Pegs: prototype
Brakes: -
Brake Lever: -