Travis Collier (Canada) is ready for the COB + Bike Check.

Feb 16, 2007

Written by Bart de Jong

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Have you entered a Red Bull Circle of Balance competition before?
Travis Collier: Yeah, I was at the last one a couple years back.

Do you think it's right that the event is taking place in Japan this time?
Travis Collier: Fuck yeah. Japan is amazing and flashy, which is exactly what COB is. Its a flatland mecca.

Do you believe that Japan is the country where flatland is most popular?
Travis Collier: It's pretty close. The Japanese riders are very dedicated.

Do you have an idea why?
Travis Collier: In Japanese culture they pay close attention to detail. Everything is created with care and a close eye. That is flatland.

How crazy do you think the crowd will go when the battles start?
Travis Collier: I wanna see panties fly!

Does anyone in this rider group have a chance to win or do you have a favorite for the victory?
Travis Collier: Everyone is amazing.

How stoked are you to be chosen to ride at the COB?
Travis Collier: I'm lightheaded.

Thanks to: The whole crew at Macneil and Tenpack for helping me remember the best parts of BMX and life. Andy and Nadia at Eastpak for their unconditional support and friendship, Badboy Badders at Vans, The Stereo Panda crew, everyone who lets me crash at their place on tour, and all my friends and fam at home and everywhere else in the world.

BIKE CHECK

Frame: WTP DIV
Fork: WTP Mantis
Headseat: FSA
Crankset: Primo Hollowbite
BB Set: Macneil plastic
Sprocket: Macneil 30T
Chain: KMZ Lite
Pedals: Primo Balance
Handlebar: Macneil 5 bars
Stem: Macneil Cell
Grips: Macneil Hounds Tooth
Saddle: Macneil/Pivotal Prototype
Seat Post: Macneil/Pivotal
Seat Clamp: Federal
Front Hub: Macneil
Rear Hub: Profile Coaster
Rims: Alex
Spokes: Primo
Tires: Odyssey 1.75
Pegs: Macneil
Brakes: 990s
Brake Lever: Tech 7

Modifications: Nope, perfect right out of the package.

Pics: Red Bull-Kay Clauberg / BdJ / Travis / Eastpak