Nyquist recovered from knee injury. Off to Metro jam.

Mar 23, 2007

Written by Bart de Jong

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Ryan Nuquist actually rode with a bad knee for half the season last year. Instead of going in for surgery straight away he toughed it out and rode better than most people in top shape. As soon as the big contests were over Ryan had the surgery done and recovered during the winter months. He is now back on the bike and has the Unit as a private riding facility.

It shouldn't be too long before he starts throwing down some new tricks. If that happens at the next Metro Jam we'll have to see. Riding at 70% for Ryan is riding at 110% for others.

How many Metro Jams have you visited prior to the Singapore one?
Ryan Nyquist: I've gone to just two Metro Jams before. Always a great contest though.

What are you expecting of the trip?
Ryan Nyquist: A lot of fun and great riding. I'm traveling with a lot of my close friends the whole trip, as well a lot of friends that I don't get to see very often. I don't think it's gonna be hard to enjoy myself.

Being in a different part of the world together with fellow riders does that automatically mean good times?
Ryan Nyquist: Pretty much. Singapore looks like a amazing place. And from what Jay [Miron] has told me about the event, I think you would really have to try hard to NOT have fun.

What do you think of the drawings of the street course?
Ryan Nyquist: The course looks ridiculous! Metro always has some pretty unique obstacles on it as well as incorporating some of the more traditional ones as well. I expect to see some serious blasting!

Did you work on some new tricks over the winter that you want to do at the Metro Jam?
Ryan Nyquist: To be honest I've been trying to balance rehabbing my knee with riding and progressing. So you might not see too much new stuff out of me but I feel great on my bike and hopefully that will carry over well.

Your pick for the win?
Ryan Nyquist: Josh Harrington is always a shoe in. He dominates all!

My fresh 2007 signature ride looks like this:

Frame: Haro Nyquist Pro
Fork: Haro Lite
Headseat: FSA
Crankset: Haro 22mm
BB Set: Mid... not sure of the brand
Sprocket: 29t Animal
Chain: KMC lite/hollow pin
Pedals: Welgo Magnesium
Handlebar: We The People Osato Bars
Stem: Premium Lite
Grips: Longnecks
Saddle: Haro
Seat Post: Thompson
Seat Clamp: Haro
Front Hub: Haro 3/8 axle
Rear Hub: Proper mag and Ti axle
Rims: Alex in the front and Alien Nation in the rear
Spokes: 48 Ti in the rear, 36 generic in the front
Tires: KHE Premium Lite
Street Pegs: Haro Spider Lite
Brakes: Diacomp 990's rear, Hombres front
Brake Lever: Odyssey

Modifications: Welded on peg stops on both drop outs.