Bikecheck: Jordy van der Heijden's Stay Strong GT Speed Series. By BdJ

Aug 28, 2012

Written by Bart de Jong

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-Frame: GT Speedserie Stay Strong Edition
-Forks: Answer SS edition
-Headset: FSA Impact
-Stem: S&M SS edition
-Bars: Eleven 8,0 SS edition
-Grips: ODI Stay Strong
-Bar ends: ODI
-Brake lever: Sram 9.0
-Brake cable: Brandless

-Brake caliper: Avid
-Brake pads: Shimano
-Chain: KMC Gold
-Sprocket: Cliq
-Chain tensioners: GT
-Cranks: Cliq
-Bottom Bracket set: Cliq
-Pedals: Shimano, alu cage
-Seatpost clamp: Don't use one, just a bolt
-Seatpost: Alienation
-Seat: United Stay Strong
-Front tire: Kenda konversion 1.75
-Front rim: Alienation SS edition
-Front hub: Supercross, Birthday present
-Rear rim: Alienation SS edition
-Rear tire: Kenda Konversion 1.75
-Rear hub: Supercross, Still runs great!
-Pad set: none
-Number plate: THE

Weight: 9.5 KG

What parts do you change most often?
Jordy: Grips and forks

Who are some of the people who hook you up with parts when you need them?
Jordy: Marco Dell'isola and when I'm in a hurry it's Martijn Jaspers who helps me out.

Do you have a mechanic?
Jordy: Not at the races, I'll do most myself but my dad straightens out my wheels.

What shoes do you use?
Jordy: Nike 6.0

What tire pressure do you run?
Jordy: Between 4.5 and 5 Bar.

Do you change your gear much for different tracks/practice?
Jordy: Never. I like to get used to a certain gear and when it's good, it's good.

Carbon forks. Yes or no?
Jordy: For now yes, in the furture no.

What are the modifications you made to your bike?
Jordy: Not much, pretty much run my bike the way I got it.

Thanks to: All the people behind Stay Strong, Bensink BMX Gates, Alex Anthony for the Birthday Present! Mom and Dad and all the support around me. FATBMX.COM for the bikecheck.