2013 ELITE BIKE CHECK with Brian Kirkham. Intense Phenom

Feb 23, 2013

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Brian Kirkham
Hometown: Adelaide, Australia
Residing: Chula Vista, CA
2013 team: Intense BMX
Bike: Intense Phenom
Sponsors: Intense BMX, THE, Sinz, LKI, Fly Racing, Profile Racing

-Frame: Intense Phenom
-Forks: Sinz Stealth 1.5" oversized

-Headset: Sinz
-Stem: Profile Acoustic
-Bars: S&M T3
-Grips: ODI Longneck
-Bar ends: ODI
-Brake lever: Sinz
-Brake calliper: Sinz
-Brake shoes: Sinz
-Chain: KMC
-Chain tensioners: Integrated
-Sprocket: Rennen
-Cranks: Sinz XXX
-Bottom Bracket set: Sinz
-Pedals: Shimano
-Seat post: Sinz
-Seat: THE
-Front tire: ITS Hustler

-Front rim: Sun Ringle Envy
-Front hub: Profile Elite 20mm
-Rear rim: Sun Ringle Envy
-Rear tire: ITS Hustler
-Rear hub: Profile Elite 20mm
-Number plate: THE
-Pad set: What???

Weight: around 9.5kg

Do you have a team mechanic who works on your bike?
Brian: Daniel Orellana in the USA, Stefen Christensen (aka Stev-o) in Europe and I wrench for myself in Australia.

What part of the bike do you like the most?
Brian: The frame is super stiff!

How long did it take you to get used to your new bike?
Brian: No time. It's the same geometry as the Podium, just stiffer.

What’s the trickest/coolest part of your bike?
Brian: Full carbon forks with tapered oversized steerer tube. 20mm drop outs and hubs.

Do you ever change gears any longer?

Brian: Yeah small changes between SX and National races and for training.

What part do you replace most often during the season?
Brian: Grips, tyres and tubes.

Thanks to: All the guys at Intense BMX, THE, Sinz, LKI, Fly Racing, Profile Racing.