ELITE BIKE CHECK with Julian Schmidt. New equipment for the 2013 BMX race season.

Feb 08, 2013

Written by Bart de Jong

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2013. A new season. Time for the pro BMX racers to build up a new bike. Today we're checking in with Julian Schmidt of team Germany, a team that switched bikes from Meybo to GT.

Name: Julian Schmidt
Hometown: Stuttgart, Germany
2013 team: German National Team
Bike: GT Bicycles
Sponsors: GT Bicycles, Shimano Paul lange, Schwalbe Tires, Leatt, Nextparx, TX-Sports.com

-Frame: GT Speed Series Pro XXL
-Forks: Elevn 8.0
-Headset: Acros
-Stem: S&M Race XLT
-Bars: Elevn G2
-Grips: ODI S&M
-Bar ends: ODI
-Brake lever: Shimano DXR
-Brake caliper: Shimano
-Brake shoes: Shimano
-Chain: Shimano HG91
-Chain tensioners: GT Bicycles

-Sprocket: Shimano
-Cranks: Shimano DXR
-Bottom Bracket set: Shimano
-Pedals: Shimano
-Seatpost: Pro Radix
-Seat: Pro Radix
-Front tire: Schwalbe First Ride1.75
-Front rim: Sun ringle envy
-Front hub: Shimano DXR
-Rear rim: Sun ringle envy
-Rear tire: Schwalbe first ride 1.75
-Rear hub: Shimano DXR

Weight: I don't know and to be honest I don't really care haha

Do you have a team mechanic who works on your bike?
Julian: No, not really. My dad used to Build my Bikes when I was living at home. Now I try to be my own mechanic.

What part of the bike do you like the most?
Julian: All the Shimano Parts are awesome! Been using them for many years and can't complain.

How long did it take you to get used to your new bike?
Julian: It didn't take Long at all. The GT Frame fits me and my riding style perfectly. And my back loves the lower bottom bracket and the higher cockpit.

What’s the trickest/coolest part of your bike?
Julian: The Schwalbe Tires are definitely one of the coolest parts on my bike. Best feeling tires I have used so far.

Do you ever change gears any longer?
Julian: I change gears for training a lot. But when it comes to Racing I always use the same gearing.

What part do you replace most often during the season?
Julian: Chains and Tires

Thanks to: My Parents for supporting me since day one, Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe (financial suport for german athletes), Francisco Bähr, my coaches, all the Team Sponsors and my private Sponsor TX Sports