ELITE BIKE CHECK with Damien Godet. Going XXL

Mar 08, 2013

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Damien Godet
Hometown: LYON
2013 team: Race Company - DK - Compiegne BMX
Bike: DK Professional 2013
Sponsors: Race Company ; DK ; Box ; Promax ; Tioga

-Frame: DK Professional XXL
-Forks: Vendetta, waiting for the BOX X series Carbon!
-Headset: Promax

-Stem: Box Delta 53mm
-Bars: Box Maximus
-Grips: ODI Ruffian
-Brake lever: Box Genius
-Brake caliper: Promax
-Brake shoes: Box X-ray
-Chain: KMC
-Chain tensioners: /
-Sprocket: Shimano 44T
-Cranks: Shimano, waiting for the Promax HF-2
-Bottom Bracket set: Box Extremum Raceprep
-Pedals: Shimano
-Seatpost: Box Echelon

-Seat: Box Echelon
-Front tire: Tioga Powerband 1.85
-Front rim: Box Focus
-Front hub: Box Hollow 20-mil
-Rear rim: Box Focus
-Rear tire: Tioga Powerblock 1.60
-Rear hub: Box Hollow 20-mil
-Number plate: Box #69
-Padset: no way

Weight: Don't know exactly but it is light!

What’s the trickest/coolest part of your bike?
Damien: The gold brake shoes!

Do you ever change gears any longer?
Damien: I try to keep the same!

Do you have a team mechanic who works on your bike?
Damien: No, I do it by myself. And a friend of mine builds my wheels.

What part of the bike do you like the most?
Damien: Box brake lever is my favorite.

How long did it take you to get used to your new bike?
Damien: Less than one lap!

What part do you replace most often during the season?
Damien: Maybe brake cables or rear tire.

Thanks to: DK Bicycles, Michael at Box/Promax, Dorian & Cedric at Race-Co, my brother and training mates, trainers Arnaud and Fabrice, Compiegne BMX, Dardilly BMX, Guillaume "the wheels builder", and FATBMX.