Name: Renaud Blanc-Hugas
Hometown: Geneva, Switzerland
2013 team: Royalty bmx team
Bike: Royalty bmx
Sponsors: Royalty bmx, Rforce8, Troyan Gloves, Winforce, Compressport, Fly Racing, Muffin.
-Frame: Royalty King
-Forks: Alius 20mm
-Headset: a basic ACS
-Stem: Thomson
-Bars: S&M Slambar
-Grips: ODI Ruffian
-Bar ends: ODI
-Brake lever: Shimano deore
-Brake caliper: Shimano deore
-Brake shoes: Shimano
-Chain: KMC
-Chain tensioners: integrated
-Sprocket: Shimano 44t
-Cranks: 175 black crank
-Bottom Bracket set: Hawk
-Pedals: Shimano
-Seatpost: Thomson Masterpiece
-Seat: Tioga Spyder
-Front tire: Tioga PowerBand 1.85
-Front rim: Sun Ringle Envy
-Front hub: Stealth 20mm
-Rear rim: Sun Ringle Envy
-Rear tire: Tioga PowerBlock 1.60
-Rear hub: Stealth 20mm
-Number plate: wathever
Weight: around 9kg
Do you have a custom geometry for your new frame?Renaud: My frame is made with 20mm dropout.
Do you have a team mechanic who works on your bike?Renaud: no team mechanic... I do it myself.
What part of the bike do you like the most?Renaud: My orange Royalty frame
How long did it take you to get used to your new bike?Renaud: It took me 10 minutes I think!
What’s the trickest/coolest part of your bike?Renaud: I would say the 20mm axel front and rear.
Do you ever change gears any longer?Renaud: No I'm riding pretty much all the time with my 44/16
What part do you replace most often during the season?Renaud: pedals... have to change it every month
Thanks to: My family, my friends, Rforce8, Edesse! everyone who support me. And thanks FATBMX for the interview!