ELITE BIKE CHECK with Willy QUEYREL. Prototype KOXX SKY SX

Mar 20, 2013

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Willy QUEYREL
Hometown: ORCINES
2013 team: K-124 / KOXX - DN1 EVREUX BMX
Bike: Prototype KOXX SKY SX
Sponsors: K-124 - KOXX - TRY ALL – DRAW YOUR LINE Wear - NUTRATLETIC Nutrition

-Frame: KOXX SKY SX – Pro XL
-Forks: Vendetta tommy Gun
-Headset: Try All

-Stem: Elevn 53mm
-Bars: United 8”
-Grips: Lizad Skins Peaty
-Bar ends: Lizard Skins
-Brake lever: Shimano DXR
-Brake caliper: Shimano DXR
-Brake shoes: ON OFF headshield
-Chain: KMC
-Chain tensioners: KingStar
-Sprocket: Elevn 44T
-Cranks: Shimano DXR
-Bottom Bracket set: First
-Pedals: Shimano DX
-Seatpost: KOXX
-Seat: KOXX
-Front tire: Tioga Powerblock 1.75
-Front rim: Try All RACE
-Front hub: Profile Elite
-Rear rim: Try All RACE
-Rear tire: Tioga Powerblock 1.60
-Rear hub: Profile Elite
-Number plate: Ati #74

Weight: 8,8kg

Do you have a custom geometry for your new frame?
Willy QUEYREL: Yes I have created my own frame geometry in partnership with the KOXX factory. We collaborate together during the season.

Do you have a team mechanic who works on your bike?
Willy QUEYREL: No, I do it most of the time by myself, but the K124 store helps me when I need it.

What part of the bike do you like the most?
Willy QUEYREL: My prototype KOXX frame is my favorite part of the bike. This frame is a technologic revolution.

How long did it take you to get used to your new bike?
Willy QUEYREL: Since the first training, I felt really good on the bike.

What’s the trickest/coolest part of your bike?
Willy QUEYREL: My frame and my wheels are my favorite.

Do you ever change gears any longer?
Willy QUEYREL: Yes, sometimes I ride with a 45T sprocket instead of the 44T.

What part do you replace most often during the season?
Willy QUEYREL: I often change my automatic pedals, rear tires and brake shoes.

Thanks to: Big thanks to all the K-124 staff and Djeep working at my local shop, Alexis & Dom for DrawYourLine clothing, Yohann at Nutratletic group, Nico for my training program, Evreux BMX team, Orcines BMX school and FATBMX. To finish: I ride for BE STRONG ALEX. Association for my friend BMX rider Alexis Gavotto who had an accident and is currently in a wheelchair.

Pics by Julien Battut/Willy