Bike Check with Stijn Nouwen's Pure PRO XXXL

Jan 23, 2015

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Stijn Nouwen
Age: 19 years old
Hometown: Helmond, Netherlands
Sponsors: Pure BMX team Holland, Verhoof Floorsystems

Frame: Pure PRO XXXL
Forks: Answer Dagger
Stem: S&M Race 49mm
Headset: P-tech by Pure

Bars: Renthal
Grips: P-tec by ODI
Bar ends: ODI
Brake lever: Shimano DXR
Seat: P-tech by Pure
Seatpost: P-tech by Pure
Sprocket: P-tech by Pure
Cranks: Shimano DXR
Pedals: Shimano XTR
Chain: KMC by Squirt
Brake: Shimano DXR
Brake pads: Shimano
Brake cable: Shimano
Front hub: Chris King classic
Front rim: Sun Ringle Envy
Front tire: Tioga Powerblock
Rear hub: Chris King classic
Rear rim: Sun Ringle Envy
Rear tire: Tioga Powerblock
Chain tensioners: Pure BMX
Number plate: BOX

Modifications: None

What class are you racing in 2015?
Stijn Nouwen: Men 17-24

You switched to Pure. How does the bike feel so far?
Stijn Nouwen: The bike is longer in the front. It’s really stiff, but it rides so nice!

What's the length of the top tube?
Stijn Nouwen: 23.05 inches (58,5 cm)

Does it take you long to get used to a new/different bike?
Stijn Nouwen: In 2014 I was riding for GHP Holland, this is a complete different bike. But the Pure BMX bike rides very nice. 3 Track sessions and I was used to it

Do you change your gearing much?
Stijn Nouwen: Not too much. In 2014 I was riding 40/15, now I changed to 44/16

How long is your seatpost?
Stijn Nouwen: As short as possible haha

Thanks to: My Parents (the biggest sponsors?), Verhoof Floorsystems Tilburg, my trainer Wilco Groenendaal, can’t forget the Pure BMX Holland crew and FATBMX.com of course.