-Bars: Answer Pro 8.5 rise -Grips: ODI Ruffian lock on
-Bar ends: ODI
-Brake lever: Shimano DXR
-Brake cable: Shimano DXR
-Brake shoes: Shimano DXR
-Chain: Shadow interlock half link
-Sprocket: Rennen
-Cranks: Answer Accelerate'R
-Bottom Bracket set: CliQ
-Pedals: Shimano DX
-Seatpost: Answer Carbon post
-Seat: Answer pivotal
-Front tire: MAXXIS Torch 1.95
-Front rim: Alienation Skylark
-Front hub: Stealth Pro
-Rear rim: Alienation Malice
-Rear tire: MAXXIS DTH 1.75
-Rear hub: Stealth PRO with 15mm axle 
-Number plate: Potter Plates
Weight: 19lbs
Why did you pick the HARO Clutch to ride for the 2015 season?
Tyler: I rode this type of frame last year and really like how it rides. It has the race geometry I like, so I can set it up how I want it.
Does it feel good to get to pick the parts you want to ride to make your bike the best possible?
Tyler: Yes, That is another great bonus of riding for Dans Comp! Dans lets the team pick what they would like to ride. So we can build our race bikes to the best possible setup we want.
Any specific reason for the white?Tyler: I have wanted to do an all white bike for a while now and it worked out this time around with all the parts I wanted to use. There are a few parts I didn't want white as well, so this is how it turned out.
You don't want a mud race coming up do you?
Tyler: Ha Ha! A little mud won't hurt anything besides the hotel room towels :)
What tire pressure do you run in the front and in the rear tire?
Tyler: I run 100PSI in the front and rear tires all the time.
What part of the bike do you like the most?Tyler: Hmmm... On this bike, I switched a few things up! I am really liking my new Handle bar/ Stem setup. I haven't used a different model stem since 2010. Between that and these new wheels with brand new Maxxis tires on them never felt so smooth.
How long did it take you to get used to your new carbon bike?
Tyler: Not too long, only a day or two. I really like the response of the carbon out of the gate and turns.
What’s the trickest/coolest part of your bike?Tyler: I would have to say my Sponsor logos I always add to my bike. Without them I wouldn't be able to do what I do.
What part do you replace most often during the season?
Tyler: I really like the way brand new tires feel, so I always put new Maxxis tires on. I also put new pedals and chains on every few months.
Thanks to: Bart at FATBMX for taking the time to do this bike check & Special thanks to all my sponsors for providing me with all the best products to make success possible! Dans Comp, Optimum Nutrition, Maxxis Tires, ABB Performance, Answer BMX, Fly Racing, Alienation Rims, Potter Plates, Park Tools!
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After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.