-Bar ends: ODI
-Brake lever: Box
-Brake caliper: Box
-Brake shoes: LG
-Chain: SRAM single speed
-Chain tensioners: GT
-Sprocket: LM17 Mitch Ram
-Cranks: Box 175
-Bottom Bracket set: Box
-Pedals: Shimano
-Seatpost: Box
-Seat: Box
-Front tire: Maxxis
-Front rim: Box
-Front hub: Profile
-Rear rim: Box
-Rear tire: Maxxis
-Rear hub: Profile
-Number plate: Box
Are you happy to be back on GT?
Luke: Yes, it's great to be back. The same crew has taken over in Australia, so the conversion was easy.
How does the new ride feel?
Luke: Perfect. The geometry really suits my style. It has a great balance point and good acceleration being carbon.
How long did it take you to get used to your new bike?
Luke: I felt comfortable the first ride I had on it. Couple of tweaks to dial it in 100%.
What’s the trickest/coolest part of your bike?
Luke: I think the rear drop outs. Being able to drop your rear w
heel out without having to adjust your chain is so much easier.
How much different is carbon compared to aluminium?
Luke: Not a lot. It's more responsive out of the gate and driving out of turns.
What part do you replace most often during the season?
Luke: Chains, Tyres and grips are the usual replacements
Any specific reason for the orange parts other than looks?
Luke: I thought it would be different but work whelk with the matt carbon frame.
It looks clean, while keeping the stealth feel.
Thanks to: GT/Fox, Box, all the guys at Monza imports, Lusty and Blackman bicycles. Most of all my parents for setting my life up.
Pics by Luke Madill
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.