2018 Pure Bike Check with Elke Vanhoof (BEL).

May 07, 2018

Written by Bart de Jong

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Belgium's Elke Vanhoof is an Athlete at the Belgian Defence and part of the Belgian team. After an injury plagued 2017, bad luck happened again at Papendal last weekend when she broke her collarbone in an unfortunate crash. Elke's bike of choice is the Pure V5 XL, a bike that will be waiting for her when it's time to get back to the grind. We checked in with Elke to see what parts she runs that makes her so fast.

Name: Elke Vanhoof
Sponsors: gear2win - oakley Optiek van Gorp - Polar - Calculated nutrision - Energy lab - Watt bike - QNT nutrition - Upgrade
Mechanic: Brad Greenwood Gear2win BMX Shop

How long have you been riding the frame that you are currently on?
Elke Vanhoof: From the beginning of the season.

Do you experiment much with geometry/size of your frame, stem, bars?
Elke Vanhoof: We did a bit of experimenting. But in the season it's better to keep the same stuff.

Do you have something customized to make your bike more personal and perfect for you?
Elke Vanhoof: Every year I can choose the colour of my Pure bike, this season I chose for blue with silver decals.

Did you get to pick the colour of your frame and the parts?
Elke Vanhoof: Yes, I’m lucky to have that luxury.

The parts list:

Frame - Pure V5 Size XL
Fork - Box X2
Bars - Box
Grips - Box
Stem - Box
Headset - Pure

Brake lever - Box
Brake - Box
Cranks - Box 172,5
Pedals - HT T1SX
Seat - Box
Seatpost clamp - Box

Front hub - SD Sniper
Rear hub - SD Sniper
Front rim - SD
Rear rim - SD

Tires - Tioga React Rear / PB Front

Numberplate - Box

Thanks to: The Belgian defence, Belgian cycling and my sponsors for making this all possible. Also family, friends and everyone that believes in me!

Pics by Bart de Jong/FATBMX