Bike Check interview: Izaac Kennedy's Chase ACT 1.0

Apr 21, 2020

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Izaac Kennedy
Sponsors: Chase/FLY/Sprintblock/Eci Imports
Mechanic: Myself most of the time

How long have you been on the frame you're currently riding?
Izaac Kennedy: 4 months.

How do you like the feel and look of your bike?
Izaac Kennedy: I have it setup pretty dialled now so it feels good and looks pretty sweet too.

What is the geometry and length of your frame?
Izaac Kennedy: Pro XXL (21.50")

Any Carbon products on your bike? No carbon forks?
Izaac Kennedy: Only the carbon frame for now.

Do you like bike maintenance?
Izaac Kennedy: No I hate it, I like it when someone else does it for me haha.

How does your toolbox look? Pretty well equipped?
Izaac Kennedy: Just have the essential stuff nothing fancy.

How do you like disc brakes?
Izaac Kennedy: I don't see any benefits or disadvantages to them, I just like the look of a disc brake better.

What's a bike part you change on the regular and who helps you out with the parts?
Izaac Kennedy: I probably get a new chain the most, I usually just buy them myself.

How much does the bike weigh?
Izaac Kennedy: I've never weighed it.

When's the next time you'll be racing you think?
Izaac Kennedy: Hopefully we can get some races started towards the end of the year but will just have to wait and see what happens.

Please take us through your parts list:

Frame - Chase ACT 1.0
Fork - Elevn
Bars - Elevn
Grips - ODI
Stem - Elevn
Headset - Elevn
Brake lever - Box
Brake - Box
Cranks - Shimano DXR
Pedals - HT X2
Sprocket - Rennen
BB - Elevn
Chain - Izumi
Seat - Not sure, I have kept it on since I was probably 12
Seatpost - Elevn
Seatpost clamp - Elevn
Front hub - Profile
Rear hub - Stealth
Front rim - Alienation
Rear rim - Alienation
Spokes - Black ones
Tires - Tioga Fastr
Tubes - Tioga
Chain tensioners - Chase built in tensioners