Bike Check interview: THOUIN Théo (FRA)

Oct 07, 2020

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: THOUIN Théo
Sponsors: Cycles évasion, Sunn, Kenny, Ville de Saint Brieuc, Comité départemental des Côtes d’Armor, Comité Bretagne, Bacquert Production.
Mechanic: Me myself and I. Sometimes my dad double checks if everything is alright.

What was your very first BMX bike?
Théo Thouin: My first bike was a Sunn. I was 7 years old.

How much different is it from the one you're racing today?
Théo Thouin: Actually I now race for Sunn aha. The bikes have progressed with geometry, rigidity and so much more.

What is a new product that you thought was very welcome in BMX?

Théo Thouin: I don’t know, I race with good products on my bike

Do you break a lot of parts?
Théo Thouin: Sometimes yes, a lot of chain transmission, 2 wheels by year on average.

What is the geometry and length of your race frame?
Théo Thouin: It’s an XXL, length is 560

Do you ride with flat pedals when you're just messing about or are you always clipped in?
Théo Thouin: When I am in the season, I ride with clip pedals and flat for sprints, and when the season is finished I put flat pedals on my bike.

Are you picky about how much your bike weighs?
Théo Thouin: It's between 8-9 kilos so it's fine.

Do you like bike maintenance including the cleaning?
Théo Thouin: Yes I like it. I like to ride with a clean bike that is maintained well.

What's a bike part you change on the regular?
Théo Thouin: The chain.

The parts list:

Frame: Sunn
Forks: Sunn
Bars: Box
Grips: Odi
Headset: Kenny
Brake lever: Shimano
Brake: Shimano
Cranks: Shimano
Pedals: HT
Seat: Origin Sunn
Hubs: Onyx
Rims: Pride carbon

Numbers plate: 220

Weight: Between 8 and 9 kilos

Thanks to: Cycles évasion, Sunn Bikes, Kenny, Bacquert Production, dn1saintbrieuc, Ville de Saint Brieuc, Comité Départemental.