Bike Check: Brian Hunt

Oct 08, 2011

Written by Bart de Jong

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-Frame: DK Team 21in
-Forks: DK Alpha
-Headset: FSA
-Stem: DK Alpha topload 53mm
-Bars: DK Sigma
-Grips: Stay Strong
-Bar ends: DK plastic
-Brake lever: Dia Tech 77

-Brake cable: top cable snafu, bottom cables DK linear
-Brake caliper: Fly Bikes
-Brake pads: Dual compound
-Rotor: Snafu
-Chain: DK Exo
-Sprocket: DK Khan 28t
-Cranks: DK Social 180mm
-Bottom Bracket set: DK spanish
-Pedals: DK Alpha
-Seatpost clamp: DK Alpha
-Seatpost: Animal?
-Seat: DK pivotal
-Front tire: Maxxis DTH

-Front rim: DK Orbit
-Front hub: DK Alpha
-Rear rim: DK Orbit
-Rear tire: Maxxis grifter
-Rear hub: Shadow rant
-Hub guards: Shadow

Weight: 23 or 24 I don't know or care really, I just like how it feels

What's that blood doing on your stem? Ran into a rollerblader or something?
Brian: Haha something like that. Damn rollerbladers.

How's that DK chain working out for you?
Brian: It's working out amazing, strong as ever. I'm on one that's from the second batch made and it's been holding strong for about a year now.

Who are some of the people who hook you up with parts when you need them?
Brian: Eastern Boarder helps me out a ton whenever I need anything. Shadow has been keeping me fresh with back hubs for quite a while now. I don't really need much since DK makes just about everything on my bike except LHD hubs.

Do you care about the looks of your bike?
Brian: Yes and no, I like the look of a new bike that's fresh and everything but I also want it to look like I ride it. When your bike looks good and feels good, I think you might enjoy it more but I'm not scared to beat on it.

You got some nice BMX brake pads. Do you think they would work on other bikes too?
Brian: I think they would definitely work on other bikes. They are made of rubber and that's going to create friction in any situation.

What are the modifications you made to your bike?
Brian: I don't really do anything to modify my bike. I like everything just how it comes.

Thanks to: DK Bicycles, Orchid, TSG, Eastern Boarder, Rye Airfield. Thanks to all my friends and family and anyone who has helped me along the way! Thanks FATBMX for always being rad as well! See you at Rebel Jam!