Bikecheck Stuart Gibson: DK Passport

Feb 01, 2012

Written by Bart de Jong

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-Frame: DK Passport 20,6"
-Forks: Odyssey Race
-Headset: FSA Impact
-Stem: Profile Acoustic
-Bars: Eclat Ashley Charles 8,3"
-Grips: ODI Longnecks
-Bar ends: Come with the grips
-Brake lever: Odyssey M2 Medium
-Brake cable: Upper is standard M2, lower is a Vocal pro linear cable

-Brake caliper: Proper
-Brake pads: Baradine
-Rotor: Vocal Shoot da b's
-Chain: Shadow Conspiracy Interlock V2
-Sprocket: DK Kahn 28t
-Cranks: DK Social cranks 175mm
-Bottom Bracket set: Demolition
-Pedals: Demolition PC pedals
-Seatpost clamp: Integrated on the frame
-Seatpost: Eclat
-Seat: Shadow Conspiracy Mid
-Front tire: Maxxis 2.2 DTH
-Front rim: Demolition Zero
-Front hub: Profile Mini
-Spokes: DK double butted both wheels
-Rear rim: Demolition Zero
-Rear tire: Maxxis 1.85 Grifter
-Rear hub: Profile Mini LHD 9t
-Hub guards: Both profiles too
-Pegs: Tree Stunt Stump

Weight: Around the 10kg range.

Why did you choose to ride a DK?
Stuart: Having a connection with a brand is almost as important as the geometry. It was a close match to my previous frame but being friends with some of DK's riders made the ultimate decision for me.

You're starting a little mailorder company, what brands are you going to carry?
Stuart: Forced to keep it small at first I really wanted brands I liked and were not available enough in the Netherlands. At the moment I will carry most parts of DK, Demolition, Maxxis tires and Triple Eight helmets. Still looking into some other brand as well.

Do you make sure you have parts on your bike that you're also selling?
Stuart: Not really no, I like to try out a lot of new shapes and sizes. This bike for me is a combination of the best products in my opinion.

Do you care about the looks of your bike?
Stuart: Yes I sure do. Having a nice bike makes me more stoked to ride on it. Riding more equals having more fun.

Are you picky on how it rolls?
Stuart: It needs to run smooth or it can really effect my mood. Luckily I work at a bikeshop in my spare time so I am able to keep everything running just the way it should.

What are the modifications you made to your bike?
Stuart: Cut my bars to about 27,5" and I made small modifications to my brakes to keep everything from flexing unnecessary but that's about it.

Thanks to: My girlfriend Sun and Anel Latifovic for the support. Nicky vd Veen for helping me with designing stuff. Fatbmx.com for this bikecheck. Pim vd Bos for his new amazing park. Thanks to everybody else keeping me motivated, you know who you are.