Bikecheck Pim van den Bos: Simple EZ

Feb 05, 2012

Written by Bart de Jong

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-Frame: Simple EZ 21.2”
-Forks: Fit Shiv 2
-Headset: BSD
-Stem: Proper Microlite front load
-Bars: Simple Jetset 9”
-Grips: Cult Vans
-Bar ends: Cult
-Brake lever: Odyssey Monolever Small

-Brake cable: Snafu Astroglide
-Brake caliper: Proper
-Brake pads: Proper
-Rotor: Snafu Mobeus
-Chain: Shadow Interlock 2
-Sprocket: Simple Copenhagen 27t
-Cranks: Demolition Revolt 175mm LHD
-Bottom Bracket set: Fit MIDBB
-Pedals: Salt
-Seatpost clamp: Simple Seatpost Clamp
-Seatpost: Simple Pivotal Post

-Seat: Federal Mid seat
-Front tire: Maxxis DTH 2.2
-Front rim: G-Sport Rollcage
-Front hub: Simple Eject v2
-Rear rim: G-Sport Rollcage
-Rear tire: Maxxis Grifter 1.95
-Rear hub: Simple Cassette Hub
-Hub guards: -
-Pegs: -

Weight: 10.3 kg

What was your first thought when you saw your new Cherry Red Simple frame?
Pim: I must be colorblind! Definitely not the Cherry Red I had in mind but it’s still nice though!

The only option for a colour matching parts line would have been neutral. Any reason for all the chrome on your bike?
Pim: I didn’t want my bike to have all different colors so since my frame is colored I decided to build it up with chrome/polished/silver for a more simple and classic look.

Loads of people are going brakeless, do you think you'll ever go that route?
Pim: No, because you can ride brakeless with a brake on your bike. Just don’t pull it.

Are you back in full riding mode?
Pim: Not really haha. The day after the pre-opening session I did a couple of rounds in the park, actually the first time I really went for a ride instead of testing something. I fell on my pedal in foam and damaged my thigh muscle. After 8 month of not riding my bike my muscles couldn’t handle the hit. I’ve been limping for the last 3 weeks and will go for a ride again this week. I didn’t really ride the park and my new bike so can’t wait!

What part on your bike are you the most stoked on?
Pim: I’m stoked on the Simple EZ x Simple Jetset 9” setup. My bike does feel pretty big and that’s pretty comfortable since I’m pretty tall. I really like the chrome on my bike too!

Any special modifications you did to your bike?
Pim: No, it’s Simple and clean enough already!

Thanks to: Paul’s Boutique BMX Hardware store, Simple Bike Co, Vans, Pro-tec and FATBMX for this bikecheck!