BIKE CHECK: Laura Smulders. World Cup leader's Meybo Holeshot XXL

May 12, 2017

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Laura Smulders
Age: 23
Hometown: Wijchen
Sponsors: TVE Sport, Oegema Transport, Shimano, Meybo, Dijk Natural Collections, JEE-O, Renthal, BMX24Seven, EnergyLab, Tioga, Oakley, Leatt, Speijerssports. www.laurasmulders.com

Bike check:

-Frame: Meybo Holeshot XXL
-Forks: SuperDuper

-Headset: Random
-Stem: Custom made by Segers
-Bars: Renthal M126
-Grips: Renthal Ultra Tacky
-Bar ends: Renthal
-Brake lever: Shimano DXR
-Brake cable: Shimano DXR
-Brake caliper: Shimano DXR
-Brake pads: SwissStop Prince Black
-Chain: Shimano
-Sprocket: Renthal
-Cranks: Shimano DXR
-Bottom Bracket set: Shimano
-Pedals: Shimano XTR
-Seatpost clamp: SuperDuper Parts
-Seatpost: BOX
-Seat: BOX
-Front tire: Tioga Fastr
-Front rim: SuperDuper Carbon
-Front hub: SuperDuper Sniper
-Rear rim: SuperDuper Carbon
-Rear tire: Tioga PowerBlock
-Rear hub: SuperDuper Sniper
-Number plate: TVE Sports Custom Design by me :)

Modifications: Special oil in the engine ;) haha

Weight: 8kg

What parts do you change most often?
Laura Smulders: Chain and tyres, need to keep them fresh :)

Who are some of the people who hook you up with parts when you need them?
Laura Smulders: Shimano, Renthal, Tioga our mechanic Jan Segers and of course BMX24Seven.

Do you care about the looks of your bike?
Laura Smulders: Yes, I like my bike to be clean, and without any scratches… That’s pretty hard to keep that up the entire season, but yes I’m pretty careful with my bike :)

Does she have to be clean at all times before you hit the track?
Laura Smulders: Before races my bike is always clean, but between training sessions I don’t always clean it because it would be too much work…