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Fork: Macneil blazer
Gallows: eightyfour
Handlebars: flybike
Headset: salt
Front wheel: Superstar overdrive
Front tire: eastern curb monkey 2.30
Saddle: combo exploded

frame: fit eddie 2
forks. Fit stock part
headset: twenty
stem: fit
bars: S&M grandslam xlt
grips: fit
bar ends: fit
chain: kmc
sprocket: mds

FRAME ; GT SPEED SERIES - PRO
FORK ; Bombshell
BARS ; S&M
STEM ; Profile
GRIPS ; ODI - white and blue
BRAKES : Shimano DXR
HEADSET : FSA Orbit
SEATPOST ; GT 

-Frame: Proper TTL v2 20.6
-Forks: Kink Empire
-Headset: Kink Ti-Integrated
-Stem: S&M Lil' Redneck
-Bars: Proper Team bars
-Grips: Kink Omega
-Bar ends: Kink Lightest
-Brake lever: Odyssey M2
-Brake cable: Kink Linear
-Brake caliper: Odyssey Evo 2
-Brake pads: Odyssey Slim by 4
-Rotor: -
-Chain: KMC
-Sprocket: Proper Microlite 28t
-Cranks: Profile Race Cranks
-Bottom Bracket set: Kink Deluxe w/ Ti spindle

Fastlane Issue 8 is jammed packed full of the best BMX racing radness! 84 pages in glorious tree"o"vision... This issue really will have you in the fastlane for sure with top interviews, race report and all that is racing.
-World Champion Maris Strombergs Fastlane interview. Along with taking the cover shot World #1 Maris Strombergs gives us an exclusive 5 page interview with questions from BMX legend Dale Holmes and you the reader. This also co-inside's with one lucky reader winning a signed shirt by the man they call the Machine!

-Interviews keep coming thick and fast with Redline's golden boy Jacob Roberts and Urban Air's super signing Bethany Campbell, both hovering around the 14-16 years catorgrys, these kids are the future of our sport and they give us the low down on the best of British. Moving across the sea we meet Noud, Rick and Jesper, a fine Dutch trio who rocked ours shores. 

- Departments -
First Words: Editor in Chief Keith Mulligan reflects back on shooting scene reports over the years and introduces the scene documented in this issue—Denver.
Start: Drew Hosselton scores a double-page spread with an after hours pedal grind.
Up Front: Sponsor Block, Injured List, and Fine Print…the news in a nutshell.
Pro Q&A: - Mike Spinner answers all the questions our readers threw at him, and yes, we already know it is ironic that he likes to spin and whip and his last name is “Spinner.”
New Products: Wheels, tires, sprockets, pedals, bars, stems, and more…
Soft Goods: Fresh new threads from some of your favorite brands

Do girls set up their bikes differently? We asked Miss Cory Coffey to explain her bike:
-Frame: Eye Q
-Forks: Fit Shiv
-Headset: Cane Creek integrated
-Stem: Ave
-Bars: Sinz Pro 8" Cro-mo
-Grips: Odi Longnecks

Unlike many others I hate shopping. When I need something, I know what I need. I know where to get it. I buy it. And go home. But since this is Girls Week on FATBMX, we'll get a little into the clothing that's out there so you can start shopping online. Girls like box fresh clothing for every party, right? Why not start with Carhartt, they've got tons to offer. Here are a few of their products:

Frame: S&M Randy Brown
Fork: Macneil
Bars: Demolition
Stem: Fly Bikes
Grips: ODI
Headset: S&M
Seatpost: animal
Seat: Madera
Cranks: Odyssey Twombolt
Sprocket: Odyssey
Chain: Shadow Conspiracy Interlock
Front Tire: Fit
Front Wheel: Sun laced to Profile hub
Rear Tire: Fit
Rear Wheel: Sun Laced to Profile hub.

We've got some good news for those people who like Arnette glasses. We're giving some away in an online competition during "Girls Week". Read the descriptions of the Arnette shades and we'll keep you posted on the comp. Win Win Win!!!

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