Name: Hoang Tran
Age: 22
Height: 5′ 7”
Weight: 140lbs
Location: San Diego, CA
Sponsors: Subrosa, Dan’s Comp, The ++rip, Lotek, Fremont, Odyssey, and Loser Machine
All photos by Brandon Means.
Frame: Subrosa Villicus, 20.5”
Fork: Subrosa Pandora
Bars: Subrosa Pandora, 8.25”
Stem: Odyssey CFL
Grips: Usually Subrosa Villicus, but they are sold out, so ODI Longnecks in the meantime.
Barends: Plastic nugzzz.
Headset: No idea.
Seatpost: Subrosa
Seat: Subrosa
Cranks: Odyssey Twombolts, 175mm
Sprocket: Odyssey Burlington
Chain: Shadow
Front Tire: Odyssey Aitken, 20 x 2.25”
Front Wheel: Odyssey Vandero hub with Quadrant rim.
Rear Tire: Odyssey Aitken, 20 x 2.25”
Rear Wheel: Odyssey Cassette with 7k-a rim.
Pedals: Odyssey JCPC
Hub Guard: Odyssey
Pegs: Odyssey
Modifications/Other/Extras: Nothing really. I just put it together as is and ride it ’till it’s dead, and then start over.
Which parts do you go through the most?
Probably grips or tires.
Describe your bike setup and how you like your bike to feel…
I like my bike to feel as solid as possible. I just make sure if my bike hits the ground there is nothing rattling around.
What part are you most particular about or do you feel makes the biggest difference on your bike?
Does frame count as a “part,” ’cause if so, the frame because it’s the main thing holdin’ everything together. Other than that I would say the wheels. Fast and smooth rollin’ wheels can really improve any shred sled!
Do you remember your first “real” BMX bike?
S&M Warpig! Frame was like nine pounds of destruction, glory, and fun!
