Justin Inman Bike Check

Jeff Z.

• June 23 2009
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Hailing from the Northwest, Justin Inman shreds anything in his path—but he’s best known for his skills and style at the trails.

Name: Justin Inman
Age: 27
Location: Portland, Oregon
Sponsors: Fitbikeco, Lotek, Goods, Black Rain, AL

Frame: Fit Lurch 21.5″
Fork: Fit Blades 3/8
Bars: Fit Sky Higher
Stem: S&M Race
Grips: Fit Original
Barends: Fit Plastic
Headset: FSA Impact Ready
Clamp: Built into Lurch
Seatpost: Fit Down Low
Seat: Fit Eddie/Chase
Cranks: Odyssey Twombolts, 180mm
Pedals: Odyssey Trail Mix
Sprocket: Fit 30-tooth DL
Chain: Shadow
Front Tire: Fit FAF 2.25″ knobbied one
Front Wheel: Odyssey Vandero 2 hub with Odyssey Hazard Lite rim, 36-hole.
Rear Tire: Fit FAF 2.3″
Rear Wheel: Odyssey cassette hub with Odyssey Hazard Lite rim, 36-hole.

Modifications/Other/Extras:
All stock—straight out of the package, except I grinded the brake mounts off and cable guide.

You’ve ridden a big bike since I’ve known you, with a longer top tube than most other tall rider’s bikes, in your opinion, what are some advantages to riding the bigger bike?
I think some advantages are; more room for my lurchy-ass body and it makes me look like I’m not way too big for my bike, too.

So how long have you been brakeless for? And how is it riding trails like Salem, did it take you a while to adjust?
I’ve been brakeless for about two years now and I like it. I was ready to look at things differently. Salem is good, kinda like any other trails, but a lil’ different—you have to look at every set of trails the same and adjust to every line as you go.

How is filming for the new Fit video going for you?
It’s coming along—I just got over a bum wrist, which set me back a lil’. Summer is here now, so it’s time to session!