Matt Whyatt Bike Check - 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour Park Winner

FatTony

• September 30 2009
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Matt Whyatt won the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City a few weeks ago, which means he’ll be riding against the pros at the final stop of this year’s Dew Tour in Orlando in October. It also means he gets a little taste of fame, fortune, and bitches with this bike check…

Name: Matt Whyatt
Age: 17
Height: 5′10″
Weight: 70 kgs (154lbs)
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Sponsors: DC shoes AUS, Forgotten Bikes, Momentum Helmets

All photos by Fat.

Frame: Forgotten Pro
Fork: Forgotten Pro
Bars: WTP Helium
Stem: Mankind
Grips: ODI
Barends: ODI
Headset: Tripple Six
Clamp: WTP
Seatpost: Colony
Seat: Subrosa
Cranks: Eclat
Sprocket: Tree
Chain: Shadow
Brakes: Fly
Cable: SNAFU
Brake Lever: Colony
Detangler: Odyssey
Front Tire: Shadow
Front Wheel: Alienation Rim, Eclat Hub
Rear Tire: WTP Feelin’
Rear Wheel: Alienation Rim, Eclat Hub
Pedals: Fly

Modifications/Other/Extras:
Clear brake pads, frog skin on lever.

Which parts do you go through the most?
Tires, pedals, and cables.

Describe your bike setup and how you like your bike to feel…
Just all pretty simple…like my brakes runnin’ good, and lots of PSI in my tires.

What part are you most particular about or do you feel makes the biggest difference on your bike?
Can’t stand having a lose chain and parts. I like my bike all done up tight.

What does it mean to you to win a spot at the Dew Tour in Orlando?
Yer, it means heaps to me. Really stoked on getting in.

How do you think you’ll feel riding against all the other pros?
Nervous, but it will be a great experience. Can’t wait.

Lastly, why are so many Australian’s so damn good?
HAHA, think it’s the water. Nah, everyone is just real psyched to see the older Aussies doing so well. It just pushes everyone to do their best.