Simon Tabron Bike Check

FatTony

June 09 2009
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Name: Simon Tabron
Age: 35
Height: 5′9″
Weight: 150 pounds
Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
Sponsors: Adidas, Rockstar, Wethepeople, Stay Strong Apparel, Bell Helmets, 5050 Bike Shop

Simon Tabron. All photos by Fat.

Frame: Wethepeople Envy, 20.75″
Fork: Wethepeople Envy
Bars: Animal Piff
Stem: Wethepeople
Grips: ODI Longnecks
Barends: ODI
Headset: The one that came with the bike?!
Clamp: Built-in
Seatpost: Eclat
Seat: Eclat
Cranks: Profile
Sprocket: Wethepeople, 25t
Chain: Eclat
Front Tire: Primo Comet, 1.9″
Front Wheel: Profile race hub, Hoffman rim
Rear Tire: Primo Comet, 1.9″
Rear Wheel: Profile race hub, Ti driver, Ti axle, Hoffman rim
Pedals: Animal plastic
Chain Tensioner: Odyssey PACT
Peg: Hoffman

Modifications/Other/Extras: I just got new wheels that 5050 built for me along with some purple parts so my bike got a big makeover this week. I changed the original blue Envy stickers and color scheme to the purple. Couldn’t help it, I just love purple!

Which parts do you go through the most?
Nothing really, just grips. I like them to not feel too warn down so I change them a lot. Maybe tubes!

Describe your bike setup and how you like your bike to feel…
Really simple, smooth, and fast with 120psi in the tires. I just like it to feel solid and super fast for vert. I’m really fussy about it running smoothly and not making rattling noises or anything! I want to be stoked every time I look at my bike—it always makes me want to ride it.

What part are you most particular about or do you feel makes the biggest difference on your bike?
The bars. I can’t deal with it if bars are too big or too wide.

Do you remember your first “real” BMX bike?
The first cool bike I had, that I was truly proud of, was a Haro Sport in 1987!

Do you think about or plan out the overall look and colors of your bike before you build them up?
Definitely.

Why only one peg?
I haven’t run pegs in years and I just put one on for fun to do some icepick grinds. Sometimes I’ll just put one on the front for a couple of days. I like limiting my bike to try and be a bit more imaginative with my riding. It would freak me out to put four pegs and brakes on my bike!

Are you particular about tire pressure?
Yep, always at least 120psi for vert, and then I just normally leave the same pressure in for street and parks.

“Can I say a big thank you to Eddie at 5050 for my amazing new wheels and all the other stuff he just gave me and to Wethepeople for making my bike so damned cool!” - Simon

25 Comments For This Post

turd Says:
June 9th, 2009 at 8:41 am

he has odyssey forks not wtp envys? weird. but cool. 120? so much air lol

hammz Says:
June 9th, 2009 at 9:33 am

How about a pic of Tabron’s uber hot wife.

otabmx Says:
June 9th, 2009 at 12:47 pm

This bike must have the longest seatpost in use in BMX today! (not counting flatlanders)

zxc Says:
June 9th, 2009 at 2:55 pm

what’s that thing under his seat??? haha

Shawn Sparrow Says:
June 9th, 2009 at 2:56 pm

50/50! im wearing that same shirt right now. im stoked on how those wheels turned out.

the muffin man Says:
June 9th, 2009 at 3:02 pm

he does have WTP Envy forks?

ihopperbmx Says:
June 9th, 2009 at 3:28 pm

20.75 frame? the biggest envy is 20.25 in.

peter Says:
June 9th, 2009 at 7:08 pm

how about you read the specs on the WTP site? ihopperdouchebag!

herb Says:
June 9th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

what a sick bike. and you can see his seatpost! i ride my seat hiiigh. and i dont mind my parts rattly and beat up. so if your wheels start squeeking, Simon, ill take ‘em.

derek Says:
June 9th, 2009 at 9:56 pm

he definately has an odyssey race fork on there

Timm-e Says:
June 9th, 2009 at 10:38 pm

brakeless vert..balls of steel

livefast Says:
June 10th, 2009 at 5:56 am

the biggest envy is 21,25

West Coast BMX Says:
June 10th, 2009 at 5:58 am

Seat Post?

Pete Says:
June 10th, 2009 at 9:58 am

Sweet! Simon rips and that’s a badass bike!

Joe Go Says:
June 10th, 2009 at 9:59 am

Wait…does adidas sponsor BMX riders or is that like a one-off thing for Tabron? I knew they used to produce BMX-specific shoes, but they don’t anymore, do they?