EighthInch Team Rider Aaron Chan
Malaysia
Aaron Chan Chow Hee
2) What city do you live & ride in?
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3) Tell us all about your bike- all of the components (bike check)
- Eighth Inch Butcher 53mm
- BlkMrkt Tech9 Fork
- Profile Cranks 165mm + Profile Sprocket 36t
- NS Trailmaster Rims
- Profile Hubs 32H
- Animal Hamilton Pedals
- Grip Reaper- MADE IN JOHOR BAHRU!
- NS Proof Bar & NS Quad Pro Stem
- Sensus Grips
- Kenda NPJ Rear Tire 2.1
- Intense Micro Knobby Front Tire 2.25
- THE Saddle
- Ratio - 36 X 15
4) How long have you been riding fixed gear?
Slightly over a year
5) What got you started riding fixed gear?
I was actually pretty intrigued by bicycle messengers as far as I remember and how they rode fixed gear through the streets of NY and SF and always wanted to give it a try.
6) What kind of riding do you do- (FGFS, Polo, messenger, etc)?
I race Downhill mountain bikes but I ride and have fun on all types of bikes especially freestyle
7) Best memory on your bike?
Everytime you land a new trick is the most awesome feeling you can have on a bike.
8) Worst crash on your bike?
Tried to hop over a barrier, got the wrong pedal setting and cased the barrier and face planted.
9) What do you do when you are not riding?
Watching videos of riding
10) Any accolades (Have you won any tournaments/contests, been in a movie/edits?
Grafa Bike Shop Opening Launch - Highest Bunnyhop
March Oh March - 3rd place Highest Bunnyhop
11) Favorite food and drink?
Jagerbombs!
12) Personal notes- anything you want the world to know about you?
Does not matter what kind of a bike you ride, you're still a cyclist.
13) Any special thanks to anyone out there?
Grafa Bike Shop and EighthInch Bikes