Setups: Alex Kennedy
"I think the whole horse should be healthy..."
19 Jun 2017
Words & Photos Paul Robinson
One thing I know for sure is that AK loves a new set up, it's maybe something akin to the cathartic method of shaving your head, that or he just gets bored with colours and needs to change things up. I vote for cathartic head shaving anyway.
Frame: CULT AK 21.25"
Forks: CULT Sect IC
Bars: CULT AK 10"
Grips: CULT AK
Stem: CULT Salvation V2
Headset: ECLAT Cargo
Seat: CULT AK
Post: ECLAT Torch Pivotal Post
Cranks: ECLAT Maverick Crank 170mm
Pedals: ECLAT AK
Sprocket: ECLAT AK Guard 25t
Rims: ECLAT Bondi XL
Front Hub: ECLAT Cortex with Nylon guards
Rear Hub: ECLAT Cortex Freecoaster with ECLAT Gong Nylon Driver Guard
Pegs: ECLAT Venom Peg 4.5” Dark Gum Compound
Tires: CULT AK 2.50"
Chain: ECLAT 4Stroke halflink
Hey Alex, how would you describe your bike set up?
Nifty, nimble and minimalist.
Nice, what part do you rely on the most?
Grips! Pedals, and the frame! But I think the whole horse should be healthy.
I love a healthy horse, okay so what part do you go through the fastest?
It's gotta be grips, pedals and tires.
Does having a brand new set up effect the motivation to ride? or even just give you some extra buzz?
Yes completely... similar to a new baby! Having a new bike takes me through a period of transformation where everything becomes fresh and exciting again!
"...similar to a new baby! Having a new bike takes me through a period of transformation where everything becomes fresh and exciting again!"
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