Sponsors: Wethepeople / Substance BMX
Age: 24
Height: 5'11 I think
Trouser leg circumference: Haha, I'd say an 87cm circumference is a good one to aim for.
21 Apr 2020
Photos by Fred Murray
Warrington, England to Glasgow, Scotland transplant and ultra nice guy Dan Banks isn't particular about what weather he rides in, but he sure is particular about his bike setup. Metal pegs or nothing! Peep his latest Wethepeople build below and look out in a couple weeks for a little project we got cooking with him.
Sponsors: Wethepeople / Substance BMX
Age: 24
Height: 5'11 I think
Trouser leg circumference: Haha, I'd say an 87cm circumference is a good one to aim for.
Frame: Wethepeople Pathfinder 21"
Fork: Éclat Jordan Godwin Storm 20mm
Bars: Éclat Chocolate 9.25
Grips: Wethepeople Remote
Stem: Wethepeople Index
Seat: Substance BMX
Seat Post: Wethepeople Pivotal
Cranks: Wethepeople Logic
Sprocket: Wethepeople Pathfinder with Bashguard
Chain: SaltPlus Warlock
Rear Wheel: Wethepeople Helix Coaster Wheel with Dailygrind Hubguards
Front Wheel: Wethepeople Helix Front Wheel with Dailygrind Hubguards
Pegs: Wethepeople Toxic 4.25
Tires: Éclat Mirage 2.35
Kicks: You can't go wrong with a good pair of VANS pros.
Modifications: I cut my bars down to 27" and sometimes cut the forks down (just depends on how the frame fits).
Oldest part: Probably the cranks.
Newest part: The frame.
Describe your bike setup. A responsive grind machine that can still get loose in the air haha.
How long do you usually have a bike for? I'd say a year. Normally by then it's battered and bruised and needs some tlc.
Why metal pegs? They sound sick! But most importantly they 'grind' not 'slide' ;) It's like the SD HD debate. Both are great but there's just summat about metal pegs.
What ratio of dry to wet days do you think you bike goes out in? Because of the weather here it's mainly damp days. Hoping on summer to turn the ratio back round haha.
Top self-isolation tip? Stay safe if your out riding but if you can't get out then grad a pen and paper and get creative. It's good to keep that brain creative on and off the bike.
