Last year we have introduced our European version of our shop and hand by hand our new team rider Raul Jula as our Romanian connection. We cannot be more happy with this collaboration because Raul is not just a good rider but also very innovative guy who always pushes his boundaries and not just riding-wise but also in many different aspects of BMX. With this attitude his bike-check couldn't end up differently than as a masterpiece.
From a video-maker point of view I have to highlight Raul and his friend Don for great job on this bike-check. Don as a professional video-maker pushes his limits same like Raul and that’s why he used hi-end professional equipment for this project. Blackmagic Ursa Mini is latest hi-end camera which can shoot slow-motion shots in 4.6K resolution. In combination with RAW file format it makes perfect material for upcoming colour correction and cut. Long story short, it’s just perfect professional work by Don. But back to the BMX and Raul’s current setup.
Tell us more about your current setup? What are the parts you like the most?
To be honest, this is my best setup ever. The Reynolds V2 frame has perfect geometry for me. The 20,75“ top tube in combination with 13'' short end makes it good for spinning. Also with Ty Morrow top load stem and 9'' Reynolds Bar my bike is so easy to handle. Lastly the complete Fiend Cab wheels seem powerful for street riding - grinds and hard impacts.
I would say that its probably one of the greatest bike checks in the game right now. You definitely put some effort to it. Any inside stories about this project?
The bike check was filmed in one hour in an underground parking lot, the flat limited us but we managed to make something from nothing. Shout out to Alexandru Don for making this cool bike check!
Can we expect some more collaboration project with your friend Don Alexandru?
Yes! I will work with Don on another projects, also for my upcoming video-part. Huge thanks for one and only, TBB-BIKE for all the support and this awesome Fiend setup!!!
RAUL`S SETUP:
Frame: Fiend REYNOLDS V2 Frame Flat Trans. Brown
Fork: Fiend IC Fork Black (26mm)
Headset: Fiend Headset Black
Stem: Fiend MORROW V2 Stem Raw Polished (48mm)
Bars: Fiend REYNOLDS Bars Black (9")
Grips: Fiend TEAM Grips Flangeless
Tires: Éclat PREDATOR Tire (20 x 2.30")
Cranks: Fiend Crank Set Black
Sprocket: Fiend FND Sprocket
Chain: Primo 121 Chain Black
Pedals: Primo JJ PALMERE Pedals Black
Rear wheel: Fiend Freecoaster
Front wheel: Fiend CAB Black
Pegs: Federal PVC/CRMO Peg Black
Guard 1: Primo NDSG FREEMIX Plastic
Guard 2: Primo DSG FREEMIX Plastic
Seat: Fiend REYNOLDS Fat Pivotal Black