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FRAME: 2010 Metal Rebel Contender
FORK: Race Classic
STEM: Elementary V3
BARS: Metal Bikes
GRIP: Jimmy Levan Signature
BAR-ENDS: Bar Savers
BRAKE: Evo II
LEVER: Monolever, Small
BRAKE PADS: Slim by Four
SPROCKET: Metal Bikes
CRANKS: Twombolt, 175mm
PEDALS: Trailmix
SEAT CLAMP: Integrated
SEAT POST: Intac
SEAT: Metal Bikes
HUB (F): G-Sport Marmoset
HUB (R): V3 Cassette
RIM (F): Seven K-A
RIM (R): Hazard Lite
TIRES: Dirt Path, K-Lyte, 2.2"
PEGS: JPEG Lighter

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In case you were wondering what Jimmy’s riding these days, here a flipbook for you to look through! It’s an all metal bike for the guy who runs Metal Bikes. Read more for a brief Q&A about his setup and a few extra photos.

Also, keep checking back ’cause there’ll be a new video of Jimmy popping up soon!

While a lot of kids these days are going out and trying on the tallest, largest bars, you actually trim yours down. What’s the width on your bars and have they gotten wider at all throughout the years or are they still partying like it’s 1999?
My bars are cut down about an inch on each side. So yeah, they are narrow for the N.W. However, I must admit, they are wider than they were when I moved here 5 years ago.

Aside from trimming the bars, are there any other things about your setup that you’re particular about?
Just that it’s running solid. I’ve been riding too long to have a slapping chain or loose… anything running shitty.

You’re known to have done some of the biggest gaps in BMX. When it comes to jumping long distances and dropping from great heights, is there a specific geometry you’ve grown to prefer?
I’ve always been a 74% or 74.5% head tube guy. My rear end is 13.75″ and works great. I think landing those gaps you mentioned is just knowing the balance of your rig. You have to know when to drop your back wheel to land, as well as a steady trust on your frame and parts knowing that nothing is going to explode.

Jimmy Levan

Date: 12.30.09
Comments: 15 Comments
Categories: Bike Checks, Flipbooks, Full Factory, G-Sport, Interviews
Tags: Bar Savers, Elementary, EVO 2, Hazard Lite, Intac post, Jimmy Levan, Jimmy Levan grip, JPegs, K-Lyte, Marmoset, Metal Bikes, Monolever, Path tire, Race Fork, Seven K-A, Slim by Four, V3 Cassette

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15 Responses to “Jimmy Levan Bike Check”

blazeguard ( December 30th, 2009 at 4:52 pm ):

hellyeaj-man
hello ( January 1st, 2010 at 7:26 am ):

What Metal frame?
derek jackson ( January 4th, 2010 at 12:21 pm ):

love how the purple grips and sprocket go with the labels on the tires. sick!
Сергей ( January 6th, 2010 at 6:56 am ):

Леван!Ты_наш_кумир!Мы_катаем_в_твоём_стиле!)))
JimmyLeVan ( January 7th, 2010 at 12:52 pm ):

The Metal frame I have together in these photos is the new 2010 Rebel Contender.
$uperman ( January 11th, 2010 at 8:31 pm ):

i liked the red rims you had when you were in louisville this past spring. fresh yo.
KiriLL ( January 20th, 2010 at 4:27 am ):

yo Jimmy when your new Metal Bikes stuff will be able to buy?
ricardo ( February 3rd, 2010 at 4:57 pm ):

what is that rad song in the 2nd part of your Q&A video? great interview, thanks
ricardo ( February 3rd, 2010 at 5:00 pm ):

haha, theres a credit at the end of the video. thanks for kickin ass jimmy
mark searl ( February 9th, 2010 at 10:18 pm ):

How do you like the stem I desighned? Good en it you should see the matching kit. ….Red
емо ( March 27th, 2010 at 2:55 pm ):

яш кур
Odyssey BMX » Daily Word » Blog Archive » Levan’s bike update ( April 2nd, 2010 at 9:48 am ):

[...] posted Jimmy’s bike check a few months ago and he recently got some new parts for it. It’s a Purple Rain wheelset that [...]
Dave Sauvageau ( April 5th, 2010 at 8:20 pm ):

Great bike! I heard rumors that the 2010 Rebel Contender is made by We The People?
Matteo ( July 14th, 2010 at 7:15 am ):

Hey man how the race forks holding up? woudl you recommend that one or maybe the dirt forks for street/peg use? thanks
Reginald Payne ( July 21st, 2010 at 12:05 pm ):

Mr. LeVan,

My name is Reggie Payne with Muscle Marketing Group, here in Louisville, KY. My friend, Mick Haycraft told me about you. You have a tattoo that represents his late son Austin Haycraft, who died fighting cancer roughly 1 1/2 years ago.
The reason I’m contacting you is because I want to organize an event that will: commemorate Austin Haycraft, at the same time raise money for cancer research. Since you are from Louisville, KY I’m proposing we (Metal Bikes & Muscle Marketing Group) could host this annual event at Freedom Hall/ Fairgrounds or the New Yum Brand Arena in Downtown Louisville, KY.
The breakdown: We invite about 15-20 racers (2) All racers will wear the “Austin Superman Logo” on their jerseys (3) Single elimination, to maximize on time (4) $15.00 tickets and our goal is to attract about 25,000 spectators w/ a special incentive for cancer suffers.

I’m in the process of submitting a complete proposal to Mr. Haycraft. Once we have his approval my next step is to get in contact with you and take it from there.

I thank you for your time, Sir and look forward to working with you here in the near future.

Respectfully,

Reggie Payne
MMG
evidencemmg@yahoo.com
502-356-9149