BIKE CHECK: DE SHUEN AND
HIS CUSTOM PAINTED BLACK MARKET MOB
WHO'S RIDING WHAT?
After a couple of bike checks on trail-going full-suspension mountain bikes, we spotlight on an "almost classic" build – a street MTB that's built around the cult-class Black Market Mob frame. Photographed not long after a full "overhaul" with custom Black Chrome paint on the frame, De Shuen's bike was as immaculate as any show room bike. But don't assume that this is just a collector's bike! This bike can be seen around the East Coast Parkway Skate Park area a few times a week. We especially love this set of photos submitted by De Shuen as it was shot by our good old photographic master Darren Matthias Chan – clean and sharp.
MAIN SKELETON
Frame: Black Market The Mob
Fork: Fox 32 Float 831
COCKPIT
Grips: Sensus Swayze
Handlebar: Deity Highside 720mm (50mm rise)
Stem: Deity Copperhead (35mm)
Headset: Colony integrated headset
Saddle: Eclat Darryl Tocco window seat
Seat Post: Deity pivotal seatpost
Brakes: Shimano SLX M675
DRIVETRAIN
Cranks: Impurity V3
Pedals: Premium slim plastic
Chain Ring: Colony CC sprocket (28t)
Cassette: Gusset single speed sprocket (13t)
WHEELSET
Rims: Mavic ex325 disc
Hubs: Hope Pro 4 SS
Tyres: Tioga powerblock 2.1
Tubeless/Tube: Tube
WHO'S THAT DUDE?
Name: Tan De Shuen
Instagram ID: deshueeenn
Age: 18
Affiliated Ride Group: Bikezilla
Ride Frequency: 2-3 times per week
Favourite Trail: Bukit Timah MTB Trail
Years on 2 Wheels: 1
Favourite Rider: Josh Bryceland
Dream Bike: Santa Cruz Nomad , Black Market Mob
Photos by Darren Matthias Chan
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Bike Check: Who's Riding What? is an on-going feature that showcases regular riders and their very own customized (or stock) builds. It's always fun to see what frames and components our local riders are sporting. Photos of Bike Check: Who's Riding What? will be shot by riders themselves in most cases unless we bump into them at the trails and volunteer to shoot the bike. We invite everyone to contact us and showcase your very own build! Send your email to editor@bikezilla.com.sg and title your email "Bike Check: Who's Riding What?". Include just one (01) photo in the email so that we know you are a genuine rider. We will reply with our Bike Check Form. Hear from you soon! Ride!