Date of Birth:
13 July 1999.
Sponsors:
Colony, Fuse Protection, Clano Apparel.
How long have you been riding?
10 1/2 years.
What got you interested in BMX?
Watching bigger kids ride BMX.
Biggest influences in BMX:
Andreev Kostya, Paul Thölen, Pat.
Where are you living at the moment? And where did you grow up?
Traveling around in a Van, mainly Gold Coast. Grew up in a lot of different places, Childhood in Ann Arbor in Michigan USA, and as a teenager in Pößneck in Thuringia Germany.
What does a regular Saturday out on the bike usually consist of?
Warming up with lip tricks, flow around a bit, smack out some bangers, and finishing it off with trying something new!
What are you doing for work these days?
I work as a Mechatronics Engineer in the manufacturing industry.
Top 3 places you’ve ridden over the years:
Corbys Adrenaline Alley, Clint Millars Backyard, Logan Martins Backyard.
What are your interests outside of Riding?
Gaming, Photography, Hiking.
Tell us something about your local scene:
It used to be pretty big back in 2012, but it sadly died over the years and now nobody rides anymore.
What motivates you to go out and ride all the time?
Riding with friends, trying out new stuff, tweeking out certain tricks, progressing to get better.
Favourite place you’ve travelled to and why?
Cap Ferret France, it was just a great mix of bikes and beaches.
Good meals to eat:
Sushi, Burritos, Rostbrätel, Bratwürste, Klöße (german food).
Give us some bands/musicians you are into these days:
Rüfüs Du Sol, Kendrick Lamar, Oliver Tree, Asap Ferg.
Favourite Colony product?
Blaster Sprocket and Griplock Tyres.
What has BMX has taught you:
Consistency, Discipline, great way to make friends.
The usual thanks…
Obviously Mum and Dad or else I wouldn’t be on a bike without them, and especially Kim for being the best riding buddy, and last but not least a big thanks to my sponsors for keeping me sorted!
Instagram account:
@dean.florian
CURRENT RIDE:
Frame: 20.9″ M8 Lite.
Forks: 25mm offset Sweet Tooth forks.
Bars: Sweet Tooth 9.4″
Grips: Colony Much Room.
Stem: Squareback Stem.
Headset: Colony Tall.
Cranks: Colony Venator 165mm.
Pedals: Colony Fantastic Plastic.
Sprocket: 28t Blaster sprocket.
Seat: Fat Plume.
Hubs: Wasp front and rear .
Rims: Pretoria.
Tyres: Colony Griplock Lite 2.2″
