Interview #1 : Questions & Answers with Tom La Marche

1. How's life Tom?

Decent.

2. The Tom that I have known 3 years ago, what are the changes in 2010?

New bike, no hair.

3. What are the achievements you've got so far?

None.

4. Being said that, within these 3 years, what did you learn? Besides,getting all the tricks on perfection.

Respect, Morals, Loyalty, Responsibility.

5. We all knew by now that you were ranked 1st at the Midwest Mayhem TrickComp, how did you do that?

I feel like Wonka should have took first.

6. As of now, who are you endorsed to?

Charge Bikes, Profile Racing, Hold Fast, Velocity, and SAG have all helped me out a ton.

7. High School ended, what's next for you?

Don't get trapped in a life of agony.

8. Where are you right now? Working life's good?

I'm at home. Works just work.

9. Do you have a nickname in the fixed gear scene?

Nope.

10. What do you fancy beside bikes?

Travel, music, graffiti, skateboarding, being an asshole.

11. Pick a spot in Asia to ride.

Philippines?

12. If given another chance, no bikes, what would you be rocking?

I'd probably be on my skateboard still.

13. Girls or bikes?

Girls on bikes.

14. Have you done anything stupid with your bike?

Of course. Thrown it when I've gotten mad plenty of times.

15. What are the stuff you have broken in these 3 years?

I've lost count.

16. What is the most precious part on your bike?

The 24krt gold sprocket.

17. What's your favourite spot in Philly?

Baldi or city hall.

18. Bike setup :

Frame : Charge Scissor size small

Fork : Charge Scissor

Headset : Chris King

Stem : Thomson Elite 70mm 0° rise

Bars : Answer Pro Taper 2" rise

Grips : ODI LongneckCranks: Profile Race 165mm

Pedals : Odyssey Twisted PC

Foot Retention : Hold Fast FRS

Chainring / Sprocket : Tree Lite 42t 16t Profile cog

Chain : Charge Masher 1/2 link

Seatpost : Charge 27.2

Saddle : Charge Bucket

Rims : Velocity Chukker 36h Black

Hubs : Profile Fixed 36h fix/fix

Spokes : DT Swiss laced 3x

Tires : Continental Contacts 47C

19. How many bikes do you own?

5 or 6 ones in pieces.

20. Nice chatting with you, what do you have to say to all the riders from the other side of the world?
Ride till death.

Thanks to Tom La Marche for his time & kindness to answers all these questions.

All the best to you Tom!

Photos by : John Prolly, Andrew Peru Dobson & Tim Kainu.

Peace!

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