BarnhartOba Stanley: a flat, a nosepick and a bike.

A longstanding member of the NYC BMX scene, 27-year-old Oba Stanley rides for Simple Bike Company, Animal Bikes and Lotek Footwear. Oba refuses to categorize his riding, saying, "If you like it that's fine. And for those who do not like it, I don't know what to tell you." But for all intents and purposes, it's safe to say that Oba is most at home in the streets of NYC. His setup consists of a mix of parts from Simple, Animal and Primo, producing a bike that's simple (no pun intended) and clean. Check the rundown below, then click on the following link to launch the gallery.

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Hometown: Bronx, NY
Age: 27
Sponsors: Simple Bikes, Animal, Lotek
Preferred riding style: Street riding

Frame: Simple Ace 21.1"
Headset: Animal
Fork: Simple Monarchy
Bars: Simple Jetset 8'' rise
Stem: Animal Ten-Year top load
Grips: Animal Edwin
Bar Ends: Federal
Seat: Simple Front Row Pivotal
Seatpost: Simple Pivotal
Seatpost Clamp: Animal
Cranks: Primo Hollowbite, 175mm with Ti spindle
Bottom Bracket: Simple Spanish 22mm
Sprocket: Animal Vinnie Lite, 25-tooth
Chain: Shadow Interlock 2
Pedals: Animal Hamilton Plastic
Pegs: Animal MK3 lite
Spokes: Primo
Rim: Primo, 36-hole
Front Hub: Simple Eject, 36- hole
Rear Hub: Primo Mix with 9-tooth
Hub Guard: FBM in the rear and 2 Simple guard for the front
Tires: Animal GLH-R Folding
Brakes: Size 12 Loteks

Favorite part on your bike: Animal Ten-Year stem
Part most often replaced: Tires and pedals
Usual frame life: 6-8 months
Any extras: Nope