LOCALS: Jacob Brown

Published: 21st June 2012 | By billy1979

In our new weekly feature, we are getting out and about on the trails to meet everyday locals and find out a bit more about them and their bikes.

Jacob Brown

Tell us a little bit about yourself?

Name: Jacob Brown
Age: 17
Job: College - Student
Bike: Mongoose Pinn'r Apprentice

How long have you been riding?
About 5/6 years.

What are your local trails?
Cafe Side - Haldon Forest, Exeter

How often do you ride?
I try to get out as much as I can. Normally a few times a week.

What types of riding do you normally do?
Mainly Downhill / freeride.

What was the last new bit of gear on your bike?
Hmmm... its been ages but it was probably the saddle.

What's your favourite part on the bike?
It would definately be the Rockshox Boxxers, a lot more forgiving than the old ones!

Next upgrade planned for the bike?
Not so much an upgrade but the rear hub needs fixing!

What other bikes do you own?
Cross country bike but thats about it, nothing special!!