LOCALS - Patch Harris: Nukeproof Mega

In this weeks LOCALS we catch up with Patch Harris our latest work experience lad who hales from South Devon and rides this sweet custom Nukeproof Mega AM!

Tell us a little bit about yourself?

Name: Patch Harris
Location: Chudleigh
Job: Student
Bike: Nukeproof Mega

How long have you been riding?
I've been riding bikes since I was about 7, but I have been doing downhill and jumping for about 3 years.

How often do you ride?
I try and get out 2 or 3 times a week.

What bike are you currently riding and talk us through your set up?
I an currently riding a Nukeproof Mega, with a Rental duo stem and Hope pro 2 evo's on Mavic 721 rims. I absolutely love it!

What types of riding do you normally do?
I mainly ride downhill but I'm just as happy doing anything.

What was the last new bit of gear on your bike?
I think it was probably the wheelset.

What are your local trails?
Cafeside up at Haldon

What's your favourite part on your bike?
Hard to say really. It works well as a whole so I guess I shall have to say the whole thing!

What other bikes do you own?
I also own a Transition Bank.

Cheers Patch!

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