National Champ Explains How He Did It 🇸🇬 | Factor Hanzo, Ostro, VAM | Oompa Loompa Cycling 175

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Music by Tobu - Back To You / tobuofficial
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00:00 - Intro
03:47 - Road biking to school in Singapore
06:05 - Mountain bike journey started with Sam Hills advice
09:58 - 2015 National Champs, luck, loss of grandmother
13:22 - Boon Kiak guided team to victory in TT
18:55 - Willy's bikes
31:13 - Sponsors
35:11 - Bike training and cultures
37:03 - Importance of Consistency in Fitness
43:18 - Sea Games selection for 2024
44:33 - RedWhite Selling Point Good Price, Easy Replacement
50:03 - Be kind to yourself, build community
56:20 - Level playing field makes sense in cycling
58:20 - Buying a cheaper bike for first road ride
01:01:17 - Bike plays part in comfort, but other factors need to be considered
01:04:05 - Nutrition and training tips for athletes
01:07:26 - Performance, picky eating, rice cakes
01:10:05 - Outro
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Rider’s Bio
Height: 167
Inseam: 76
Number of years riding: 13
Strava Profile: cranknpedal - / strava
Bike Specs
Bike brand: Factor
Model year: 2022
Frame model: Hanzō
Frame Size: S
Groupset: Shimano Dura-ace 12spd
Chainring size: 56T
Cassette size: 11-34T
Wheelset: Black Inc THREE | Black Inc ZERO Disc
Hubs: Black Inc
Saddle: Fiziik Mistica
Stem Model: N/A
Stem Length: N/A
Handlebar Model: N/A
Handlebar Width: N/A
Bartape: Black Inc
Bottle Cages: Black Inc
Lights (Front): N/A
Lights(Back): N/A
Light mount: N/A
Computer: Garmin 830
Computer Mount: 76 Projects
Power meter: Favero Assioma Duo (Look)
Tires (please specify if tubeless/clinchers/tubular): Tubeless, Vittoria Corsa Pro 28mm
Bottom bracket: Ceramicspeed BBRight
Pedals: Favero Assioma Duo (Look)
BB to saddle height: 689mm
Tip of saddle to base bar reach: 525mm
Total price in SGD19K retail
Bike weight (without accessories): not sure, but with accessories about 9kg
Bike brand: Factor
Model year: 2021
Frame model: Ostro VAM
Frame Size: 52
Groupset: Shimano Ultegra 12spd
Chainring size: 55-40T
Cassette size: 11-30T
Wheelset: Black Inc FORTY FIVE
Hubs: Black Inc
Saddle: Sellé Italia SLR Kit Carbonio
Barstem: Black Inc Integrated Barstem 100*380mm
Bartape: Black Inc
Bottle Cages: Arundel Mandible DTR and STR
Lights (Front): N/A
Lights(Back): N/A
Light mount: N/A
Computer: Garmin 830
Computer Mount: Black INC
Power meter: Favero Assioma Duo (Look)
Tires (please specify if tubeless/clinchers/tubular): clinchers, Vittoria Corsa Pro 28mm
Bottom bracket: Ceramicspeed T47
Pedals: Favero Assioma Duo (Look)
BB to saddle height: 667mm
Tip of saddle to stem cap reach: 395mm
Total price in SGD (let me know if this can be disclosed): 12.5K retail
Bike weight (without accessories): 7.8kg
Bike Specs
Bike brand: Factor
Model year: 2021
Frame model: O2 VAM Attaquer Edition
Frame Size: 52
Groupset: Shimano Ultegra 11spd
Chainring size: 53-39
Cassette size: 11-28T
Wheelset: Light Bicycle AR38 Hookless
Hubs: DT Swiss 240S straight-pull
Saddle: Sellé Italia SLR Kit Carbonio
Barstem: Black Inc Integrated Barstem 100*380mm
Bartape: Black Inc
Bottle Cages: Unbranded carbon cages.
Lights (Front): N/A
Lights(Back): N/A
Light mount: N/A
Computer: Garmin 830
Computer Mount: Black INC
Power meter: Favero Assioma Duo (Look)
Tires (please specify if tubeless/clinchers/tubular): clinchers, Vittoria Corsa Graphene 2.0 28mm
Bottom bracket: Ceramicspeed T47
Pedals: Favero Assioma Duo (Look)
BB to saddle height: 681mm
Tip of saddle to stem cap reach: 410mm
Total price in SGD: approx 10k retail for frameset package before 2023 O2 update. Total price not known cos it's bits and bobs changed along the way and previous bike 😅
Bike weight (without accessories): 6.8kg

[@thecatsonholiday5932]

It's lovely hearing him talking about his grandma ❤❤❤❤❤

[@deathism]

Long but enjoyable video. Wishing him all the best in his cycling career and endeavors!

[@johnix4049]

Enjoy this again and such a humble chap !

[@BensonKoh]

Great interview. Enjoyed the insights ◡̈

[@dangrows_za4798]

Really enjoy the content thank you oompa😊

[@DonCarlyon]

That hanzo is sexy. Great story about the grandma.

[@kokolupia11]

HANZO!❤

[@pathet1cgamer13]

o2 vam integrated cabling. how?