Are you on the hunt for the latest Alex Kennedy bike check?
I’m hyped to share AK’s latest Cult x Eclat build with you!
It’s no secret that Alex is one of the most original street riders out there, and his bike setup reflects that creativity.
Standing at 6’2″, he prefers a 21.25″ top tube frame for extra stability while still keeping things responsive.
Another standout feature? 4.75” pegs.
Alex says the extra length helps him lock into grinds more easily and keeps him stable – makes sense when you see how effortlessly he handles ledges and rails.
He’s also rolling with forks that have an 18mm offset, specifically to make front-end tricks feel even more dialed. (Curious about fork offset? Check out my full BMX fork offset guide.)
And to round things out, 165mm cranks for that perfect balance of power and tech.
Scroll down for the full parts list.
Latest Alex Kennedy Cult & Eclat Bike Check
- Alex Kennedy height: 6’2″ (188 cm)
- Frame: Cult Biggie frame, signature colorway, 21.25″ top tube
- Bar: Cult Heaven’s Gate BMX bar, 9.5″ rise
- Stem: Cult Max Vu top load stem, 43mm reach
- Fork: Cult Sect BMX forks, 18mm offset
- Headset: Cult BMX headset
- Grips: Cult X Fucking Awesome grips
- Seat: Cult AK tripod seat/post
- Cranks: Eclat Onyx BMX cranks, 165mm
- Pedals: Eclat Juggernaut pedals
- Sprocket: Eclat Elevate sprocket w/ guard
- Chain: Cult chain
- Front wheel: Eclat Bondi rim, Eclat Cortex front hub
- Rear wheel: Eclat Trippin rim, Eclat Cortex freecoaster hub
- Pegs: Cult Butter plastic pegs, 4.75″length
- Tires: Cult Fast & Loose BMX tires, 2.4″ width
SO. CRISP.
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Featured photo by: Merlin Czarnulla.
Old Alex Kennedy Bike Checks
2023 BMX Bike Check
Source BMX Bike Check
When Van Homan is behind the mic, you know immediately that the video bike check will be insightful. Van knows what bike questions to ask!
Here’s a fantastic look at Alex’s Cult Hawk built in green, chrome, black, white and tan.
There might be plenty of colors going on, but the combination creates a solid outcome.
What’s interesting is that AK decided to go with the Chase Hawk frame, who we all know is more about riding transitions and going fast.
But it suits Alex nicely.
Alex also explains why he rides 18mm offset forks, 165mm cranks and lengthy, 4.8″ pegs.
Ride UK Bike Build
If the above video is a rundown of parts, this is a short one showcasing you Alex assembling the bike.
The one thing that I really like about this video is that it shows you that Alex Kennedy builds his own wheels!
Not that many riders do that, especially nowadays, when complete wheels are so well-built and require only some occasional trueing.
I still remember how long it took me to lace together my first wheel – I almost gave up. Luckily, when you master the method, you can do it every time.
Try lacing your wheels at least once or twice to see how it (your bike) works.
DIG Setups (2017)
Let’s take a peek at the Alex Kennedy bike check from a little while back.
It was the year 2017 when AK had quite a few signature products both from Cult and Eclat.
From Cult, he had available a signature frame, bar, grip and seat. And from Eclat, pedals and sprocket.
In a bike interview on DIG, AK also talks about what parts he relies on the most, how a fresh setup affects his riding and what parts he goes through the quickest.
Check more on DIG.
DIG Setups (2014)
Shall we take it all the way back to 2014, when Alex was riding his seat slammed and two metal pegs?
This setup is completely different from any of the above, but even Alex’s riding style was different from how he rides today.
And that’s great.
I love seeing the rider’s evolution and progression, even if that means shifting gears completely. But AK’s amazing toboggans were already present back then!
Check out his old Cult and Primo setup with a few exceptions.
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