Brad Simms Interview
Brad Simms is flat-out incredible on a BMX bike, and those skills have put him on airplanes headed around the world for the past year, getting to sample scenes in countries most will never see. Vital BMX asked Brad some questions to give you some insight into what life is like for Hoffman Bike’s latest destroyer.
Photo by Mark Losey
How did you get into BMX in the first place?
My uncle Mark—one day he came up to the house with a cool bike and started doing a bunch of tricks that I had never seen before. So after about two weeks I quit playing football and started racing.
You've been traveling a lot over the past few years.
Yeah, last April was my first time leaving America, so in the last year I have seen 17 countries. Hopefully by the end of the year I’ll have seen close to 30.
Have you found a place you'd like to move, or are you happy being on the move?
Honestly, I think at the end of the year I will find somewhere to move, maybe East or West. I love the lifestyle but it's starting to get kind of hectic with having my sponsors send me stuff to a different address every month, and sometimes stuff comes up missing.
You get tons of coverage riding street but you also blast on park. Do you like riding both?
I prefer to ride street, but I love going really high out of quarters. The thing with ramps is that I start to get bored with them after a few hours. For some reason I never try to progress at park riding. I just like to do my favorite air tricks as high as I can and that’s it.
How did you wind up on Hoffman Bikes, and what's it like riding for the team?
Will Stroud and Chad Shack put in a good word right after my Shook video part had dropped, and shortly after that I became the newest member of the team. The only thing I can say about riding for HB is that it's AMAZING!
What is your preferred bike setup?
20.875” HB Loyalty, but I'll be on my prototype in a few days. It's called the B-Rad frame, 175mm cranks, 36-spoke wheels.
You ride at a pretty high level. When you are out riding, are you always firing out big stuff, or do you play and cruise sometimes?
It really depends where I am at, but I do cruise from time to time.
What's the most fun trip you've been on for BMX?
The month-long trip right before X Games. Slovenia and Croatia are a must-see.
Do you have any goals with BMX? Are you trying to accomplish anything in particular, or are you just along for the ride?
Seeing the world and enjoying the ride of my life.
Who would you like to thank?
God, family, Hoffman Bikes, Target, DC Shoes, Micreation, SNAFU, Sidewall Distribution, Vital BMX for the interview, all my friends and anyone who has helped me out.
Photo by Matej
thiagopunk
11/16/2008 4:33 AM
big man......
and destroy.....
big,big,big
bmxscott
9/7/2008 6:44 PM
i think he is one of the best. he is such a beast especially bunny hopping
dk bikes
9/5/2008 1:05 PM
brads the man!
marmcamp
9/5/2008 12:37 PM
it's at an angle lol.. thats why they look bent lol.. brad simms is the man.
rodolphe.legendre
9/5/2008 2:11 AM
yeah what's about the crank !!!! BROKE
ForTheLoveOfBmx
9/4/2008 4:48 PM
He got allllllllll da tricks
mutantebikes
9/4/2008 2:40 PM
awesome
brads fav
9/4/2008 2:35 PM
I kno i kno, i did a GREAT job on teaching you all of ur skills.. haha your still my numba one JERk FACe
matter of fact im about to text u right this second.
woodyridesflow
9/4/2008 1:50 PM
Awesome as rider
Those are primo cranks which have a 4 spline spindle design so it deff aint on the wrong spline so im guessing they are bent lol
gimmickbmx
9/4/2008 11:28 AM
me tambien, yo quiero un video ahora bad simms es fantastico
bmx.pablo
9/4/2008 11:21 AM
falto un video.. !!
ballzonbike
9/4/2008 11:13 AM
look at his crank arms...they're not even close to lined up
walker32
9/4/2008 10:42 AM
my boi!! ur so insane love ya NO HOMO
Stonage
9/4/2008 9:13 AM
Seems like a badass dude.
Citizen
9/4/2008 9:13 AM
cant wait for the B RAD
JustRideBMX
9/4/2008 8:45 AM
i love brad simms
he used to be my favorite street rider
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