Eighth Inch Team Rider Lukas Vana-”Cheesy Eagle”

Czech Republic


1) What is your name?
My name is Luke Vana

2) What city do you live & ride in?
Czech Republic, Prague

3) Tell us all about your bike- all of the components (bike check)

  • Frame: Butcher size 50cm
  • Fork: EI Landing Gear
  • Wheels: EI Julian set
  • Cranks: EI freestyle 165mm, chainring EI 45T-18T
  • Pedals: Flybikes Alu
  • Grips: Flybikes
  • Seat: Flybikes
  • Bar: No name, Barend- EI
  • Stem: EI Freestyle

4) How long have you been riding fixed gear?
2 Years

5) What got you started riding fixed gear?
Some friends started riding fixed in Prague and I say: I want to ride too!

6) What kind of riding do you do- (FGFS, Polo, messenger, etc)?
I prefer riding for fun, just speed and freestyle

7) Best memory on your bike?
I have many fun memories on bike, I have ridden Freestyle bmx for 8 years and it has been great time with my friends fulfilled with travelling, filming, riding�

8) Worst crash on your bike?
Broke ankle, separated shoulder…

9) What do you do when you are not riding?
When I’m not riding on fixed I ride freestyle bmx. Fishing, listening music and much more..

10) Any accolades (Have you won any tournaments/contests, been in a movie/edits?
I won the best skid at Garage Race in Prague which has been organized by Funbikes and I’m doing lots of videos, pictures.. Check out my new video profile!

11) Favorite food and drink?
Czech specialities and Czech beer

12) Personal notes- anything you want the world to know about you?
Life is a Game!

13) Any special thanks to anyone out there?
Thanks to Eighth Inch for support, my friends Andrea and Jan from Funbikes.cz, eSatna.cz online store, Represent clothing and big thanks for all friends and good times!

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