this is dumb. and no he does not use this exact set up to ride. also these bikes are prepared for shows to be like this. almost contest like. A guy I ride with and we share the same mechanic ( Victor - M2racer) does this with his ruegamer every trade show. it's cool but he does not ride it when it's down to 8 lbs or whatever. He does ride it at 10.75 lbs however. i would like to see the flexablity of this SPIN frame as victors frame is a complete noodle.