Simone Barraco

Date of Birth

8/7/1991

Hometown

Genova, Italy

Currently Resides

Barcelona, Spain

Sponsors

VANS, Red Bull, Subrosa. Shadow Conspiracy, Frontocean

On Vans Since

2018

Nickname

Kid

First Bike

A white GT complete“

Favorite Tricks

Crankarm Slides

Q&A

WHAT SHOE DO YOU RIDE?

I really like the Era Pro´s

WHAT SHOE DO YOU CHILL IN?

Depends, but right now I dig the classic Authentics

WHAT’S YOUR BIKE SET-UP?

Subrosa frame, all Shadow parts, 4 metal pegs, cassette hub and brakeless

WHAT IS THE BEST TRIP YOU’VE EVER BEEN ON?

To be honest, every trip is the best

WHAT IS THE BEST STORY YOU’VE EVER HEARD OR BEEN TOLD?

Hahaha, there are too many. But I´m pretty sure it´s a Bakos story.

FAVORITE VANS RIDER?

Hard to pick one, they´re all amazing. But I love Bruno´s riding since forever tho.

WHAT TRICK CAN’T YOU DO THAT YOU WISH YOU COULD?

Nose whips

WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT’S EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?

Loosing friends way too soon.

WHAT ARE SOME INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF BMX?

Art, graffiti & graphic design

LAST GOOD BOOK YOU READ OR MAGAZINE YOU LOOKED AT?

Endless Mag

FIVE SONGS THAT HAVE TO BE ON A PLAYLIST?

NWA,
Beasty Boys,
Bob Dylan,
BIG,
Eminem,
De Andre`

FIVE ESSENTIALS FOR ANY ROAD TRIP?

Bike,
solid crew,
sun,
girl,
paint

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