Singapore's HULK BOONZOOKA | Factor Ostro VAM (🇸🇬 Edition) | Oompa Loompa Cycling 138

(Note: this was filmed in Jan 2023) Today, we're joined by Boon Kiak, also previously known as Boonzooka on Instagram. Boon is a podiatrist by trade, but he's now a full-time road cyclist, representing Singapore in the SEA games in Cambodia. In this episode, Boon shares with us what it takes to become a national cyclist. We'll also get an exclusive look at his Factor Ostro VAM that features elements of the Singaporean flag throughout, including behind the fork and chain-stays. What's more, you can purchase this national-themed frame off the shelf from RS Cycles, the distributor of Factor bikes in Singapore. Thank you very much Boon for your time! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Book me for an interview and merch store: https://oompaloompacycling.com/ Buy Me a Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oompaloomph Instagram:  / oompaloompacycling   TikTok:   / oompaloompacycling   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NYvyso... Discord: https://dsc.gg/oompaloompacycling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 I've been riding for the past 15 years 2:18 My actual job... 4:11 How did you know you wanted to race bikes? 5:45 Australia is the place to start your cycling career 8:11 Crit racing 10:00 Tour of Bright 11:33 Bike sizing 12:35 Previous bikes 13:29 Bike run through 15:26 Bike fitting 16:03 Saddle 16:36 How's the bike? 17:40 Looks like a SEKA? 18:18 Weight & Rim vs Disc 19:26 Training schedule 20:38 How important is equipment? 21:47 Going to the gym? 22:35 IG Question 1 26:20 IG Question 2 27:14 IG Question 3 29:49 IG Question 4 31:24 New sponsors and kit 32:43 IG Question 5 33:16 IG Question 6 34:45 IG Question 7 35:21 IG Question 8 36:22 IG Question 9 36:45 IG Question 10 38:09 IG Question 11 38:58 IG Question 12 40:11 IG Question 13 44:04 IG Question 14 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rider’s Bio Height: 186cm Inseam: 780mm Number of years riding: 14 years Strava Profile:   / strava   Bike Specs Bike brand: Factor Ostro Model year: 2021? Frame/Frame Size:56cm Groupset: Dura-ace Chainring size: 54/40 Cassette size: 11-28 Wheelset/Hubs: Saddle: Specialized Power Stem Model/Stem Length: Black inc integrated 130mm Handlebar Model/Handlebar Width: Black in integrated 42cm Bartape: Black Inc Bottle Cages: Black Inc carbon Lights (Front and Back): no idea - from tao pao Light mount: no idea Computer: Garmin 530 Computer Mount: Black Inc Power meter: Shimano Dura Ace Dual Sided Power Meter HOLLOWTECH II Tires (please specify if tubeless/clinchers/tubular): Vittoria Corsa tubeless 25mm Bottom bracket: Ceramic Speed Pedals: Shimano Dura Ace R9100 Total price: RRP $17,000 Bike weight: 7.8kg