Haro kicks off 2016 in style with their signing of San Diego’s, Chad Kerley to Haro -with the support of Premium Products for parts. Chad has been a long time friend of everyone on the Haro BMX team and has decided to make the move.
Chad is already a BMX super-star with a huge social following and gold medal in Street at the X Games. Chad will play a major role in Haro’s future and will be working on a signature Pro Model Haro frame. We can’t wait to see what they come up with!
Vital MTB checked out Chad’s bike and asked him some questions about his move to the Haro crew.
Excerpts from Vital MTB:
What was your initial reaction to the change?
It felt right – like it makes sense this way. I’m so hyped to be a part of the crew!
It seems that you were a bit of a big fish in a small pond with Premium. How does it feel to join a bigger, better team?
Yeah. It feels the way it should now. I was by myself at Premium this past year. So, being a part of a team of close homies and sick riders is a privilege for sure.
Seeing as how you’re still sponsored by Premium (for parts), what exactly is different?
I’ll be riding a Haro frame and Premium parts. Nothing really changes. I’ll still have my CK line of bars, forks, and tires with Premium.
You’ve obviously been down with the Haro crew for years. How does it feel to formally join Dennis, Nyquist, Fernengel, and the rest of the boys?
It’s definitely an honor! It’s pretty epic to be on a team with legends like Nyquist and DMC. And, the rest of the crew are all good homies that are fun to ride with.
I know you just got off a Haro trip to Puerto Rico. How was that?
It was amazing. It was my first time being on a trip with a few of the dudes and I felt like a part of the squad right away. I got to know Jason Watts and he had us cracking up the whole time. I’m already close with most of the crew so it was chill. I really couldn’t have asked for a better welcoming.
Word on the street is you’ve got a new signature frame in the works. What do you plan on changing from the Premium CK frame?
Yeah. I’m going to have a new signature frame with Haro. I’m gonna change the colors, the graphics, shorten the rear end, and change some other specs. I have a sample one in the works, so I’ll be making sure everything feels the way I want it.
Will you have a signature complete bike from Haro?
Yeah, I think so. It would have all Premium parts on it and stuff, which would be dope.
Any new signature parts in the works for Premium?
Yeah. We’re working on a new stem and I know they’re working on some new grips, too.
What’s next for Chad Kerley and Haro?
I’m gonna start working on a welcome video part with Christian Rigal and we have a Premium edit that’s gonna drop soon, too. I’m just hyped to be a part of Haro and looking forward to more good times with the squad!
Find out the gritty details on what Chad is riding on Vital MTB