DK ASTERIK 2009 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 1996 specs comparison
DK Asterik
General Infos| Model | Asterik |
| Manufacturer | DK |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte White |
| Sizes |
- 22 TT (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 22 TT (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Kenda |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Alloy Linear Rear Levers Avid BB-5 Mechanical Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sealed Cassette Disc With 10 (millimeters) Axle Front: Sealed Disc With 10 (millimeters) Axle |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun Ditch Witch |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 Butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Short CNC Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC 410H |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Euro Sealed |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 33 Teeth DK Social 3pc |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 16 Teeth 1-speed |
DK Asterik Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Single Crown Chromoly Steerer |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 |
Other Specs of DK Asterik
| Component group sets | Single Speed Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Platform With Replaceable Pins |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | DK Pivotal |
| Seat post extension | 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter Pivotal Alloy |
Merlin Newsboy
General Infos| Model | Newsboy |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Levers WTB Speed Master Rollercam and WTB Speed Master Cantilever Front Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts MTS325 Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | Merlin Titanium |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SCM90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle White Industries Phantom Ti |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Cook Bros. E |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 8-speed |
Merlin Newsboy Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Optional |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, DK provided us with the latest version of its Asterik bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of DK Asterik Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Newsboy manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Newsboy Mountain bike here