The “Spec Sheet” - Whats everything mean?
Now you have an understanding of what sets the nomenclature of a certain size To help you understand this relationship of frame size and part’s sizing, let’s compare a 2020 DK Sprinter Mini and Expert complete bikes. The list of specs read like this:
Component |
DK 2020 Sprinter Mini Bike |
DK 2020 Sprinter Expert Bike |
Frame |
6061 aluminum with 3D dropouts |
6061 aluminum with 3D dropouts |
Top Tube |
17.25" |
19.5" |
Fork |
100% chromoly with tapered legs |
100% chromoly with tapered legs |
Handlebar |
3” rise, alloy |
6.5” rise, 100% chromoly |
Grips |
DUO Brand Mini |
DK Tsuka with press-in bar plugs |
Stem |
Alloy front load, 30mm reach |
Alloy front load, 30mm reach |
Headset |
Sealed integrated |
Sealed integrated |
Cranks |
Forged alloy 3-piece, 140mm |
Forged alloy 3-piece, 165mm |
BB |
Sealed European |
Sealed European |
Pedals |
Mini alloy platform |
DK Blender PC platform |
Sprocket |
37-tooth, alloy, 5-bolt chainring |
39-tooth, alloy, 5-bolt chainring |
Chain |
KMC Z-610 3/32” |
KMC Z-610 3/32” |
Rims |
Alloy, double wall, 36-hole |
Alloy, double wall, 36-hole |
Front Hub |
DK alloy, fully sealed, 3/8” chromoly axle |
DK alloy, fully sealed, 3/8” chromoly axle |
Rear Hub |
DK alloy, fully sealed, 3/8” chromoly axle, 14-tooth cassette |
DK alloy, fully sealed, 3/8” chromoly axle, 15-tooth cassette |
Seat |
DK Mini 1-piece seat/post combo |
DK Pro 1-piece seat/post combo |
Seat Post |
Integrated, 22.2mm, alloy |
Integrated, 27.2mm, alloy |
Seat Clamp |
Alloy |
Alloy |
Tyres |
20x1-1/8” Arisun XLR8 |
20x1-1/8” Arisun XLR8 |
Weight |
7.3kg |
8.4kg |
Colour |
Silver |
Silver |
You’ll almost always see the top-tube length listed at the top of specification sheets of bikes so that you can see straight away what you’re getting size wise, and also to compare one mini bike (or expert) with another brand’s bike.