DK Bikes unveiled their 2016 race cruisers recently, so it’s only fitting we take a look and see what’s up for the new year.
In terms of colorways, these 24s are looking on point.
Especially the Elite Cruiser.
The Elite sports a super cool nickel finish (It’s a silver over black base, so you get a dark silver look).
In terms of components, DK has retained much of the winning elements of the 2015 version but made a couple of tweaks to dial it in for 2016. Most notable of those tweaks is the new 20mm BOX rear hub (it was a DK hub last year).
The “wallet-friendly” Sprinter cruiser also gets an update to its colorway. It’s now available in a bright flo (neon) green.
The components also got an updating…in two important areas.
The tires get an upgrade to the more modern Arisun XLR8 tires (24 x 1.75) and the rear hub is now cassette.
I’m liking the looks of these two.
Frame Geometry (Elite)
Head Angle 73°
Seat Tube 72°
Top tube: 22”
Chain stay 15.25″
Bottom Bracket: 5mm over axle line, stock it sits around 12.1”
Frame Geometry (Sprinter)
Head Angle: 73°
Seat Tube: 72°
Top tube: 21.75″
Chain stay: 15.25”
Bottom Bracket: 5mm over axle line, stock it sits around 11.8”
Full Specs
cruiser revolution 
I wonder why chainrectioncycles sells them at double the MSRP. Also, is it true that as race cruisers, they’re structurally not as tough as other cruisers?
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