Bike Check: Saya Sakakibara (AUS). Pics by Philip de Jong

May 08, 2018

Written by Bart de Jong

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Australian Saya Sakakibara has moved up to the Elite ranks and so far it has been a smooth transition making podiums at UCI BMX SX World Cups and such. The Red Bull rider is aboard a DK bike with custom Michram sprocket that weighs in at 8.4 kilograms. We've got the parts list for you. Philip took care of the pics at Papendal.

Name: Saya Sakakibara

Sponsors: Red Bull, DK Bikes, Oakley, Peabody Energy, AO Contracting, BOX Components, Michram Industries, Shimano, Onyx, HT Components, Shoei, Fist

Mechanic: Usually me.

How long have you been riding the frame that you are currently on?
Saya Sakakibara: 9 weeks

Do you experiment much with geometry/size of your frame, stem, bars?
Saya Sakakibara: Not usually

Do you have something customized to make your bike more personal and perfect for you?
Saya Sakakibara: Not geometry wise, but I have a custom chain ring with custom colour and custom writing

Did you get to pick the colour of your frame and the parts?
Saya Sakakibara: Yes

Parts list of Saya Sakakibara's DK:

Frame – DK Bikes Professional
Fork – BOX One X5
Bars – BOX One Cromo Triple Taper
Grips – BOX One Grips
Stem – BOX Delta
Headset - BOX

Brake lever – BOX Genius
Brake – BOX Eclipse V-brake

Cranks – BOX Two M30-P
Pedals – HT T1-SX
Sprocket - Michram
BB - BOX
Chain - Isumi
Seat - BOX
Seatpost - BOX
Seatpost clamp - BOX

Front hub – Onyx Ultra
Rear hub – Onyx Ultra
Front rim - BOX
Rear rim - BOX

Tires – Tioga Fastr/Fastr React
Tubes - Tioga
Chain tensioners - nil

Numberplate - BOX

Weight – 8.4kg

Thanks to: My parents for their support from the very beginning, brother Kai, my coaches; Troy Fisher, James Tennent, Wade Bootes, all of my amazing sponsors including Red Bull, DK bikes and Oakley, and to all my followers and supporters out there who continue to give positivity across my social media channels and on the track too! Thank you.

Pictures by Philip de Jong