Bike Check interview: Daleny Vaughn's DK

Oct 14, 2020

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Daleny Vaughn
Sponsors: 316 Racing - DK Bikes- Aztec Fire & Safety - Box Components -Fly Racing - Onyx Hubs - ODI Grips - Havoc Goggles - Tioga Tires - Biolab science -Binance.US
Mechanic: Corben Sharrah, Kyle Jensen, and my dad

When's the last time you raced your BMX bike?
Daleny Vaughn: Unfortunately I haven’t raced since June but I cannot wait to get back out there!

So the bike is still fresh and ready for more?
Daleny Vaughn: It’s always ready

What is the geometry and length of your frame. Do you know?

Daleny Vaughn: Pro XL. Top tube 21”. Chain stay length 14.83”.

Do you always run the same gearing?
Daleny Vaughn: Yes. I just tried something new out and didn’t really like it so went back with the original gearing.

Do you experiment much with sizes of your frame, stem, bars, crank length to find the right set-up?
Daleny Vaughn: No, I stick with what I know! I did drop the bars a bit this year and it felt good!

Do you have something customized to make your bike more personal and perfect for you?
Daleny Vaughn: Nothing Custom I’ve just always been a big fan of having blue and red components.

Does weight of your bike matter much to you?
Daleny Vaughn: No, growing up my dad didn’t really care about weight so that’s just what I have always stuck with.

Usual tire pressure?
Daleny Vaughn: No preference, I just pump it up till it feels right.

Do you like working on your bike?
Daleny Vaughn: Not really haha, I don’t prefer to mess with anything.

Please take us through your parts list:

Frame - DK Professional X Pro XL
Fork - Box X5
Bars - Box oversized bars
Grips - ODI Ruffian
Stem - Box
Headset - Box
Brake lever - Box
Brake - Box
Cranks - Box
Pedals - HT
Sprocket - Rennen
BB - Box
Chain - KMC
Seat - Box
Seatpost - Box
Seatpost clamp - Box
Front hub - Onyx
Rear hub - Onyx
Front rim - Alienation
Rear rim - Alienation
Spokes - Pillar ti
Tires - Tioga
Tubes - Whatever
Chain tensioners - Built in
Number plate - Box

Weight - 18.9 lbs

Thanks to: All my Sponsors who keep me rollin, Tyler Brown for all he does! My family for all of their support, and to Tucson for always having my back!