Pro-Star

Overview

Finishes: Chrome with Red or Blue components

Specification

Frame: Hi Tensile Steel (Akisu)
Forks: Hi Tensile Steel (Akisu)
Handlebars: Chrome Plated with Red with glass spray
Stem: MS422 (SR) or Forged stem (SR)
Grips: F-1 type Grey/Red (FUAN)
Headset: MX Quick Adjust, Chrome Plated
Rims: 7x or 7c style 20 x 1.75 (CMC)
Spokes: Steel
Hubs: Steel Chrome plated (KT)
Tyres: 20 x 2.125 Front and Rear (Cheng Shin)
Brakes: (Shimano Tourney)
Levers: Pre-bent (Shimano Tourney)
Cable: Blue (Shimano)
Pedals: MP132 (SR) or Rat Trap (HKK)
Crank: 165 One Peice Forged Steel (unbranded)
Bottom Bracket: Looseball (Tange type)
Chainring: Snowflake 44T (Sugino) or (Lung-Chi)
Spider: N/A
Freewheel: 16T (Suntour)
Chain: MX adjustable (HKK)
Seat: Diamond Back Aero (Fuan) or MX (Kashimax type)
Seat Post: 24.8mm Steel, Chrome Plated
Seat Post Clamp: (Suntour Type)

Additional Information

Lifecycle: 1982 to 1983

Serial number location: underside of bottom bracket starting with F2 or F3

The first Akisu manufactured model added to the range in 1982 and the predecessor to the Viper, considered an entry level bike with low to medium end components. It is also a heavy frameset being steel and was only available to the European marketplace.

The Pro-Star was also available in the less common Chrome with Blue components conbination