Bob Girvin & Proflex / offroad

[Cristian-T]

Does anyone have much info/history on the beginning of the brand, & Bob's involvement ? I've always assumed that the off road brand changed to Pro-flex after 1990, is this correct ?

Also, am i right im saying the 1990 Off Road Pro-Flex was the first mass production (the red model) full suspension mountain bike!?

I remember see'ing one at a race in late 90'. Couldnt believe it, not only did it have rear suspension, it cost £1650 :shock:

& I wonder what Bob's upto now ? bit worried, as I havent seen elastomers used in much else since.. bring back the Flexstem! (one that doesnt flex sideways..)

 

[legrandefromage]

Does anyone have much info/history on the beginning of the brand, & Bob's involvement ? I've always assumed that the off road brand changed to Pro-flex after 1990, is this correct ?

Also, am i right im saying the 1990 Off Road Pro-Flex was the first mass production (the red model) full suspension mountain bike!?

I remember see'ing one at a race in late 90'. Couldnt believe it, not only did it have rear suspension, it cost £1650 :shock:

& I wonder what Bob's upto now ? bit worried, as I havent seen elastomers used in much else since.. bring back the Flexstem! (one that doesnt flex sideways..)

have you been here?

http://mombat.org/ProFlex-Girvin.htm

 

[Cristian-T]

! seen that website, not that though :roll:

Nice one