FRAME SWAP (FROM PROFLEX 857 TO 955)
- Thread starter bigterry
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Curious about both your posts, particularly the second.
Nice bike, I've long been a ProFlex fan. Can you add some detail as to the reason for the frame change.
What's the difference in the frames?
Your lucky, the elastomers look to have held out very well. Mine packed in long ago.
Looks good though, you've obviously put a bit of thought into it.
Nice bike, I've long been a ProFlex fan. Can you add some detail as to the reason for the frame change.
What's the difference in the frames?
Your lucky, the elastomers look to have held out very well. Mine packed in long ago.
Looks good though, you've obviously put a bit of thought into it.
proflex
my 857 turned out 2 be a animal so the 955 i bought off ebay it come 2 me with the bb stuck in the bb was a actiontec no tool 2 take it out so usaebay tuck 6weeks 2come2 me so bb out and the 857 waz no more my 955 i love the bike its a labour of love i know im crazy retro bike crazy
my 857 turned out 2 be a animal so the 955 i bought off ebay it come 2 me with the bb stuck in the bb was a actiontec no tool 2 take it out so usaebay tuck 6weeks 2come2 me so bb out and the 857 waz no more my 955 i love the bike its a labour of love i know im crazy retro bike crazy
Good effort then. I've always found them to be pretty good riding bikes. Never actually seen another one where I am as well.
The elastomers are the only downfall I think as they will always deteriorate over time. It is possible to upgrade to springs, but I think this is getting harder to do since RDS closed its doors. Worth keeping your eyes peeled though for a set with a view to the future.
Nice bike though, enjoy!
The elastomers are the only downfall I think as they will always deteriorate over time. It is possible to upgrade to springs, but I think this is getting harder to do since RDS closed its doors. Worth keeping your eyes peeled though for a set with a view to the future.
Nice bike though, enjoy!
shovelon
Senior Retro Guru
That is a very rare bike indeed. Top of the line in 1995 for Proflex.
Here is a description from Bikepedia:
MSRP (new) $3,600.00
Weight 23.5
Sizes 14", 16", 18", 20"
Colors Polished
Item ID 32586
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction Welded aluminum
Frame Tubing Material Alcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted
Fork Brand & Model Girvin Vector
Fork Material Aluminum
Rear Shock
Components
Component Group Shimano XTR
Brakeset Paul Components brakes, Paul Love Levers levers
Shift Levers Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front Derailleur Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR
Crankset Topline, 22/32/42 teeth
Pedals Onza HO titanium (clipless)
Bottom Bracket
BB Shell Width
Rear Cogs 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost Syncros Pro Series titanium, 27.2 mm diameter
Saddle Selle Italia Flite TransAlp
Handlebar Alloy
Handlebar Extensions Ritchey Logic WCS
Handlebar Stem Girvin Vector
Headset 1 1/8" King NoThreadSet
Wheels
Hubs Nuke Proof
Rims Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
Tires 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho kevlar
Spoke Brand Stainless steel, 1.8 mm double butted
Spoke Nipples Alloy nipples
Here is a description from Bikepedia:
MSRP (new) $3,600.00
Weight 23.5
Sizes 14", 16", 18", 20"
Colors Polished
Item ID 32586
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction Welded aluminum
Frame Tubing Material Alcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted
Fork Brand & Model Girvin Vector
Fork Material Aluminum
Rear Shock
Components
Component Group Shimano XTR
Brakeset Paul Components brakes, Paul Love Levers levers
Shift Levers Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front Derailleur Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR
Crankset Topline, 22/32/42 teeth
Pedals Onza HO titanium (clipless)
Bottom Bracket
BB Shell Width
Rear Cogs 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost Syncros Pro Series titanium, 27.2 mm diameter
Saddle Selle Italia Flite TransAlp
Handlebar Alloy
Handlebar Extensions Ritchey Logic WCS
Handlebar Stem Girvin Vector
Headset 1 1/8" King NoThreadSet
Wheels
Hubs Nuke Proof
Rims Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
Tires 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho kevlar
Spoke Brand Stainless steel, 1.8 mm double butted
Spoke Nipples Alloy nipples
