Proflex Restoration

[Rodrigo004]

Hi guys,

I bought this Proflex in a car boot sale in West Sussex.

I`m in the process of renovating it and still don’t know which Proflex it is!

I`ve tried looking everywhere but I can’t find a match. Also, some parts are limited edition and I can’t pinpoint the specs.

According to the seller, this bike belonged to a professional mountain biker, I thought it was just a selling pitch.

I`ll post some pics of the bike including serial number H7L016982 (which a lot of you say it doesn’t mean much) and parts (limited edition), front and rear suspension ( Risse Racing Technology Genesis, custom build by CVI, serial number 1031676), I looked for the suspension online and never came across with “custom build by CVI”

Middleburn Crank (Limited edition 091/100), also if someone could point me to the right specs would be great.

I`m not sure if people would be interested in seeing the restoration progress so I`ll just upload the pics necessary to id the bike and the other 2 components.

I do apologize for all the questions but if there`s anyone there who has any knowledge about this bike please let me know.



SPECS:

Proflex frame?

Magura HS33

Wellgo pedals LU-953 98C

Middleburn RS1 Crank?

Shimano Deore FD-M590 Front Derailleur 34.9mm

Front and Rear Shocks Risse Genesis by CVI?

Shimano FH-MC18 parallax

EA50 Monkey Bar

Girvin vector 2 front shock?

Max stem?

Well, can only attach 10 pics so I hope it is enough to get someone`s interest.

 

[mk one]

Hi, and welcome.

An Animal frame maybe, as it has an aluminium swingarm.

The cranks are RS3's i think.

What other limited edition parts does it have?

And we always like seeing a bike bought back to life around here

 

[Rodrigo004]

Hi, thanks for the reply.

The crank is a Middleburn limited edition 091/100, I`ve checked online and I cant match it to any pic, am I missing something here?
The suspension is a bit of a mystery ( Risse Racing Technology Genesis, custom build by CVI). Also, can`t find an exact match.
Maybe I`m growing too attached to this bike and everything looks special.

 

[Rodrigo004]

I`ll post a couple of more pics (before and after) if you guys are interested.
Give me a day or 2 and I`ll put them together.

 

[mk one]

The cranks are RS3's, they did a limited run, probably to boost sales, the RB search is one of the best places to look

And the Risse shocks were a popular upgrade for the Proflex.

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads...ition-low-mileage-dibbed.410908/#post-3021714

 

[Rodrigo004]

Thanks, I`ll check it out.
I`ll post some progress pics in a couple of days.
Thanks for the support!

 

[marc two tone]

Hello, this bike will be what you want it to be. I dont think you've stumbled on something exclusive. Its been somebody's pet project though.
More of a decent quality full suss from the 90's with some nice parts bolted on.
The serial doesnt speak 9xx series (although im no expert) i would suggest 7 or 8xx series. See the catalogues on here for reference.
Fork legs seem painted, as the proflex yellow is more of a mustardy yellow, the rear swing arm more of a banana yellow. Wishbone silver or anodised silver.
Crack on mate, get something nice up and running.

 

[Rodrigo004]

Thanks Marc, all info is more than welcome. I`ll start to putting the bike together in a week or so....I hope and I`ll post some nice pics from before and after