Swapsie - Nice hardtail for Proflex 856

[Dave_H]

The Stumpie is sold but I still fancy building a nice hardtail bike, so is anyone interested in swapping my 856 frame for a nice 17/18" hardtail?

More info on the Proflex is here
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=58652&highlight=

 

[Wold Ranger]

Proflex

Looks nice, but fear its too big, what height are you?

 

[Dave_H]

5'10"

Proflex do tend to come up a tad bigger than others but the dipping top tube helps.

 

[Wold Ranger]

Size

Mmm-I'm 5 foot six and only 29.5 inside leg, I have always wanted one, but I believe they only ever imported large and extra large until K2 bought them, once saw a K2 version in Medium and it seemed tiny to all the others I've seen

 

[orange71]

[hijack]I'm pretty sure there are plenty of medium 856s out there - however I believe the c-t was the same as the large (around 20"), just the top tube was shorter with the 'dip' probably lower.

There is a small version - you can tell this one straight away as the top mount for the shock pierces the top tube instead of the gusset[/hijack]

 

[Wold Ranger]

Proflex

Was told by the importers BITD that they didn't make a small as it was an "Adult Bike" and mediums were rare.

 

[Dave_H]

Frame now sold pending payment.

 

[butch cassidy]

856

is this still available? ive got a 95 rockhopper sport ht if you might be interested.

 

[Dave_H]

No, it's long gone.