Author Topic: POST BUY SELL WANT,proflex and K2 finds here! (Read 352113 times)

orange · « **Reply #60 on:** November 19, 2007, 10:06:45 pm »

Terry - have a look here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8761&start=0

if you scroll down there's a review of your new bike.

timboiow · « **Reply #61 on:** November 19, 2007, 11:25:00 pm »

Wanted : Hammerhead adaptor for the rear swingarm of an 857....probably a longshot but don't ask -don't find out! Anyone got one they no longer use and want to get rid of ? Or even an alternative disk brake adaptor...
Thanks
Timbo

orange · « **Reply #62 on:** November 20, 2007, 04:58:30 am »

Tim - I have a template for the adapter courtesy of Simon if you want to knock one up yourself. Mate of mine did it (the frame you were interested in actually ;-) ) and it works fine. My 857 also has a home made one, not too hard to do.

shovelon · « **Reply #63 on:** November 20, 2007, 02:58:39 pm »

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hey shovelon are all them bikes listed after your post what you own or have owned cos if you still own em you gonna have to make some room. in the pics orange posted check out the pro-am and the master cos i owned both bikes thats how i got into pro-flexs. should anyone come across a master 12" as pictured but with the u-brake removed and brake bosses brazed on the top side of the seatstay then boys you have my old bike which belonged to jez avery a good bit of history.congrats on your new bike.

Yep, they are all mine.

jake1293 · « **Reply #64 on:** November 26, 2007, 09:05:37 am »

FOR SALE

Hi everyone
Havent been here for a while and thats why i have my Proflex for sale.
told its a 855(?) i have just bought a new LX drivetrain for it. the only thing that stayed was the bb & crank (liked them and theyre in good shape). new lx shifters, front and rear deraillers, lx v brakes, all new cables, new tyres, wheels..... even down to the lock on grips.
bought a rear swing arm (exellent cond.) off ebay but there is a 2mm difference so it needs to be shimmed up to stop play.
The elastomers are roc hard but i was planning to use it as a road bike anyway. Had ally discs made to fit between the elastomers as plastic ones were awful.

Its in great shape, just needs a little time and a small amount of tlc.
I have neither, or any money.

if you need more pics/info or have any info then email e.burr@ntlworld.com
open to offers as i dont know what its worth but i would like to cover costs of the new parts.

Thanks

Jake

orange · « **Reply #65 on:** December 05, 2007, 06:54:27 am »

never seen a small 656 before, bit unusual:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pro-Flex-light-weight-cross-country-full-susp-frame_W0QQitemZ120193697311QQihZ002QQcategoryZ22679QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

shovelon · « **Reply #66 on:** December 05, 2007, 11:06:33 am »

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never seen a small 656 before, bit unusual:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pro-Flex-light-weight-cross-country-full-susp-frame_W0QQitemZ120193697311QQihZ002QQcategoryZ22679QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I have not seen that either. Look at the bent top tube.

dirt_doc · « **Reply #67 on:** December 15, 2007, 06:13:48 am »

WANTED: 857 or 957 frameset (small) with or without the crosslink fork.

FOR SALE: Risse Genesis shock in almost new condition. I had it mounted to my 857 for less than 3 months and replaced it with the old NR-2. Turns out I prefer the the coil-over shock. I sent it to Risse to service and it's still in the sealed bag they retunred it in.

Contact me here: utplo@yahoo.com

dirt_doc · « **Reply #68 on:** December 15, 2007, 06:20:42 am »

I forgot to mention, I have somehow lost one of the derailer hanger mounting screws on my 857. Anyone know where to find a replacement?

matt
utplo@yahoo.com

orange · « **Reply #69 on:** December 15, 2007, 06:57:12 pm »

emailed you re. Genesis

the screw I think is a relatively standard one you could get from a hardware store or an online hardware specialist.

jeffhop · « **Reply #70 on:** December 27, 2007, 03:53:15 am »

this might be of some interest to someone on here,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NOLEEN-PROFLEX-REAR-SHOCK_W0QQitemZ250200308708QQihZ015QQcategoryZ109119QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

flowerpot · « **Reply #71 on:** January 04, 2008, 04:15:54 am »

Hi guys. I'm new here. Was recommended by Orange though.
I'm after a newer Proflex frame and Crosslink forks. Something similar to 855, 955 and newer not one of the K2 models though. Preferably noleen coil shocks (but not fussed) and an aluminium swing arm. Is that a bit too picky?

shovelon · « **Reply #72 on:** January 04, 2008, 08:10:44 am »

Quote from: flowerpot on January 04, 2008, 04:15:54 am

Hi guys. I'm new here. Was recommended by Orange though.
I'm after a newer Proflex frame and Crosslink forks. Something similar to 855, 955 and newer not one of the K2 models though. Preferably noleen coil shocks (but not fussed) and an aluminium swing arm. Is that a bit too picky?

Welcome flowerpot.

If you are interested in Noleen shocks, you may want to consider the 857 and 957 with the carbon swingarm and xlinks.

Terry

orange · « **Reply #73 on:** January 04, 2008, 08:22:07 am »

agreed - although the noleens can be retrofitted to the 855 and 955 (I have an NR-4 on my 855) - or you could go for the Risse option... mmmmmmmm!

http://www.risseracing.com/proflex.shtml

kiwi · « **Reply #74 on:** January 04, 2008, 06:04:48 pm »

imho the most upgradeable bike is the humble 756 or maybe the 856.I have upgraded my vector with a carbon crosslink off a 957 and i have a risse terminator(to suit x55 cmplete with freedom adapter) out the back.you get the same frame as 856 but you dont pay a premium for the ods units!I beleive the 756 was not available in all markets though,it came with the friction dampers both ends....basically an 855 with the cone strut and presumably any frame mods...however any x55 x56 x57 or 1000,2000,or 3000 from 98 wil do the job...a way big for you flower pot I think!,the 757 had an aluminium swingarm,and i think the 2000 from 98 did too,or was the 2000 a 857?(i know the 3000 was basically a 957)

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