Author Topic: POST BUY SELL WANT,proflex and K2 finds here! (Read 352912 times)

shovelon · « **Reply #1290 on:** June 22, 2012, 07:41:25 pm »

Quote from: Artifex on June 22, 2012, 10:40:28 am

I pulled my 855 out this Spring and noticed my swingarm is cracked at the pivots on both sides! I read somewhere they can be welded up, but I would rather replace it. So, next obvious question, anyone have a swingarm they would be wiling to sell? I would also be interested in another medium frame 855 and higher, cosmetics don't matter as long as it is not tweaked or dented. If it had a real shock attached I would be very interested - I have a set of replacement front and back elastomer boingers I bought when still available 3 or so years ago, and have been hoarding them in a cool dark spot ever since, but I am not looking forward to installing them. I patrol ebay regularly but have not seen anything lately. I live in Omaha, NE, USA. Thanks!

Pictures?

Artifex · « **Reply #1291 on:** June 23, 2012, 06:24:15 pm »

Quote from: shovelon on June 22, 2012, 07:41:25 pm

Quote from: Artifex on June 22, 2012, 10:40:28 am
I pulled my 855 out this Spring and noticed my swingarm is cracked at the pivots on both sides! I read somewhere they can be welded up, but I would rather replace it. So, next obvious question, anyone have a swingarm they would be wiling to sell? I would also be interested in another medium frame 855 and higher, cosmetics don't matter as long as it is not tweaked or dented. If it had a real shock attached I would be very interested - I have a set of replacement front and back elastomer boingers I bought when still available 3 or so years ago, and have been hoarding them in a cool dark spot ever since, but I am not looking forward to installing them. I patrol ebay regularly but have not seen anything lately. I live in Omaha, NE, USA. Thanks!
Pictures?

It's pretty simple, on the exact top of each pivot there is a crack running from side to side. I have not taken the swingarm off to see how deep they are, but I don't think they go all the way through. I am not sure what a picture can add to that but I can get one if it would be of any help. Thanks!

Brycer1968 · « **Reply #1292 on:** June 24, 2012, 10:15:21 am »

I have two Proflex/K2 OZ frames for sale on e-bay (one large and one Medium, both in 9+/10 condition) and other vintage proflex stuff as well in my other auctions.
Here is the Large OZ-M: http://www.ebay.com/itm/160830800706?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649#ht_724wt_1398

Brycer1968, Portland,OR

spikebender · « **Reply #1293 on:** July 04, 2012, 08:24:01 pm »

Hello Group, I need to sell my 855 I had some unexpected things come up and need the cash. I'd like to give the group first shot at it if anyone is Interested. I have a few photos on photobucket. If your interested message me here or email me. I would like to get $400 for it or make me an offer and we'll go from there. Thanks, Tracy

DugB · « **Reply #1294 on:** July 18, 2012, 10:24:18 am »

Hey all,

Just wanted to let you know that I'm selling and will be selling some choice vintage MTB and Proflex bits over the next few days on eBay...not divesting myself, just letting go of a few things I don't need or can't use...some frames, some parts...just FYI.

- Doug :-)

shovelon · « **Reply #1295 on:** July 19, 2012, 09:14:23 am »

Quote from: DugB on July 18, 2012, 10:24:18 am

Hey all,

Just wanted to let you know that I'm selling and will be selling some choice vintage MTB and Proflex bits over the next few days on eBay...not divesting myself, just letting go of a few things I don't need or can't use...some frames, some parts...just FYI.

- Doug :-)

Cool!

w2zero · « **Reply #1296 on:** July 29, 2012, 10:47:19 am »

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/bik/3166819868.html

a little sketchy since he posts the picture as "similar" but worth finding out more for that price.

draztik · « **Reply #1297 on:** August 04, 2012, 06:04:42 am »

Hello, Does anyone know where I can find some new swing arm bushings for my 5500 carbon.

Willie_B · « **Reply #1298 on:** August 04, 2012, 07:19:49 am »

Quote from: draztik on August 04, 2012, 06:04:42 am

Hello, Does anyone know where I can find some new swing arm bushings for my 5500 carbon.

If you cannot find the bushings you could do the sealed bearing conversion.

Spokes · « **Reply #1299 on:** August 05, 2012, 01:41:53 am »

They are still being sold on ebay. Just do a search and you'll find all the bushing kits are still available.

Chris

draztik · « **Reply #1300 on:** August 09, 2012, 03:09:56 pm »

I don't see the bushing kits for the 5500 on ebay. Anyone have a link to the kit on ebay?

Brycer1968 · « **Reply #1301 on:** August 09, 2012, 03:18:51 pm »

Ok, so I gambled and bought a K2 attack frame rebuild kit. Godd news and medium news: It comes with the correct quad rings for your 4500, 5500 or OZ and the not as great part : the pivot bushings are the right diameter and thickness, but they are too long (or wide I guess), so you will need to remove some material from the sides of all four bushings to make the pivot hardware snug down on the swing arm and not on the too long bushings (learned by trial and error).

Brycer

Colin · « **Reply #1302 on:** August 10, 2012, 02:11:16 am »

Quote from: Brycer1968 on August 09, 2012, 03:18:51 pm

Ok, so I gambled and bought a K2 attack frame rebuild kit. Godd news and medium news: It comes with the correct quad rings for your 4500, 5500 or OZ and the not as great part : the pivot bushings are the right diameter and thickness, but they are too long (or wide I guess), so you will need to remove some material from the sides of all four bushings to make the pivot hardware snug down on the swing arm and not on the too long bushings (learned by trial and error).

Brycer

Errrmmm, not sure if I've misunderstood you, but why did you buy an Attack kit (RK003?) if you needed one for a Carbon frame bike (RK008)?

link to a company in the States that sometimes does RK008 kits, but they don't have any at the mo'..........
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?_odkw=&item=310414791944&pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&_osacat=0&hash=item484629d508&_ssn=random.bike.parts&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313&_nkw=RK&_sacat=0
or you can use a RK001 kit which is the same for the main pivots, but just includes the rear stay pivots for the "9 style" x57 style frame, which you won't need on "two tube" or carbon frame bikes.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/K2-NOLEEN-RK001-Pro-Flex-9-Style-Frame-Rebuild-Kit-NEW-/330764708794

Oh, and I have just one RK008 left for sale from the bulk order that I imported into the UK if anyone wants to buy it, £15 +P&P.

Col.

mclovin · « **Reply #1303 on:** August 10, 2012, 04:52:40 pm »

i have a red 856 that needs a derailluer hanger can anyone help me find one

mclovin · « **Reply #1304 on:** August 10, 2012, 08:50:35 pm »

forgot to mention that i live in california and am desperately trying to fix the proflex if anyone can help me i would be eternally grateful

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