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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: dumb_noob on December 26, 2004, 03:34:11 am

Title: 856 head tube questions
Post by: dumb_noob on December 26, 2004, 03:34:11 am: I was reacently given a Proflex 856 that is pretty torn up (its dented BAD and has a broken derailer hanger), their are no Proflex dealers in my area, I am thinking that it might be best to ditch the frame and keep the original front shcok (it is a Noleen, I think). When I first got this frame I found this forum and rember someone saying that the 856 has a 1 1/8" headtube and the 1" noleen fork was held in place with spacers. My question is can I take this beautiful fork, headset, and shims and put it on a new frame with a 1 1/8" head tube? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: 856 head tube questions
Post by: Simon on December 26, 2004, 09:11:06 am: Yes provided the frame you're fitting it to's head tube is the correct length approx 120mm,
Simon.
Title: Re: 856 head tube questions
Post by: dumb_noob on December 26, 2004, 12:22:10 pm: thank you VERY much
Title: Re: 856 head tube questions
Post by: Simon on December 26, 2004, 07:49:22 pm: Just checked a the vector2 fork manual and it say's a regular version (as fitted to an 865) is suitable for head tube lengths between 90mm to 125mm there is a tall version (not your's)for tubes 125mm to 160mm.
This should give you more flexability on new frame choice [smiley=nod.gif]
Simon.
Title: Re: 856 head tube questions
Post by: dumb_noob on December 30, 2004, 11:46:24 am: good, thanks again
Title: Re: 856 head tube questions
Post by: Old Proflexer on December 30, 2004, 01:26:15 pm: i bought a used 857 for my wife a few years ago off the net -
it arrived scratched, dinged and looking nothing like the pics [smiley=furious.gif]

i had it sandblasted, took it home and jbwelded the dings - jbweld is supposed to be the best filling if you are going to have it powercoated, otherwise for painting, just about anything will do. i took it back to have it powercoated bright yellow - total cost $50.00. i had some old stickers and such and redecorated the bike -

i wouldn't give up on an old frame like that until it is officially dead -

kind of reminds me a bit of old "Krusty" -
oh, good heavens I going to be in tears again after looking at Krusty again in my gallery -
Goodbye Krusty, where ever you are - - - - I miss you! Why did I ever sell you? What was i thinking?

(http://idriders.com/proflex/galleries/Old_Proflexer/856%20left%20closup.jpg)

sniff!!! sniff!!!

OP
Title: Re: 856 head tube questions
Post by: kiwi on December 30, 2004, 08:37:35 pm: relax op i understand.It was a moment of weakness..You poor fool.Once you guys get a hit of that carbon you wll sell your soul for another.
Relax I truly understand....Look to your left above the fireplace take a few deep breaths ...relax now...... [smiley=nod.gif] [smiley=disbelief.gif] :-X
Title: Re: 856 head tube questions
Post by: kiwi on January 03, 2005, 10:27:37 am: Op all better now,that 957 thread hasnt set you off again has it??
Title: Re: 856 head tube questions
Post by: dumb_noob on January 10, 2005, 08:19:51 am: sorry I havn't replied in a while, I have decided to keep and use the frame.
Title: Re: 856 head tube questions
Post by: Sprucey on January 10, 2005, 11:24:04 pm: You can buy headset reducer cups which will allow you to fit a 1" headset and fork to a 1 1/8th" frame.

Most good bike shops over there should either have them or be able to get them.

Sprucey
Title: Re: 856 head tube questions
Post by: dumb_noob on March 14, 2005, 04:18:12 pm: I am sory for not responding, I got kicked off the computer, I have decided to use the frame, it handels great, I havn't regretted my decision.