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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Dave M on July 21, 2005, 07:07:35 am

Title: Proflex 857
Post by: Dave M on July 21, 2005, 07:07:35 am

Hi, I just picked up a bike with a proflex 857 frame which has an MCU type shock instead of a coil spring type one.  Is this normal?  Also is the bike worth anything in the U.K. as Im debating whether to sell it or fix it up and ride it.    

cheers, dave

Title: Re: Proflex 857
Post by: Simon on July 21, 2005, 09:11:57 am

The 857 should have coil over shocks front and rear,
if you have MCU springs with the gold ODS damper unit you can upgrade to coil springs through RDI (UK based company),spare parts can be obtain through CVI,
the 857 is a great bike and worth fixing up,here in the UK though its unlikely to fetch a good price.
Simon.  

Title: Re: Proflex 857
Post by: jeffhop on July 21, 2005, 11:31:31 am

in the very near future im going to have an ods rear shock and spring for sale cheap as ive just bought an nr4 off jinder and im just waiting for it to arrive now. so if you want it let me know and you can have first refusal. im uk based.      jeff

Title: Re: Proflex 857
Post by: Dave M on July 26, 2005, 10:50:39 pm

Hi jeffhop, I would be interested in the coil spring but i think I already have an ODS shock on the bike.  Send me an email when its up for sale.

cheers, dave

Title: Re: Proflex 857
Post by: rapiddescent on July 27, 2005, 07:01:22 am

I think I replied to an email about this - I don't think it is an 857 at all because the ODS shock won't fit on the 857.  Maybe a new sticker set?  digital photo?

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