K2 / Proflex Riders Group

General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: hyouhakuzai on April 12, 2006, 03:02:35 pm

Title: i'am thinking about buying a proflex
Post by: hyouhakuzai on April 12, 2006, 03:02:35 pm

saw a proflex beast for sale an i would like to know if it is good for downhill, and would like to know more about it all i know is it a repainted proflex beast.
(http://classifieds.castanet.net/data/122/large/5366Bike1.jpg)

Title: Re: i'am thinking about buying a proflex
Post by: shovelon on April 12, 2006, 05:54:22 pm

It looks very similar to the 97 beast that I had. It has a Stratos Helix shock (not available anymore) which gives it over 5 inches of travel on  the back. The fork is a Chubby 4 inch travel.

Yes, it is pretty good pointed downhill, but I would not call it a Downhill bike. It does make a great freeride bike though. In it's current trim, I would guess it weighs about 31 lbs.

If you could score it for $300 or less, it would be a nice buy.

Terry

Title: thanks and rear shock q
Post by: hyouhakuzai on April 13, 2006, 04:54:13 am

thanks for the info and the rear shock can it be changed?

Title: Re: i'am thinking about buying a proflex
Post by: Carbon_Angus on April 13, 2006, 06:24:38 am

you can get the rear shock rebuilt.

if you put on a Risse, you will have OEM (~3") travel though, I think

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

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Title: Re: thanks and rear shock q
Post by: Matno on April 13, 2006, 08:28:44 am

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thanks for the info and the rear shock can it be changed?

Yes, but that's probably one of the best options on the market. No reason to replace with something that's not an "upgrade." Unless you want a lighter air shock (the Risse), you don't have much choice...