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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: redloop on November 13, 2006, 10:32:35 am

Title: help!
Post by: redloop on November 13, 2006, 10:32:35 am

hi there just got my hands on a used proflex 957 and not toooo sure on what its worth can u guys help?

spec:
carbon swing arm,
pace rc36 carbon
noleen rearshock,
hope c2 hydraulic discs,
hope bulb hubs,
full xt running gear,
bonty  bars,
mavic 317 x-disc rims,
cane creek headset,
cane creek stem,
use seatpost,




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Title: Re: help!
Post by: kiwi on November 13, 2006, 03:34:34 pm

might help if you tell us where you are located.We are spread from one end of the earth to the other,and most places in between!
Are you looking to resell or what?
The rear disc looks interesting.Where does the torque
rod mount

Title: Re: help!
Post by: Ziggy on November 13, 2006, 08:20:43 pm

I like!  Sell it to meee!  :)

Title: Re: help!
Post by: jeffhop on November 14, 2006, 12:27:25 am

the rear disc mount looks like an early hope one with the rod attaching to the brake pivot post.

Title: Re: help!
Post by: redloop on November 14, 2006, 05:03:52 am

im located in fife scotland!

i might resell if i get bored with it but as of now its staying with me!

Title: Re: help!
Post by: Matno on November 14, 2006, 04:24:55 pm

Ah Fife. A place I've actually been. My great grandfather Webb was born thereabouts before he crossed the pond and ended up in the Rockies...

The bike looks nice, but it's probably not worth much in terms of resale value. Worth more in terms of a decent ride... I'm not real familiar with Pace forks, but if it's a smooth fork, you should be set.

Title: Re: help!
Post by: shovelon on November 15, 2006, 09:40:20 am

Your 957 looks like it tips the scale at 28 to 30 lbs. It is an interesting mix of parts, but the frame and geometry is more suited to XC duties. As is, I would not think it would fetch more than $600 US dollars.

In the right hands(mine) the bike is a blast. Fast and lite. Currently my favorite bike until cold weather reaches California, then I will be doing epics on my long travel bike.

Personally, I think the value will only increase on your bike, so I would not think of it as an expense, but as an investment.

The x56  and x57 series are very underrated and overlooked these days. But can keep up with the best of them, and were way ahead of thier time in the 90's.


GO RIDE!!

Terry