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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: GinSonic on June 19, 2007, 03:08:12 am

Title: An 856 with custom rear sus mod!
Post by: GinSonic on June 19, 2007, 03:08:12 am

Did you guys see this?

(http://forums.mtbr.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130136&stc=1&d=1136744744)

Perhaps it's old information and a few of you are aware of this already, but I figured I'd post it anyways.
I copied the post from another forum with the particulars of it;

".......10 year old frame off ebay Proflex 856(approx $100) forks new ebay $99
fox float shock s/hand about $80
custom made suspension system (cost minimal own work)
all told about $1000 with all components etc
25Lbs all in weight.
Front travel 100mm rear travel 108mm or 158mm depending on the custom strut I use....."

I think it's pretty brilliant. Been done before on other brands of bikes I realize, but pretty cool on an old school 85* series Proflex don't you think?
  G.

Title: Re: An 856 with custom rear sus mod!
Post by: shovelon on June 19, 2007, 03:19:28 am

Can't see the picture, but sounds interesting.

Title: Re: An 856 with custom rear sus mod!
Post by: GinSonic on June 19, 2007, 04:19:03 am

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Can't see the picture,.......

Huh???!?!!!?
I don't get it. I'm seeing it no problem. Why would I see it and you you not?

I even previewed the thread to see if the pic took before submitting it to the forum. Hmmmmm......?

Is it 'cuz I'm on a Mac?
 G.

Title: Re: An 856 with custom rear sus mod!
Post by: Simon on June 19, 2007, 07:06:57 am

Lol
thats my bike
its pretty well known on this site
I think everyone will be fed up if I posted another pic
of it.

GinSonic
if your interested in the bike evolving go here and
click on Simon,you'll see some other mad idea's as well.

http://idriders.com/proflex/galleries/

Title: Re: An 856 with custom rear sus mod!
Post by: GinSonic on June 19, 2007, 07:13:53 am

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Lol
thats my bike
its pretty well known on this site
I think everyone will be fed up if I posted another pic
of it.

Hahahaha! Sorry Si!
I'm such a newb. BTW. nice job dude!

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GinSonic
if your interested in the bike evolving go here and
click on Simon,you'll see some other mad idea's as well.

[url]http://idriders.com/proflex/galleries/[/url]

You bet. Thanks. I'm already there!
  G.

Title: Re: An 856 with custom rear sus mod!
Post by: shovelon on June 19, 2007, 07:41:36 am

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Huh???!?!!!?
I don't get it. I'm seeing it no problem. Why would I see it and you you not?

I even previewed the thread to see if the pic took before submitting it to the forum. Hmmmmm......?

Is it 'cuz I'm on a Mac?
 G.

That's OK. Sometimes my graphics lock up. I can see it at home.
But I had an idea it was Simon's. That is one sweet bike that should be mounted over a fireplace mantle.:-)

Title: Re: An 856 with custom rear sus mod!
Post by: kiwi on June 19, 2007, 10:04:00 pm

i cna t see the pic but it doesnt matter cos i have looked at it 356 times