K2 / Proflex Riders Group
General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: willem on October 11, 2007, 07:32:11 am
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Check the buy sell want thread...
Will
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Hey buds,
This is my larger 856. I've just completed the sealed bearing conversion on this one. It really is a fine frame with welded rear disk mount.
Regrets to y'all who trade in Euros and Pounds Sterling... While it would be a great deal in your currency (today), it would be tough to ship.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Proflex-856-Frame-Heckler-Prophet-Style-Single-Pivot_W0QQitemZ200168570428QQihZ010QQcategoryZ98083QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Nice frame. Interesting that the Way Big in the 856 is very different to the Way Big on my 857 - that has a very long head tube, 21" c-t seat tube and I think at least a 23" top tube c-c. The head tube looks different because on mine the down tube and the top tube don't meet at the end, there's a clear 2-3" on the headtube between them.
(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/2993/857and855002mediumwi6.jpg)
Good luck with the sale on a fine bike :-) Sorry - hope I haven't hijacked your frame!
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i think the x56(which is actually an x55-mostly) all had a short headtube to accomodate the vector fork.I dont think the long version came out itill the girvin/noleen crosslink????
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yes that would make sense
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Nice frame. Interesting that the Way Big in the 856 is very different to the Way Big on my 857 - that has a very long head tube, 21" c-t seat tube and I think at least a 23" top tube c-c. The head tube looks different because on mine the down tube and the top tube don't meet at the end, there's a clear 2-3" on the headtube between them.
([url]http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/2993/857and855002mediumwi6.jpg[/url])
Good luck with the sale on a fine bike :-) Sorry - hope I haven't hijacked your frame!
Damn dude, how tall are you?
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Only (!) 6'3" but I have a 35" inside leg (inseam), but a relatively short back so need the risers and hi-rise stem to meet my arms!!
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I feel your pain to a lesser extent. Made the mistake of buying a road frame that is too small for me. Long stem, seat pushed back etc.
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sweet crank by the way...
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Well she's found a good home! A young engineering student showed up today and took the shiny 856 home.
I was going to cry, but I think she went to a good home. (I also kept my SS 856 and Trance..)
Matt has plans to build her up and ride her in the woods. He'll make a great new addition to this crowd of retro lunatics.
Cheers,
Will
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that's great - I think it makes it so much easier when you know it's going to an appreciative home. I just sold my XP-8 to a guy who has a lovely 752 as well so I know it'll be in safe hands. :-)
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I was going to cry, but I think she went to a good home.
Ahh, go ahead and cry. Better to have loved and lost, than never have loved at all.
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Just got the 856 assembled tonight, I have some chain length issues but other than that I love it. I took it for the first ride and was amazed at the handling. It felt like a rocket compared to my KHS. Thanks agian Will for all the help.
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Just got the 856 assembled tonight, I have some chain length issues but other than that I love it. I took it for the first ride and was amazed at the handling. It felt like a rocket compared to my KHS. Thanks agian Will for all the help.
Pictures please!
What does it weigh????
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http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd126/mgreen11/055.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd126/mgreen11/054.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd126/mgreen11/049.jpg
Well I haven't got a chance to weigh it yet since it has been assembled for almost a day now, but my guess is around 25 pounds. I hope that the photo links work. This last link I am posting is of my other bike (KHS) The rear derailer blew appart into pieces on it today so it is a good thing I just got the Proflex working. http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd126/mgreen11/051.jpg
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looks nice, why is it polished bikes `look` lighter than painted ones?
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Veerrryy Nice!
I think your rear brake cable would be better routed on the swingarm though.
Yes, very nice.
Terry