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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: shovelon on December 24, 2007, 09:39:34 am

Title: My recent projects.
Post by: shovelon on December 24, 2007, 09:39:34 am
Had some time off, so I thought I would sort out these bikes a bit and show them off.(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-6/1036595/OffroadProflex.JPG)
Made by Serotta for Offroad. Debut of the Proflex name in 1990.  
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-6/1036595/Offroadrear.JPG)
Note no pivot at rear wheel, swingarm formed from fork legs.
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-6/1036595/ProflexNewport.JPG)
The Newport was marketed as a Hybrid in 1995, so I decked out as such. Note lack of high pivot.

Both bikes lack any front suspension but for the flexstem.
They are amazingly agile, and have a lively feel in the frames. The Offroad can really muster some speed, before getting wiggly.    

Back to wrapping.
Terry
Title: Re: My recent projects.
Post by: keith on December 24, 2007, 10:00:03 am
Nice bikes Terry,never come across a newport b4,back end looks a bit strange.
Title: Re: My recent projects.
Post by: purple gerbil on December 26, 2007, 01:48:15 am
hi there shovelon
where on earth did you get that yellow elastomer?
is there any chance of you getting anything to fit mine (862) need about 65-68mm.
Title: Re: My recent projects.
Post by: shovelon on December 26, 2007, 04:56:43 am
I had a vector set that I used. Purchased from Iron Horse about 1 year ago. Did not work well for the vector, but I was able to beef up for these bikes.
Title: Re: My recent projects.
Post by: jeffhop on December 26, 2007, 08:55:24 am
my recent project has been a saracen recoil...
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/finishedarticle.jpg)

best sus bike ive ever ridden!
Title: Re: My recent projects.
Post by: shovelon on December 26, 2007, 09:03:07 am
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my recent project has been a saracen recoil...
([url]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/finishedarticle.jpg[/url])

best sus bike ive ever ridden!



Nice Jeff!

How much travel are you getting?

Terry
Title: Re: My recent projects.
Post by: jeffhop on December 26, 2007, 09:03:36 am
5 inches at the front and 4 i think at the back.