Own a 1955 Proflex 855

[kiwi]

John try Tom at iron Horse

tomb@ironhorsebikes.com

[willem]

JohnO,

I'll bet we can get you a spring to go in there...

What are the length (fully extended) and diameter measurements where your elatomers go?
(Hmmm... wait... does the 855 have the ODS damper?)

Also, need to know rider weight. We may be able to scrounge something from among us...

BTW, where are you? In CONUS?

[JohnO]

Thanks, Terry.
I'll take your advice and try to connect with Iron Horse. I should check the elastomer tube place again; perhaps I can navagate it with another try. I will also call REI in Seattle; one posting said they had the elastomers. I'm in no hurry really, as I really enjoy my road bike, but I really would like to get the old Proflex running.

[JohnO]

Thanks Kiwi,
I've sent an email to Tom. I also checked out the Iron Horse web site which wasn't helpful at all.

Thanks Willem,
The thingy that holds the elastomers is 6 and 1/2 inches around and the front is 4 1/2 inches long; the rear is about the same. I don't see any provision to hold a spring. The spring would need a collar or something.

I live in San Diego, CA.
I'll wait patiently for the Scot to answer, too.

[kiwi]

willem 855 would normally not have the ods damper just the friction damped shock w MCU springs

[JohnO]

Proflex Users, Thank You!
I was getting discouraged, but now I have a wealth of options. The elastomers can be had at <Mike@ironhorsebikes.com> phone 1-800-645-5477 ext 215 for $12.95 each. Replacement springs can be had at Callum Wilson <callumw@proflexs.demon.co.uk> for 55 pounds, both front and back. I've decided to go with the springs and am eagerly awaiting their arrival.

[jazclrint]

Hell yeah!  Good to hear!  Have fun!
Rich

[JohnO]

Wow! Springs have arrived from Scotland faster than I can send a package from California to Virginia. After installation, I'll report if I have a bicycle or a pogo stick.