Decoding Proflex serial number

[mootsguy]

I just acquired my second Proflex, the first was a 855. This one I don't quite know what model it is.

So my question is does anyone know of a web site that can help with decoding the serial number?

[shovelon]

Hmmm, never gave serial # any thought. But I know it is a 1995, and have a hunch it was made in the states with 6061 alum(which is good).

Terry

[mootsguy]

Did I buy it from you?

Otherwise how would you know it is a 95?

Based on everything I have been able to dig up it appears to be a 856. I am curious so that I can get some new decals made up for it.

The bike came with a Girvin Vector 1 and yellow elastomer's (in remarkably good shape). It does not have ODS so I will likely replace the front and rear shocks with Noleen NR4's.

If anyone can offer up some help on determining the model number I would greatly appreciate it.

[mootsguy]

Hmmm, my detective skills need some brushing up. It couldn't be an 856 without the ODS, so it must be an 855.

[bigdee]

Hi mootsguy, post some pics and we'll (in the vast knowledge of the forum) be able to help you you say your first was a 855 but your second must be a different style? post some pics and all will become clear! HAPPY DAYS! XXX

[shovelon]

Sorry Mootsguy. I thought it was an 855, hence 1995.

So you are trying to get the model from the serial #?

Yes, pictures would tell all. I have never heard of a web site for serial #.

[mootsguy]

That's the only picture I have right now.

[mootsguy]

Sorry Mootsguy. I thought it was an 855, hence 1995.

So you are trying to get the model from the serial #?

Yes, pictures would tell all. I have never heard of a web site for serial #.

It turns out you may have been right after all. And yes I am trying to get the model number from the serial. There is a site that helps you decode Schwinn serial numbers and I thought that maybe there might be one for ProFlex as well.

[jwebster]

Mootsguy, I'm hardly an expert on these bikes, but have the benefit of owning that exact bike with the decals intact. It's an 855, which as Terry pointed out, and I believe you had already concluded, makes it a '95.  Beautiful bike, I think I tracked that on on EBay several weeks ago. If you find some NR4s for it I might be interested in your elastomers.

Cheers,

Joel

[mootsguy]

Mootsguy, I'm hardly an expert on these bikes, but have the benefit of owning that exact bike with the decals intact. It's an 855, which as Terry pointed out, and I believe you had already concluded, makes it a '95.
Joel

Joel, I am thinking about using the elastomers on an 854 that I recently acquired in a trade. However if I don't use them on that bike I will let you know.

Thanks for the help all. Once I get it built back up I will post a photo or two.

[kiwi]

854 elastomers wont suit the 855..the 855 had a bigger stack-=more travel.

[mootsguy]

854 elastomers wont suit the 855..the 855 had a bigger stack-=more travel.

Thanks Kiwi, it saved me a bunch of swearing.