What to do with my Proflex 856?

[Wolfthing]

I "discovered" CVI in my on going phone round.

The bike is currently back at the shop, we strongly suspect that the top plate has bent because the shop didn't tighten up the top clamping bolt (the clamp just below the stem).

I got a call from them saying that they weren't too sure what's gone on and my beloved bike has been sent onto their Head Office.

I've had a look at the CVI site - I'm assuming their shock upgrades come recommended? But are they as reliable as elastomers? I do a lot of cross country in damp, boggy, bits of the UK - the reason I like the Girvin kit is that it all looks and feels very durable.

[Wolfthing]

Simon! Help!

The shop got back to me and said that as a good will gesture they'll give me 10% off a new set of forks.

How much would you want for your vectors?

And where are you? Are you in the UK?

[sammydog]

If simon can't help have a look on ebay. There is a heap of Noleen crosslinks on there at the moment going for a wide range of prices.

[Sprucey]

I have an 856 frame and I wouldn't part with it - ever!

It's a classic, lightweight frame that was very modern for it's age and is still relevant.

I would also never get what it's really worth if I tried to sell it.

You should be able to run it with a modern 80mm / 100mm telescopic fork and I would bin the elastomers and get a Risse rear shock.

The only real potential problems are wear in the main swing arm pivot bushes and some cracking (on some frames) around the seat tower and above the BB in the gusseting but not fatal IMHO.

One day when I get a new fork it will be resurrected as a spare/visitor/girlfriend bike - at the moment it is set up as a single speed.

The latest issue of MBA magazine (USA) has a picture of Djernis carrying one down a rocky section of an XC world cup course (when XC didn't mean smooth canal tow path courses) which was gnarlier than most modern DH courses!

Awesome machine!

Sprucey

[Simon]

Simon! Help!

The shop got back to me and said that as a good will gesture they'll give me 10% off a new set of forks.

How much would you want for your vectors?

And where are you? Are you in the UK?

Check your PM, all details have been sent to you.
I'm sure we can get you back on the trails very soon then you can think about taking the goodwill option offered to you at a later date.
Simon