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Proflex855-desert

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Help
« on: February 25, 2011, 08:45:48 am »
Hello all. I bought a proflex 855 in 1995 and I love this bike. Like everyone the shocks need replaced. I want to get this bike back on the trails where it belongs.

I would appreciate any help.

Thanks from Phoenix Arizona

shovelon

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Re: Help
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2011, 09:21:59 am »
Welcome.

My suggestion is modern telescopic fork for the front.

For the rear, a Risse Racing Genesis air shock.

Or you could just get new sponges.

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Re: Help
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2011, 10:34:44 am »
Why not Risse Genesis front and rear? Although, an X-fusion Velvet up front coupled with a Genesis out back would be a pretty sweet combo.
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Proflex855-desert

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Re: Help
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2011, 02:42:31 pm »
Does anyone know the size of the frame headtube is?
1 1/8??

Rieese is perfect for the rear...

That Velvet is sweet if it works on my 855

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Re: Help
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2011, 03:35:06 pm »
it should be 1" 1/8th.   
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