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Author Topic: Proflex X57 frame sizing question.  (Read 4310 times)

Akagi

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Proflex X57 frame sizing question.
« on: March 20, 2006, 09:52:52 am »
I want to buy a proflex 757, the seller does not know what "size" it is.

This is what I know:  "The frame measures 20" from center of foot pegs to top of seat tube".

Is this a medium sized frame?  That is my guess anyways.   I am about 5"8.  Think it would fit me?

Thanks for your input in advance.
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Re: Proflex X57 frame sizing question.
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2006, 09:58:53 am »
That measures the same as a medium frame (18")
should fit you fine.
my wife rides a 856 18" frame and she's 5' 5"

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Re: Proflex X57 frame sizing question.
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2006, 05:49:41 pm »
I thought most proflexes were similar top to bottom (allowing length of seatpost to determine saddle height), but it was the length of the top tube that counted to allow for longer limbed bikers?
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Re: Proflex X57 frame sizing question.
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2006, 09:37:43 pm »
98 2000 and 3000 geometry


































sizetop tubechainstaywheelbaseheadtubectr BB to cter top tubestandoverbtm brkt heightfork rakeHead Tube AngleSeat Tube Angle
small 1453743010431204827013044471.675.6
medium 1656243110501205107503024471.474.4
large 1858743210601205107523024471.474.4
way big 2061543411171605457812984471.174.1
« Last Edit: March 20, 2006, 09:38:33 pm by kiwi »
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Re: Proflex X57 frame sizing question.
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2006, 11:37:50 pm »
wow. ok thanks.

does this look like a medium or large to you guys:

Asked the seller to measure, but he is really slow at responding.
« Last Edit: March 20, 2006, 11:38:03 pm by Akagi »
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Re: Proflex X57 frame sizing question.
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2006, 05:10:59 am »
Looks large 18" to me.
I always confuse 18" as medium (which I consider as normal sizing).

Simon.
« Last Edit: March 21, 2006, 05:14:16 am by Simon »
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Re: Proflex X57 frame sizing question.
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2006, 08:27:12 pm »
check the wheelbase....axle to axle.Each model has quite discrete measurements not much room for interpretation large 18 will measure 1060 mm 1060/25.4 inches
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Re: Proflex X57 frame sizing question.
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2006, 10:36:07 pm »
Well, if it has 20" from center of foot pegs to top of seat tube, it is a large size.
That's what my large 97 Animal frame measures...
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Re: Proflex X57 frame sizing question.
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2006, 10:37:05 pm »
Well, if it has 20" from center of foot pegs to top of seat tube, it is a large size.
That's what my large 97 Animal frame measures...
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Re: Proflex X57 frame sizing question.
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2006, 11:27:45 pm »
Thanks guys.  I ended up buying a medium 757, it is supposedly in decent shape.  Will to see I guess.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7226936696&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
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Re: Proflex X57 frame sizing question.
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2006, 06:45:52 am »
Akagi, you got a good bargain for your 757!

Happy trails,
Terry
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Re: Proflex X57 frame sizing question.
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2006, 08:24:07 am »
I think you got a great deal on this one. Congrats!

Sizewise... you may be knockin' your knees on the handlebars in turns.
Looks like it has a nice long stem, so that should help.

Strangely, I'm only 5' 9" and really prefer my WayBig 856 over my Big one. Either way, it's a fine ride so enjoy!

Will
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Re: Proflex X57 frame sizing question.
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2006, 02:33:58 pm »
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Strangely, I'm only 5' 9" and really prefer my WayBig 856 over my Big one.

That IS strange... ;)

$270 would be a good deal for a crappy hardtail frame with those components. You got a steal. Enjoy!
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