Author Topic: POST BUY SELL WANT,proflex and K2 finds here! (Read 445204 times)

savagepower · « **Reply #1425 on:** November 25, 2013, 12:50:10 am »

Proflex 757 'Expert Series' Full Bike For Sale - Amazing condition hardly used from new

It has hardly been used from new but all still works! Such amazing condition given it's age. Never seen a grey one before.

20.5" frame - centre of crank to end of frame/start of seat tube
All LX including front hub from what I can and you can see in the 30 pictures
Rear hub not sure - see all 30 pictures
Original Noleen shocks on front and rear
Girvin Vector forks
Mavic 238 Rims
ControlTech handlebar
All quick release
Pedals are included just taken off for now for security.
24 gears

All 30 photos can be see here and more available on request:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... c901921a74

Faults, hardly any!
Small dent on top frame, see picture - it has not gone to the metal. Does not affect use.
Right LX shifter indicator plastic is missing - sure someone on here has one! Does not affect use.

The suspension all works and it rides nice, I would keep it if it were a smaller frame but as its such in such amazing condition I don't want to split it up.

I'm looking for £299 OR NEAREST OFFER, collection from South Manchester preferred OR I will courier it in a bike box from Halfords at cost which is £22 plus insurance cost. Paypal add 3.5% (cost)
Price is Or Nearest Offer so try me :wink: I'm looking to sell it not hang onto it so for the right offer I'll let it go.

Thunderchild · « **Reply #1426 on:** November 30, 2013, 10:57:58 pm »

Can't believe what this guy put on an Oz!
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=27849591&cat=191&lpid=&search=&ad_cid=6
He is near me, so I am going to try and get the frame and free it if he will part it out.

Thunderchild

petes97857 · « **Reply #1427 on:** December 01, 2013, 04:35:08 am »

Mmm his choice BUT

But I think the Proflex/K2 police should give him a slap.

Pete

w2zero · « **Reply #1428 on:** December 15, 2013, 03:54:26 pm »

Washington State, Way Big Beast cheap! http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/4241016313.html

Also Friday Harbor. http://skagit.craigslist.org/bik/4222126544.html

ChristopherKrauss · « **Reply #1429 on:** December 16, 2013, 10:56:08 am »

-Full Suspension. Large Frame. Front Forks: RST 281r....Fox VanillaR Racing Shox....Gears:SRAM 5.0...
In Excellent Condition!

- IF INTERESTED YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT 631-428-8815.
SHOOT ME A TEXT OR EMAIL IF YOU'D LIKE. LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

Location: ST. JAMES, NY

TexFlex856 · « **Reply #1430 on:** January 29, 2014, 05:34:34 pm »

Parting out 1996 856 World Cup. Willing to ship anywhere in the states. (Sorry! overseas shipping is crazy expensive!) Buyer will pay for shipping and handling. Must have a valid shipping address. NO PO Boxes. I'll only accept payment through Paypal*. You do not need a paypal account.

*- I will allow for cash if you live in the Houston Texas area and are willing to pick up the parts in person.

Please see the craiglist post of parts still available.
http://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4304493272.html

Spokes · « **Reply #1431 on:** January 30, 2014, 07:22:00 am »

That's a cool photo. It's almost like it could be packed into suit case for traveling..

Chris

spikebender · « **Reply #1432 on:** January 31, 2014, 01:25:16 pm »

Hello all, I'm looking for a rear shock set up for my 855. I cant afford new and was hoping someone might have one they like to part with. Message me here or my email.

Thanks, Tracy

antmav · « **Reply #1433 on:** January 31, 2014, 07:32:09 pm »

I finally listed my 856...........not sure it will sell at the price, I think it's a little high, but maybe someone will take a flyer. It is a NOS bike though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161214214136?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Colin · « **Reply #1434 on:** February 03, 2014, 02:42:26 am »

Lovely looking original PRO~FLEX OFFROAD 550 in what looks like Small or maybe Medium for sale on eBay. Collection only in Guildford, Surrey, only £31.30 atm with 1 day to go, if I was in the area, I'd snap it up!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231146617640?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_481wt_1345

Need a bit of work, but would make a great retro pub bike!

Love the orange coloured "Boingy" bits, looks like my Marin Pine Mountain!

Col.

whamlondon · « **Reply #1435 on:** February 05, 2014, 10:39:54 am »

Hi All, I bought the 550 that Colin posted up as I have a 550 with a broken frame and I'm planning to make one working bike from the two.
My original Proflex 550 has the blue swing arm. I have replaced all the main parts over the years as I bought it new back in the day and can’t bear to part with it!
I would really like to know if anyone can recommend a bike shop or mechanic for a complete rebuild of the bike anywhere in the Reading / Oxford area.
Also any tips for parts, particularly for the swing arm as I imagine thats going to be the tricky bit?
Any other advice would be really appreciated as I love these bikes and want to get my 550 back to how I remember it.

Colin · « **Reply #1436 on:** February 06, 2014, 02:37:07 am »

Brilliant! I'm glad a fellow enthusiast got it!
For that money it's a steal!

"I'm planning to make one working bike from the two.....................I have replaced all the main parts over the years.............."

Sounds like Triggers Broom! <GRIN> (RIP Roger Lloyd-Pack)

IMHO don't entrust your bike to a bike shop unless you really must, why not do the work yourself in spare moments and I'm sure you will enjoy the bike all the more!

What parts do you need for the swing arm? I believe the RK003 "Attack" frame rebuild kit may well fit the 550, as it also fits the later 455, 555, 656, Reptile and Attack models and probably the main pivot is the same?
Just the problem of getting one, but they're on eBay USA.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331102577607

No guarantees but I've bought one for my 962 and I'm pretty sure it's the right one.
I see the 550 doesn't have a seperate strut, so no pivot points on that then.

Otherwise I guess you might need elastomers and nu-life could help on that:
http://nulifecycles.com/proflex-kits/
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190945224778

Good luck with it and keep us informed and maybe start a new thread with any Q's.

Col.

Spokes · « **Reply #1437 on:** February 06, 2014, 12:37:17 pm »

I second what Colin says about local bike shops. Be very careful and make sure they are interested before you leave the bike with them. I don't doubt their knowledge or skills (ehem) but most really don't want to know old bikes. They will condem it and leave you feeling like you need a shower! Really it's happened so many times, although at least the bond between you and your bike is strong so you should get through it!

Chris

whamlondon · « **Reply #1438 on:** February 08, 2014, 03:37:07 am »

Thanks Colin and Spokes for the advice and links. Much appreciated.

The Guilford Bike Project sold me the proflex 550 on ebay for collection only. I went to collect the bike but called beforehand. The bike mechanic at the project Jim suggested I bring my broken frame Proflex with me. Thanks to Jim, the bike frame was swapped and I am again, the proud owner of a fully working Proflex 550!
See the photos and notice the extra bar from top tube to seat post that my old frame didn’t have even though they are both exactly the same size frames.
I brought the bike home and been riding around when its not been raining. The bike handles great.
I was really pleased to hear about the bike project which helps young people learn how to fix bikes and get on the road, something I could have done with more recently.
All that aside, it’s great what Jim, John and the others at the Project are doing.
They will be selling the unused parts of my bike such as the rear swing arm and forks etc on ebay. All proceeds go back into the project. So the virtuous cycle goes on and me, I ride full suspension again!

Guilford Bike Project
http://shop.guildfordbikeproject.org.uk/

purple gerbil · « **Reply #1439 on:** February 08, 2014, 04:47:45 am »

Great to see you back on the road! I'm not being an ass or anything but your stem look's very close to it's height limit,if you can I would drop it another inch. My friend had a quill stem give way there, he bit through his tongue leaving it hanging by a thread and you could put your finger through his top lip into his nasal cavity. I want to see more pictures of you enjoying your ride so please check the height limit marker on the stem and go a little below it. IMHO that is but it's your choice.

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