How much should I pay??

[bohngy]

Hi proflex guys, this is my first post but i've been riding my stock 856 for the last 5 years!!
I've got a few questions about the later frames... Are they any better? does moving the pivot forwards, and making the carbon swingarm improve the ride over my 856?

just thinking of buying a proflex 857 frame and noleen forks, what should I look at paying? it's in pretty good condition, no gouges etc.

also how about a stock K2 4000 bike, i've found one locally, what d'you think this is worth £££?£?

Many thanks in advance, Bohngy

[Simon]

IMHO I'd keep the 856 and upgrade the suspension,
for a good condition 4000 I'd be willing to part with
£250 to £300 ,not saying thats the going price just what I'd be willing to part with.

Simon.

[shovelon]

Hi Bohngy,

Your 856 was cream of the crop 11 years ago in full racing form. A few upgrades like suspension and tires would put it right up there again.

Simon is right, as always. A risse rear shock, and 4 inch travel light air fork with lockout, would do the trick. Then some continental supersonics, with stans no-tubes, and you got a rocketship. The big changes to my 957 has been with suspension. What a difference.

I would not buy the 857 as a frame unless it was for a backup to your 856. The 4000 strutless as a full bike would be nice, but you will probably want to go thru the whole ugrade thing too.

Terry

[Ade]

Bohngy

I've got a 657 short swingarm and a 957 long swingarm and I don't think the swingarm length noticeably changes the ride.

I'd echo previous two replies and spend any money on upgrading your current bike. The top end running gear does make a difference to the ride.

cheers
Ade

[kiwi]

light wheels and really good brakes transform a bike,assuming the rest is in good condition.