Author Topic: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here! (Read 153191 times)

WD Pro · « **Reply #150 on:** October 21, 2009, 02:39:41 pm »

Ha ! I have been to limited places in the states but when I saw that picture I almost said Phoenix, then thaught - never, the chance of it being was pretty slim !

Saw some cracking places on the last fly drive - mount tam, Sedona etc

scampbell · « **Reply #151 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:12:33 pm »

... I'm definitely going to check out up there soon... I've heard great things!

keith · « **Reply #152 on:** November 27, 2009, 10:48:15 am »

Bit of an update on my animal, rear disc planned for tomorrow, what do you guys think?

Spokes · « **Reply #153 on:** November 29, 2009, 06:11:52 am »

Looking good.
You dont see many of these. The only one Ive ever seen in the raw was in the the shop when I bought my 4000.
Cant help thinking that bottle cage position is a bit strange though. Youd get a mouth full of mud or loose it all together if it catches on something.

Chris

ArchieBike · « **Reply #154 on:** December 24, 2009, 01:10:36 pm »

Hey guys, my names Andy ( ArchieBike comes from my nephews nickname for me as I also ride the bikes of the motor variety)

I am, if totally honest a complete newbie to not only proflex but also mountain bikes. Today I purchased a proflex 678 purely on the basis that it was massively reduced so I have no idea how good the bike actually is so some advice would be great, thank u. The sales did say its a serious bike for the money......probably wasted on a man with as little talent as me haha.

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Proflex-678-Mountain-Bike-2009-Full-Suspension-MTB_27148.htm

orange · « **Reply #155 on:** December 24, 2009, 01:17:34 pm »

welcome to the site - to be honest I've not tried any of the new Proflexes (I should really I suppose!). Let us know what it's like.

ArchieBike · « **Reply #156 on:** December 24, 2009, 04:16:46 pm »

Will do, thanks 4 the reply......gota learn what everything does on it 1st haha

diggin4deals · « **Reply #157 on:** January 24, 2010, 12:18:05 am »

About me:
My name is Kevin and I live on the San Francisco Peninsula. I work with bicycles a lot but am new to mountain bikes. I have a few choppers, as well as some old Schwinns but wanted a good commuter bike. I didn't want to spend a lot of money, unsure of how often I would be riding it, so I was left with the option of buying a K-Mart bike or something used in new condition. It being a week before Christmas and all stores bikes marked down 50% I knew I had make up my mind fast. I am happy with my purchase of this Proflex found on my local craigslist.
My ride:
My bike (I believe) is a 1996 Proflex 656. She has 14 inch (35.6cm) aluminum double butted frame with a chromoly rear triangle. I bought her with new elastomers, new tires and tubes, and a new seat. Other then that she appears to be origanal and in new condition. At 25 pounds she is more kind then the 48 pound full suspension bikes sold at Costco. For under 2 bills I am happy to say I own a Proflex.
Pictures are in the user galleries.

orange · « **Reply #158 on:** January 24, 2010, 01:10:35 am »

good purchase and welcome

Lysander · « **Reply #159 on:** January 24, 2010, 05:51:45 am »

What teh tall fellow said indeedy.........

26lb for a full suss bike is damn good for any vintage, and it's a far better bike than yer Costco jobs or even a decent brand but basic bike. The travel is limited, of course, with the elastomer suspension, but the plus side is it's cheap, light, and almost zero maintenance compared to air or oil shocks (my Proflex 555 shock refurb kit is a tub of silicone grease!)- just the thang for commuting or even general XC riding.

spikebender · « **Reply #160 on:** February 21, 2010, 12:56:24 am »

Dident want to post a photo after looking at all the other sweet bikes, but here it gos anyway. Heres my friend "OL Mule" Dont laugh he's kinda sensetive. LOL

Lysander · « **Reply #161 on:** February 21, 2010, 01:42:24 am »

Wouldn't dream of laughin' at yer Ol' Mule...............I know what happens whith that sort of thing.........

spikebender · « **Reply #162 on:** February 21, 2010, 07:24:16 am »

Vintage Clint, COOL. What movie was that? "A fist full of front brake" lol

Lysander · « **Reply #163 on:** February 21, 2010, 11:17:47 am »

Yup- the one before "A few elastomers more".................that was the one where Ned Overend was played by Lee van Cleef.........

spikebender · « **Reply #164 on:** February 21, 2010, 11:54:43 pm »

Cool !!! were on the same page. Shall we review for the sake of others? We can use a little help on the next Eastwood flick " the blank the blank and the blank" anyone feel free to jump on in LOL

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