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racesrc · « **Reply #286 on:** December 27, 2011, 01:54:29 pm »

the bike is finally done

DAVID

orange · « **Reply #287 on:** December 29, 2011, 01:30:23 pm »

looking good

racesrc · « **Reply #288 on:** December 29, 2011, 01:33:46 pm »

Quote from: orange on December 29, 2011, 01:30:23 pm

looking good

thanx, it's a great ride

DAVID

Spokes · « **Reply #289 on:** January 01, 2012, 02:19:26 pm »

Very nice. How much travel have you got on the front forks?

Chris

racesrc · « **Reply #290 on:** January 01, 2012, 07:38:09 pm »

Any info I have found call it 130mm, my measurements confirm. Pretty plush under my big butt.

Spokes · « **Reply #291 on:** January 03, 2012, 12:48:09 pm »

nice. It looks like a lot of fun to ride.

Chris

craiga · « **Reply #292 on:** February 25, 2012, 12:46:16 pm »

Looks spectacular, so much better with the XT cranks
Are the bombers air shocks?

racesrc · « **Reply #293 on:** February 25, 2012, 12:58:28 pm »

Quote from: craiga on February 25, 2012, 12:46:16 pm

Looks spectacular, so much better with the XT cranks
Are the bombers air shocks?

2003 dirt jumper 1 air preload coils in oil with adjustable rebound and compression. With 20mm QR axle. Very nice fork off ebay in mint condition for 130 bucks shipped. I am selling the k2 frame now on ebay, got a brand new frame jamis Dakar xam 2 and put my wheels and fork and XT drivetrain and Hayes stroker aces on it. It came with a fox dhx air 5.0 rear shock and integrated headset. I baught a Thomson seatpost and stem and a EASTON haven carbon handlebar for it. That fork is much more at home with the new frame. The bike is SICK. Much more capable for my large build. The k2 had too much flex for my liking.
David

lumpydog · « **Reply #294 on:** February 27, 2012, 06:48:24 am »

Hi everyone,
New to the site- was directed here through various searches. Found my first ProFlex late last week, am a sucker for a nice vintage ride. Been riding an early '90s Gary Fisher for a couple of years and saw this at a local resale shop for a steal! This bike is awesome!! Beautiful 857 with some changes. Previous owner added XTR rear derailleur, cassette and hubs to an already awesome beast!! Can't wait for weather to break just a bit more to go try this out:) Thanks for having and maintaining this site- want to keep this bike for a while and it's great to have some connections to things like maintenance and replacement part info since parts aren't readily available for these bikes anymore. Have a great day!!

shovelon · « **Reply #295 on:** February 27, 2012, 08:37:51 am »

Welcome lumpydog.

Your 857 is a great bike.

Terry

lumpydog · « **Reply #296 on:** February 27, 2012, 01:27:26 pm »

Quote from: shovelon on February 27, 2012, 08:37:51 am

Welcome lumpydog.

Your 857 is a great bike.

Terry

Thanks Terry- sure I'm going to learn a lot here

Colin · « **Reply #297 on:** March 09, 2012, 04:24:03 am »

The sickness spreads......................
................look what the postie just brought me..............
.......................and wifey was off work sick and so I couldn't sneak it in without her knowledge..............
.................................Oh Dear...
....................................But She said she liked the Purple bits........................................................................

I have a vague plan to build this up as my "Pub Bike" but that means pensioning off the Pine Mountain and that might break my heart...................

<Sob> I need help..................

Col <GRIN>

Potta · « **Reply #298 on:** May 18, 2012, 10:41:28 am »

Here's my 856, been out for a 30 mile ride today, my first proper one since buying it and really enjoyed how it rode compared to my hardtail mtb.

Spokes · « **Reply #299 on:** May 18, 2012, 01:25:32 pm »

There's something about a 856 that looks just right. Glad youre enjoying it.

Chris

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