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Author Topic: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!  (Read 153167 times)

shane_d_o

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #315 on: February 20, 2013, 07:27:30 pm »
My 98 K2 Proflex 5000
Go big, or go home....

Spokes

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #316 on: February 21, 2013, 01:41:37 am »
Very nice indeed. Good to see another 5000, there's not a lot of those on here.

Chris
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Shaitaan

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #317 on: March 17, 2013, 05:08:51 am »
exactly...one of these days I'll get my 5000 build finished....LOL I mean started :P I currently have the frame and blown out rear shock, FSA headset and a set of Easton Vice wheels for it :P I have a long ways to go lol, NEED to finish my 4500c and find an original Vector fork for my 854 that I can afford first lol...
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ProFlex 1994 854 custom
ProFlex 1996 756
1998 K2 Proflex 4500 custom
1998 K2 Proflex 5000 frame waiting to be built

shane_d_o

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #318 on: March 17, 2013, 04:19:34 pm »
I love it so far, got the frame for xmas off of pinkbike.  Myback is messed up so I needed a fully to replace my trek 8000 with broken derailleur hanger. Worked out well didn't get to keep the  xtr btm swing der but the new xt is nice and the fox blows away the smart shock, its lighter a little longer and stiffer.... caint wait to hit the trails back in kansas.
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Shaitaan

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #319 on: March 23, 2013, 01:24:51 pm »
nice... atm waiting on my SRAM XO hydro disc brakes, 10sp cassette, chain, front and rear deraileurs for my 4500c (have all 9sp and haven't ordered brakes yet for the 5000)...right now trying to find triple ring (carbon for the 4500c) cranksets/bb's for both frames lol...
...my Rock Shox Monarch RC3 (8.5"-2.5" HV/MT) arrived and need the correct hardware now to get it mounted on my 4500 as well...
« Last Edit: March 23, 2013, 01:27:30 pm by Shaitaan »
my rides:
ProFlex 1994 854 custom
ProFlex 1996 756
1998 K2 Proflex 4500 custom
1998 K2 Proflex 5000 frame waiting to be built

Shaitaan

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #320 on: March 28, 2013, 09:31:35 pm »
just an update, I actually ordered the shock mounting hardware and tool from RWC and they are supplying the shims and bolts needed for mounting the shock as well.  Chris Streeter was very helpful to make sure I had the right parts for my application, so if anyone is interested, here ya go...

http://enduroforkseals.com/id275.html
my rides:
ProFlex 1994 854 custom
ProFlex 1996 756
1998 K2 Proflex 4500 custom
1998 K2 Proflex 5000 frame waiting to be built

StormCrow

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #321 on: April 10, 2013, 10:05:29 am »
Took these @ Malibu Creek State Park, CA  yesterday.

1998 K2/Pro-Flex 4000 - Updated suspension.
Blue - 1998 Proflex/K2 4000 - Bought New From Bikeology - Santa Monica, CA

StormCrow

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #322 on: April 10, 2013, 10:33:50 am »
Here is another:
Blue - 1998 Proflex/K2 4000 - Bought New From Bikeology - Santa Monica, CA

Rob_B

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #323 on: May 05, 2013, 02:45:56 am »
Here is my Pro-Flex 757. Bought this bike new in 1997 and don't regret it, even after 16 years. :)
All original, except for the brakes and rear shock and stem.


Shaitaan

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #324 on: May 05, 2013, 04:25:17 am »
awesome Rob :)

an update on my 4500c....I have all the parts but one for the build, my crankset. I should have that ordered soon ;) here are some current pictures of the bike so far, some parts aren't installed yet, like my black/red Selle Italia SL flow saddle, hammerhead adapter (can't find my tapset so gonna pick up just what I need to install it lol), jagwire shift wire housing, FSA carbon stem (controltech carbon stem from my 5000 build on it temporarily as I don't have the front forks for it yet lol), SRAM 1091 chain, Shimano spd 785 pedals and one Specialized red bottle cage...




here's 2 pictures of the SWC needle bearing kits I have installed w/ the Rockshox Monarch RT3...



so far so good ;)

my rides:
ProFlex 1994 854 custom
ProFlex 1996 756
1998 K2 Proflex 4500 custom
1998 K2 Proflex 5000 frame waiting to be built

Willie_B

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #325 on: May 05, 2013, 04:36:25 am »
That looks awesome!!!!!
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Shaitaan

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #326 on: May 06, 2013, 04:49:27 am »
thanks willie.... I can't freaking wait to get 'er finished :D
my rides:
ProFlex 1994 854 custom
ProFlex 1996 756
1998 K2 Proflex 4500 custom
1998 K2 Proflex 5000 frame waiting to be built

Spokes

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #327 on: May 06, 2013, 03:47:23 pm »
Not to feel out done by your fine creation, heres my latest.
 Ive done a dry build just to see how it will look and Im pretty happy with it!
The forks are Fox Talas and are set at 130mm in this photo but adjust down to 90mm. The rear shock is the Fox RP23 I bought recently. Ive fitted a Hammerhead and Hope disc to the rear now instead of the HS33 in the picture. Ive left the steerer uncut at the moment untill I ride it and find a riding position that suits.
I just need a bit of time off building a house extension to finish it.

Chris
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4000
857
856's
OZx modern build
757
4500
957
955
5000
no room in big shed but always room for one more!

Shaitaan

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #328 on: May 09, 2013, 10:59:05 pm »
real nice Chris ;)

Brian
my rides:
ProFlex 1994 854 custom
ProFlex 1996 756
1998 K2 Proflex 4500 custom
1998 K2 Proflex 5000 frame waiting to be built

crxstasy

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Re: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here!
« Reply #329 on: June 11, 2013, 06:31:03 pm »
Not to feel out done by your fine creation, heres my latest.
 Ive done a dry build just to see how it will look and Im pretty happy with it!
The forks are Fox Talas and are set at 130mm in this photo but adjust down to 90mm. The rear shock is the Fox RP23 I bought recently. Ive fitted a Hammerhead and Hope disc to the rear now instead of the HS33 in the picture. Ive left the steerer uncut at the moment untill I ride it and find a riding position that suits.
I just need a bit of time off building a house extension to finish it.

Chris
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Sweet!! Lookn good Spokes. Cant wait to c it finished