Author Topic: Reader's bikes: post your pride and joy here! (Read 153172 times)

Shaitaan · « **Reply #345 on:** October 17, 2013, 07:24:31 pm »

welcome back Jinder

...on another note, knowing that my 4500 only needs the crankset to finish my build, I will have an Oz-M frame soon as well (thx to Brycer). AND, i'll be looking at someone's old unused Proflex this sunday, for cheap cash....the current owner said it's a 653, but we shall see this weekend....I told him I was looking for a parts bike, mainly wanting a vector fork to replace the marzocchi xc300 I have on my 854...dying to see the condition of the bike (was already told the MCU's are melted lol)...

Spokes · « **Reply #346 on:** October 19, 2013, 01:55:37 am »

Yes welcome back Jinder. Is that your current collection of Proflexs or past and present? Nice bikes! Your links to the photos don't seem to work, or is that just me?

Chris

Shaitaan · « **Reply #347 on:** October 19, 2013, 05:37:40 am »

blah....just saw a green disco monkey frame for low cash in real nice condition found at craigslist this morning, posted the link in our classies... I already have cash put aside for another proflex found there which I'll be seeing tomorrow... I already have too many projects to work on lolz...

Colin · « **Reply #348 on:** October 20, 2013, 10:10:06 am »

Quote from: Shaitaan on October 19, 2013, 05:37:40 am

blah....just saw a green disco monkey frame for low cash in real nice condition found at craigslist this morning, posted the link in our classies... I already have cash put aside for another proflex found there which I'll be seeing tomorrow... I already have too many projects to work on lolz...

There's always room for "just one more..............." <GRIN>

But that is a Small isn't it?

Col.

Shaitaan · « **Reply #349 on:** October 22, 2013, 10:31:07 am »

I dunno...haven't contacted the seller about it. I did pick up that other I mentioned on Friday....on the phone, he said it was a 653... I don't ever recall there being one back then, and couldn't find the list of proflex bikes built in '93 lol...anyhoo, I met with him during my 4 hr break from work (LOL)...as I was pulling up to his driveway, he was standing with the bike near his S10 pickup....I already new I was going home with it.... It IS a medium 756, and in great shape, with the exception being the melted MCU all over the bike (replacements np) (

), grips worn and deteriorating (easy replacements), an el-cheapo bmx seat was installed, and the seatpost was cut way too short for me (both are gonna get replaced)...no biggie, I figure less than $200 will bring it back to excellent working shape

jinder · « **Reply #350 on:** October 26, 2013, 11:30:56 pm »

Thank you guys!!!!!

orange · « **Reply #351 on:** November 11, 2013, 07:14:13 am »

Just to prove I still have a working Proflex here's my 855. I don't usually commute on it but needs must today as I snapped the seatpost in my main commuter last week

So, 13 miles this morning on it. Not too bad. Still feeling the love.

beeeerock · « **Reply #352 on:** November 14, 2013, 10:21:34 am »

Quote from: orange on November 11, 2013, 07:14:13 am

Still feeling the love.

But is your 855 feeling the love? It looks awfully cold, wet and forlorn waaay down there all by itself...

orange · « **Reply #353 on:** November 16, 2013, 07:32:46 am »

it's happy - it's being used! Better than the cold damp cellar at home!

beeeerock · « **Reply #354 on:** November 19, 2013, 11:10:48 am »

Quote from: orange on November 16, 2013, 07:32:46 am

it's happy - it's being used! Better than the cold damp cellar at home!

Ah, that's good! I guess the cellar is a poorer option... no thoroughbred wants to live in the barn!

I almost lost my black dog last night... he went outside with the snow falling and decided to lie at the top of the slope in the snow and enjoy the night sounds and smells... enough snow fell to turn him white and I almost tripped over him when I went out to see why he wasn't already inside and in bed!

If he's fine with those conditions, I guess I can't judge your bike...

Colin · « **Reply #355 on:** December 17, 2013, 08:14:09 am »

Well, the 957 frame turned up and it's a beauty! Everything seems OK with it and it turns out it is a Medium, so;
a) I'm a bit upset as I'd have liked it as my road ride,
but;
b) I have been looking for a Medium for the Missus, so I guess I'll have to let her have it! <GRIN>

p.s. It didn't come with the Crosslinks, I'll probably put a set of Fournalles on it if I go to 29er and then use disc brakes.

Col.

Spokes · « **Reply #356 on:** May 14, 2014, 03:19:15 pm »

Now the OZ is done I can file it here, with its friends..
The great thing about having these three is that the riding position feels nice and familiar but all three ride differently. Each one is an excellent bike.
Chris

miliu · « **Reply #357 on:** May 21, 2014, 09:33:15 am »

My 1991 RF-1. Finally i decided to fit a Manitou I and not to use the xst ti flexstem, it was to narrow for me.
In the pic you can see the HED wheels, but I have a set of NOS black araya RM20s for it.

Hope you like it

petes97857 · « **Reply #358 on:** May 21, 2014, 11:06:39 am »

I like it very nice lots of great early 90s
gear brings it all back.

purple gerbil · « **Reply #359 on:** May 21, 2014, 03:45:56 pm »

Wicked! Would love a set of hed wheels for my 954

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