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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 ProFlex Animal has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1995 ProFlex Animal.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1995 ProFlex Animal had an original MSRP $325 lower than 1997 ProFlex Animal.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.73:1Highest4.00:1Total range545%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1997 ProFlex Animal
1995 ProFlex Animal
Overview
Model Year
1997
1995
Brand
ProFlex
ProFlex
Model
Animal
Animal
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,525.00
$2,200.00
Colors
Red/blue fade w/yellow
Red
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
14", 16", 18", 20"
Weight
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27 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
Easton ProGram Elite double-butted
Alcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Girvin Pipe-Line Chubby
Girvin Vector
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Aluminum
Rear Shock
Noleen NR-4 Piggyback, 4.0" travel
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT / LX
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 900
Grip Shift SRT-600
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Deore XT Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Shimano Deore XT SS
Crankset
Kooka, 22/32/44 teeth
Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 115 mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Proflex Mag-C (clipless)
HK steel cage
Brakes
Brakes
Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Race-Line levers
Magura Hydraulic HS66 brakes, Magura Shorty levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2
1 1/8" Tange-Seiki SE-3
Handlebar
Titec Enduro Hell Bent
6061 T6 aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Girvin alloy
Stem
Girvin Reversible forged
Girvin Vector
Saddle
Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Vetta SL manganese rails
Seatpost
Polygon PM-747, 27.2 mm diameter
Polygon PM-301, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: WTB Grease-Guard, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
WTB Powerbeam, 32-hole
HED CX aero, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
429 mm
Wheelbase
1080 mm
1031.2 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.5 mm
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.