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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 ProFlex Animal has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1996 ProFlex Animal.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1996 ProFlex Animal had an original MSRP $526 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 26×2.1; 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
1996 ProFlex Animal
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
ProFlex
ProFlex
Model
Animal
Animal
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,525.00
$1,999.00
Colors
Red/blue fade w/yellow
Yellow/blue
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
14", 16", 18", 20"
Weight
—
26.2 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
Easton ProGram Elite double-butted
7000 aluminum, double-butted w/aluminum swingarm
Fork
Girvin Pipe-Line Chubby
Girvin AL MCU
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, ovalized, Girvin Linkage crown
Rear Shock
Noleen NR-4 Piggyback, 4.0" travel
Girvin MCU, 3.5" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 900
Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Deore XT, bottom-pull
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Kooka, 22/32/44 teeth
Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 115 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN51, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Proflex Mag-C (clipless)
Ritchey Logic (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Race-Line levers
Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2
1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL
Handlebar
Titec Enduro Hell Bent
Hsin Lung alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Girvin alloy
Stem
Girvin Reversible forged
Girvin Forged
Saddle
Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Selle San Marco Concor Lite
Seatpost
Polygon PM-747, 27.2 mm diameter
Kalloy SP-258, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: WTB Grease-Guard, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
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Rims
WTB Powerbeam, 32-hole
Mavic 221, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
DT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
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
422 mm
Wheelbase
1080 mm
1077 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.5 mm
44.5 mm
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.