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1997 ProFlex Attack · 1996 ProFlex Attack

Specification1997 ProFlex Attack1996 ProFlex Attack
Overview
Model year19971996
BrandProFlexProFlex
ModelAttackAttack
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID6966956179
Original MSRP$845.00$999.00
ColorsGreen/yellow, red/blackGreen, yellow
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge14", 16", 18", 20"
Weight—28.2 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedWelded aluminum
Frame material7000 aluminum, butted7005 aluminum, double-butted, chromoly rear triangle
ForkRST 461Rock Shox Quadra 5
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crownMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockGirvin MCU, 3.5" travelGirvin MCU, 2.5" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano STX-RC/AlivioShimano STX/AceraX
ShiftersSachs Power Grip PlusGrip Shift SRT-300i
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano AceraX , bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RCShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teethCyclone, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindleShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946SWellgo LU-897
Brakes
BrakesChang Star 877AT brakes, Chang Star 297 leversTektro 862A brakes, Dia-Compe PC-1 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-21 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarAluminumHsin Lung alloy
Handlebar extensionsGirvinNot included
StemGirvin forgedGirvin
SaddleSelle San Marco Linea ProVetta SL
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.2 mm diameterKalloy SP-264, 26.4 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Formula FM 11 Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC—
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-holeMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 ProFlex Attack1996 ProFlex Attack
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm423 mm
Wheelbase1079 mm1061.7 mm
Fork offset / rake44.5 mm38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.