VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 K2 ProFlex 1000

Velopedia Archive ID 74373

Overview

Model year1998
BrandK2
ModelProFlex 1000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID74373
Original MSRP$1,049.00
ColorsBlack, red
SizesLarge, medium, small, way big

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockNoleen NR-1, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsK2 Mag C

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsPolygon
StemAluminum
SaddleSelle Royal
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Duster II
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube588 mm
Head-tube angle71.8°
Seat-tube angle74.8°
Chainstay / rear center432 mm
Wheelbase1076 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.