VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 K2 ProFlex 3000

Velopedia Archive ID 76615

Overview

Model year1998
BrandK2
ModelProFlex 3000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID76615
Original MSRP$1,599.99
ColorsGreen, silver/green, white/red
SizesLarge, medium, small, way big

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston 7005 Elite
ForkNoleen Cross-Link ELT
Fork materialEaston aluminum, linkage crown
Rear shockNoleen NR-2, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsK2 Mag C

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Duster II kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube587 mm
Head-tube angle71.4°
Seat-tube angle74.4°
Chainstay / rear center432 mm
Wheelbase1085 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm

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