Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 79978
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | K2 |
| Model | ProFlex Animal |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 79978 |
| Original MSRP | $2,449.00 |
| Colors | Yellow w/tiger stripes |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small, way big |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 7000 aluminum, double-butted |
| Fork | K2 Bikes Proflex Girvin Noleen Pipeline Chubby LT |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | K2 Smart Shock, 5.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 113mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs PC-51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-804 |
| Brakes | Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki DL |
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| Handlebar | Titec Enduro Hell Bent |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Selle Royal |
| Seatpost | Titec PG, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Rims | Sun Rims XC, 36-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 595 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 70.7° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72.7° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 436 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1095 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 42 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.