Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 K2 ProFlex Beast
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,800.00
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, way big
- Colors
- Black w/red vertebrae, purple/yellow
- Archive ID
- 73502
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum, double-butted |
| Fork | K2 Bikes Proflex Girvin Noleen Pipeline Chubby LT |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | Noleen NR-2, 5.0" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs PC-51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | K2 Mag C |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Titec Enduro Hell Bent |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Selle Royal |
| Seatpost | Polygon PM-312, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.