Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1993 ProFlex 853

Velopedia Archive ID 42734

Overview

Model year	1993
Brand	ProFlex
Model	853
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	42734
Original MSRP	$1,395.00
Sizes	14, 16, 18, 20
Weight	26 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	Alcoa 7005 aluminum/chrome-moly
Fork	Girvin ProForx

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX/XT Rapidfire Plus
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Crankset	Shimano Deore LX, 26/36/46 teeth
Rear cogs	7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG70
Pedals	Offroad

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Zoom 560mm
Stem	Zoom 25.4x130mm
Saddle	Offroad titanium rail
Seatpost	Offroad 28.0x300mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Sun Metal CR-16, 32-hole
Front tire	IRC Geoclaw Lite

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	579.1 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	71°
Chainstay / rear center	421.6 mm
Wheelbase	1061.7 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.