Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 ProFlex 656

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,299.00
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20"
Colors
Dark blue, red
Weight
27.2
Archive ID
59292
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame Material7005 aluminum, double-butted, chromoly rear triangle
ForkGirvin AL MCU
Fork MaterialAluminum, ovalized, Girvin Linkage crown
Rear ShockGirvin MCU, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore LX/STX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-450
Front DerailleurShimano STX, bottom-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-897

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe VC-700 brakes, Grip Shift SRT-450 alloy levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarHsin Lung alloy
Handlebar ExtensionsGirvin alloy
StemGirvin Vector
SaddleVetta SL
SeatpostPolygon PM-710, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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