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1996 ProFlex 856

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

Original MSRP
$1,899.00
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20"
Colors
Red, titanium
Weight
25.5
Archive ID
51695
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame Material7000 aluminum, double-butted w/aluminum swingarm
ForkGirvin AL MCU
Fork MaterialAluminum, ovalized, Girvin Linkage crown
Rear ShockGirvin MCU, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT, bottom-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN51, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL
HandlebarHsin Lung alloy
Handlebar ExtensionsGirvin alloy
StemGirvin Forged
SaddleSelle San Marco Concor Lite
SeatpostPolygon PM-710, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsMavic 220, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

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

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