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1996 ProFlex Beast

Velopedia Archive ID 57050

Overview

Model year1996
BrandProFlex
ModelBeast
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID57050
Original MSRP$1,799.00
ColorsBlue/green
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20"
Weight26.5 lb

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/LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, 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"
PedalsWellgo LU-940 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesMagura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL
HandlebarHsin Lung alloy
Handlebar extensionsGirvin alloy
StemGirvin Forged
SaddleVetta SL
SeatpostKalloy SP-258, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube579 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center422 mm
Wheelbase1077 mm
Fork offset / rake44.5 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.