Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 ProFlex 657

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

Original MSRP
$1,295.00
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20"
Colors
Matte titanium
Archive ID
60951

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7000 aluminum, butted
ForkGirvin AL w/ODS coil over oil
Fork MaterialAluminum, Girvin Linkage crown
Rear ShockGirvin GDT coil over oil, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore LX/STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946S

Brakes

BrakesChang Star 879AG brakes, Chang Star 274A levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsGirvin Team Issue
StemGirvin forged
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II
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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