Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 ProFlex 857

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

Original MSRP
$2,325.00
Sizes
Large, medium, small, xlarge
Colors
Fuzzy Grape, red
Archive ID
65185

Current market

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialEaston ProGram Elite double-butted w/carbon fiber swingarm
ForkGirvin Cross-Link Elite w/Noleen NR-2
Fork MaterialAluminum, Girvin Linkage crown
Rear ShockNoleen NR-2, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsProflex Mag-C (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2
HandlebarTitec Enduro
Handlebar ExtensionsGirvin Team Issue
StemGirvin Reversible forged
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
SeatpostPolygon PM-747, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 220S, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Panaracer Duster Pro kevlar
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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