VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 ProFlex 857

Velopedia Archive ID 65185

Overview

Model year1997
BrandProFlex
Model857
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID65185
Original MSRP$2,325.00
ColorsFuzzy Grape, red
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube576.6 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1079 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 September 24, 2026.