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Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 ProFlex 957
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,985.00
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge
- Colors
- Brushed
- Weight
- 24
- Archive ID
- 64064
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton ProGram Elite double-butted w/carbon fiber swingarm |
| Fork | Girvin Crosslink Pro Carbon w/NR-2 |
| Fork Material | Easton carbon fiber, double triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | Noleen NR-4 Piggyback, 4.0" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Grip Shift/Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift ESP 900 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
| Crankset | Kooka, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Proflex Mag-T (clipless) |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Altek V levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Easton, aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Control Tech Stix Team Issue |
| Stem | Control Tech |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Fizik |
| Seatpost | Control Tech Ultra-Lite, 27.2 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Hersey Naked, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 220S, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" Michelin Wild Gripper Lite-S kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.