VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 ProFlex Attack

Velopedia Archive ID 69669

Overview

Model year1997
BrandProFlex
ModelAttack
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID69669
Original MSRP$845.00
ColorsGreen/yellow, red/black
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7000 aluminum, butted
ForkRST 461
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockGirvin MCU, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC/Alivio
ShiftersSachs Power Grip Plus
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano Alivio, 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 877AT brakes, Chang Star 297 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsGirvin
StemGirvin forged
SaddleSelle San Marco Linea Pro
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Formula FM 11 Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II
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.