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1997 ProFlex Beast GDT

Velopedia Archive ID 62072

Overview

Model year1997
BrandProFlex
ModelBeast GDT
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID62072
Original MSRP$1,495.00
ColorsNavy blue/green fade
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7000 aluminum, double-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 XT/LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-945 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesMagura Hydraulic HS11 brakes, Magura Race-Line levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsGirvin
StemGirvin Reversible forged
SaddleVetta Torino
SeatpostKalloy SP-264, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube578 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 November 10, 2026.