Vintage K2 Proflex

thebatfink

My old K2 Proflex 4000 suspension bike, now retiring for my hard tail http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12973367

It's served me well but having got back on a hard tail I don't think I could go back. Although in fairness I haven't ridden a more modern full suspension so who knows.











Frame: K2 Proflex 4000
Forks: Noleen Crosslink ELT?
Rear Shock: Noleen
Bars: RaceFace
Headset: Cane Creek
Grips: Yeti
Bar Ends: Nasty decathlon jobs
Brake Levers: Shimano XT V-Brake
Calipers: Shimano XT V-Brake
Shifters: 9/3 Speed Shimano XT
Front Mech: Shimano XT 3 Speed
Rear Mech: Shimano XT SGS 9 Speed
Cranks: Shimano XT
Chainring(s): Shimano XT 3 Speed
Chain: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano XT 9 Speed
Pedals: Shimano Flat / SPD
Bottom Bracket: Hollowtech II
Rims: Mavic 221 / 236
Hubs: Shimano LX
Tires: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Snakeskins

Weight: Not weighed in yet!

ilovedirt

Haha wow, that's cool in an "only a mother could love it" kind of way.
Though if you were to jump on a modern full sus, you would notice a world of difference!

paul.skibum

Mate of mine has a pair of forks like those - different make (french?) and they are the flexiest things around with no "lawyers lips" to hold the wheel in due to their age I guess. They are light though.

.blitz

op yours is in good nick but mine is older:


Bought new in 1996 still use it now and again around Cannock. It's OK on the old XC routes but not so hot on the official trails

CitizenLee

Both very nice 90s bikes! I would have killed for one as a kid!

thebatfink

Yep, came loaded with XT and LX, cost me a fortune.

Nice to see someone else is still getting some work out of one!