| T.R | Title | User | Personal
Name | Date | Lines |
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| 2861.1 | PRO-FLEX | MRKTNG::LAWLER | SHERRY LAWLER | Wed Sep 28 1994 14:00 | 12 |
| They have introduced two new bikes -- the only one I can remember is "The
Animal".
The 950 is the top line bicycle. They have changed the design some, but did
not change th suspension. I believe The Animal is between the 950 and the
850.
Not much pre-advertising has been done. They will be getting info out in the
late October, early November timeframe.
Sherry
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| 2861.2 | | BASLG1::BURNLEY | | Thu Sep 29 1994 10:43 | 4 |
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Thanks for the info
"The Animal" definatly sounds like the bike for me.
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| 2861.3 | Suspension INfo | MRKTNG::LAWLER | SHERRY LAWLER | Thu Sep 29 1994 17:50 | 9 |
| The suspension is listed as having 2.3" front wheel travel, and 3.5" rear wheel
travel (I guess there is a change here???).
The other bike they are introducing is called the Attack - looks like an 855
with a Girvin fork.
Sherry
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| 2861.4 | | BASLG1::BURNLEY | | Fri Sep 30 1994 03:00 | 6 |
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Thanks Again,
Where are you getting all this info? The UK importers know nothing yet.
Martin
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| 2861.5 | More Pro-Flex Info... | USCTR1::VINCENT | | Fri Sep 30 1994 11:47 | 17 |
| Model Price ($US) Weight (lbs) Features
855 1,600 25.5 New design frame
new rear/front
suspension set-up
Animal 2,200 27.5 Cool paint, HED
wheels, designated
as a "downhill"
bike
955 3,500 23.5 Trick components to
shed weight
Note: same frame/fork/suspension for all 3 models. Availability should
be sometime late October.
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| 2861.6 | Like a C Dale...only better! | USCTR1::VINCENT | | Fri Sep 30 1994 11:51 | 5 |
| Forgot to add that I have seen the bike (I ride with the owner of
Pro-Flex once in a while). The frame looks a lot like the Cannondale
"Super V" set-up. I think it was Popular Mechanics that voted it onto
one of it's "Top Ten" list, (Innovation maybe?). The bike I saw was
headed for the photo shoot, so I didn't get to ride it ;^(
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| 2861.7 | Proflex Info | MRKTNG::LAWLER | SHERRY LAWLER | Fri Sep 30 1994 17:26 | 7 |
| I am getting my info from my husband, who owns a bike shop in NH. He sells
PRO-Flex. He has just received the ordering information for the 95's and it
contained one of the new brochures.
Haven't seen the new bikes yet, but there will is a show in October.
Sherry
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| 2861.8 | Phone#? | BASLG1::BURNLEY | | Tue Oct 04 1994 03:10 | 9 |
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Thanks Once again,
Have you a Phone # or Fax # for Pro-Flex the UK importers are a bit
slow.
TIA
Martin
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| 2861.9 | | MRKTNG::LAWLER | SHERRY LAWLER | Fri Oct 07 1994 17:46 | 5 |
| You can call Girvin, Inc. at (401) 765-0130. Don't have their FAX number with
me!!!
Sherry
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| 2861.10 | | STOWOA::SWFULLER | | Mon Oct 10 1994 09:19 | 6 |
| It appears a lot of people are interested in the new Girvin. I would
advise hanging out at a couple of races and see what people think of it
after hammering a month or two. Heard from one off road racer that
there are some problems. A bargain is a bargain if it works.
steve
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| 2861.11 | To good to be true? | BASLG1::BURNLEY | | Fri Oct 14 1994 07:16 | 9 |
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Problems!!!!!! What problems!!!!!!
Please dont do this to me!
I,ve just got back from Canada and seen the New range and it looked
Magic.
Please dont tell me its all to good to be true.
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| 2861.12 | | STOWOA::SWFULLER | | Fri Oct 14 1994 09:14 | 8 |
| This is what I have heard, third person. No validity to my argument,
just worth researching. Another idea for you if you want a dual
suspension is to look for leftover 94 cannondale Super V 1000. Very
nice bike, with the 95's coming in prices have dropped. (Looking in a
bike rag last night on the 95's, Cannondale is really compromising on
components to get to a price point)
steve
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| 2861.13 | Only "problem" is to remember to tighten the bolts | SWAM2::BURDICK_JI | | Fri Nov 11 1994 13:43 | 13 |
| I have a '94 Proflex 854 and am just starting to hit the rougher trails
with it in AZ (now that the snakes are going in for the winter!). I
used to have a Stumpjumper FS. The only "problem" that I have run into
is that the suspension joints do loosen up after the first couple of
rides. Everything has been tightened once, and seems to be staying
that way. This included the front fork. It was recommended that I
carry some allen wrenches on the trail, just in case.
The performance of the Girvin fork is great, and I am really enjoying
the rear suspension. The 95's have more rear travel and are lighter,
from what I am hearing.
Jim
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| 2861.14 | Feedback? | BASLG1::BURNLEY | | Tue Dec 20 1994 03:09 | 12 |
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Any more feedback on the new Pro_flex range from your side of the Pond?
They should arrive in the UK mid Jan, but before I shell out over
$2500, I'm looking for a bit of re-assurance.
TIA.
Martin
ps Merry Xmas and all that stuff.
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