marc two tone
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proflex 756. 1996.
way back in '97 i owned one of these in more or less new condition as i bought from a friend needing the cash, quick!
oddly enough i put next to no miles on it as i just wanted it but, wasn't really a rider back then. shortly after i sold it for a fraction of it's retail value. who would have they would be desirable later in years ?! yes you are ALL guilty.
thanks to ringo on the forum i was able to purchase a frame only example in rather good nick and, couldn't smile wide enough! a proper build was coming on. now, some bits are period correct and even catalogue correct(mechs) but the girvin cross-link forks are not for me but look good. in the end i settled for some rockshox, most parts though are whatever i could get my hands on and, work! the rear suspension is pretty much rigid. seems a waste but offers some shock reduction and helps if i need to climb suddenly.
i took this out today for a general break-in and to see what i have missed :roll: as there is a new freehub, pedals, chain,cassette, bb the shifting is sweet and minus the usual clicks, knocks and taps you get under foot. the v brakes are powerful too once i took the factory sheen off the blocks.
Once i had re-tightened the headset and adjusted the seat a little this bike can be let loose! see below
i live in the 'rhubarb triangle' and have a healthy mix of hills and bridal paths to mess about on.
i found myself here at some balancing ponds to enjoy a bakewell slice and to take in some information provided on this nature reserve.
apparently some of these beasties can be found here.
that's it for now. the proflex will see a few outings in the near future.
thanks.
way back in '97 i owned one of these in more or less new condition as i bought from a friend needing the cash, quick!
oddly enough i put next to no miles on it as i just wanted it but, wasn't really a rider back then. shortly after i sold it for a fraction of it's retail value. who would have they would be desirable later in years ?! yes you are ALL guilty.
thanks to ringo on the forum i was able to purchase a frame only example in rather good nick and, couldn't smile wide enough! a proper build was coming on. now, some bits are period correct and even catalogue correct(mechs) but the girvin cross-link forks are not for me but look good. in the end i settled for some rockshox, most parts though are whatever i could get my hands on and, work! the rear suspension is pretty much rigid. seems a waste but offers some shock reduction and helps if i need to climb suddenly.
i took this out today for a general break-in and to see what i have missed :roll: as there is a new freehub, pedals, chain,cassette, bb the shifting is sweet and minus the usual clicks, knocks and taps you get under foot. the v brakes are powerful too once i took the factory sheen off the blocks.
Once i had re-tightened the headset and adjusted the seat a little this bike can be let loose! see below
i live in the 'rhubarb triangle' and have a healthy mix of hills and bridal paths to mess about on.
i found myself here at some balancing ponds to enjoy a bakewell slice and to take in some information provided on this nature reserve.
apparently some of these beasties can be found here.
that's it for now. the proflex will see a few outings in the near future.
thanks.
