Proflex 857 project

Moo

Retro Newbie
Hi all,

new here, I've recently acquired an old Proflex 857 from my mate who's relocating.
I'm not sure whether to keep it and build it up or pass it on to someone who'll appreciate it more than me.

It's got some interesting bits on, notably a disc brake mount which I'm told was made at Hope as an employee there had it before my mate bought it.

Anyway I'm in the process of stripping and cleaning it, so just thought I'd share it with you all and see what you think!
 
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I'll get some more pics up when it's clean!
 
looks very interesting
build it ride it ,enjoy , get it out with the local retrobike crew , guaranteed a good day out

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did the 857 originally have the carbon rear end?

anyway, it looks like it's been built well with some nice bits
 
Nice bike! But why does everone change the crosslink for another fork?? Is it such a bad fork?? I've had one and i loved it!
 
dalecooper":52zdmelo said:
Nice bike! But why does everone change the crosslink for another fork?? Is it such a bad fork?? I've had one and i loved it!

They flex so much!
 
Agreed...the vectors/cross links are awesome..

Nice bike...a way big 857..I have the exact same one.
 

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