I think this ProFlex has been sitting in a shed unused for 26 years.
When it came to me the chain was rusted (never been oiled?), cables seized and there is some corrosion on bolt heads. Its also a little scratched on the decals etc.
However the cassette and chainrings have zero wear, and the BB spins beautifully.
When I dismantled the pivots and bushings,there was no wear evident.
The original elastomer had melted out as they do onto the rear tyre.
Tyres are the original double smokes, and the fork holds air.
Missing cap off bottom of "shock" but I substituted with a piece of inner tube to keep dirt out. Pedals I would like to keep.
I replaced: Chain, brake pads, cables and elastomer to make it rideable. Seat and post were missing so I replaced with avocet o2 air and cheap post and shim. I greased up the hubs and headset and took it for a spin.
Rides great!
However, time to part with it. As I say this is functionally like new, except for storage damage and some surface corrosion on bolt heads and rear qr lever etc.
Original Smoke hardly worn + remains of original elastomer....
Cheap post and Avocet Ti saddle I had knocking about.
See no wear to teach, and no scuffs to arms, just a little corrosion on bolt heads.
Brake levers still black!!!
Fork seems to hold air, see reflector still present on wheel. Front smoke no wear really.
Melted elastomer and functional brake rocker.
Cassette with no wear and plastic guard still present.
Just like the advert:
£250
When it came to me the chain was rusted (never been oiled?), cables seized and there is some corrosion on bolt heads. Its also a little scratched on the decals etc.
However the cassette and chainrings have zero wear, and the BB spins beautifully.
When I dismantled the pivots and bushings,there was no wear evident.
The original elastomer had melted out as they do onto the rear tyre.
Tyres are the original double smokes, and the fork holds air.
Missing cap off bottom of "shock" but I substituted with a piece of inner tube to keep dirt out. Pedals I would like to keep.
I replaced: Chain, brake pads, cables and elastomer to make it rideable. Seat and post were missing so I replaced with avocet o2 air and cheap post and shim. I greased up the hubs and headset and took it for a spin.
Rides great!
However, time to part with it. As I say this is functionally like new, except for storage damage and some surface corrosion on bolt heads and rear qr lever etc.
Original Smoke hardly worn + remains of original elastomer....
Cheap post and Avocet Ti saddle I had knocking about.
See no wear to teach, and no scuffs to arms, just a little corrosion on bolt heads.
Brake levers still black!!!
Fork seems to hold air, see reflector still present on wheel. Front smoke no wear really.
Melted elastomer and functional brake rocker.
Cassette with no wear and plastic guard still present.
Just like the advert:
£250