Proflex help required

[sproket_jockey]

Hi, i'm looking for some help,
I have just bought a Proflex 752, mostly still original from what i can make out and i think from about 91-92.
However the rear elastomer is solid and needs to be replaced, any ideas where i might get one from, also stickers are needed, any know of a source for Proflex stickers.
It has Girvin single crown forks (not Vectors) and i am finding it difficult to find any info on these forks, i don't think they were original as it also has a flex stem they seem to work OK.
I will put some pictures up shortly but any help with the above would be appreciated.
Cheers

 

[jimo746]

Re:

For stickers try PM'img Retrobike member gil_m, or [email protected].

There are a few options for the elastomer that I know of, look up suspensionforkparts.net as I believe they do elastomer kits for some of the Proflex bikes.
Tyr searching on here for "Proflex Landrover Bushes" as they have been used in the past too!

 

[legrandefromage]

And dont forget the elastomers off the big fat bicycle seats - they work pretty well.

 

[sproket_jockey]

Hi,
A couple of pictures of my Proflex bike, Anyone with any info on the forks?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 7190_o.jpg

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[jimo746]

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I've seen that fork before, but never owned one. It's pretty cool looking actually, love that brace too. You'll probably find there's a stack of elastomers inside each leg, I would imagine... hopefully not crumbled to dust or deteriorated into a primordial soup inside the fork.
I would hazard a guess that the bike may have originally come with just the Flexstem, and rigid forks, at least that's what all the similar earlier Offroad Proflex bikes that I've seen seem to have. I don't get why you'd need a Flexstem & Suspension forks :? must make for a smooth ride though!

 

[ishaw]

I think the forks are giving pro forx (or forks), seem to recall seeing a set somewhere. Not sure if you can get away with heating up the elastomer in hot water to try and revive it. You might be able to buy elastomers in the size you need locally, I researched this at some point and there are uk based suppliers but you need to know what rating (shore) you need (hardness I think) and the internal/external diameter. Land rover bushings work but I think are quite hard, you could try drilling them to combat this but I'm no expert just remembering things I've read.

 

[sproket_jockey]

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The forks still bounce OK, did a ride at the weekend on the bike with the Summit 26 Retro Ride people. The flex stem has gone the same way as the rear with the elastomer turning solid but
the forks soaked up all the bumps well. Got a couple of fastest times this year on Strava not bad for a Twenty-five year old bike. Pictures from ride including a Cleland HighPath

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 6618650913

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