Pro Flex Dual Suspension

[sundevil91]

Found this at Goodwill this week for 8 bucks. It might make a cool fixed gear project. The rear suspension bushings are shot. I think I'll be able to figure out something though. Does anyone out there have any experience with these bikes?

If nothing else, it has a Girvin Flexstem that I will definitely use on something.

 

[FaceOFFbikes]

8 bucks? sweet deal. clean it up and ride that puppy!

 

[Rollin Double Sixes]

Nice find and even nicer price. If you are going to do it as a fixed gear you will need a chain tensioner like one of these http://shop.yesspro.com/ because when the suspension compresses the chain will go slack. Good luck. I think it would make a sweet fixie.

 

[Hugo]

My LBS used to sell those when I got into mountain biking. I've worked on a lot of ProFlex's. I'm guessing it's a 91 model.

The elastomers (rubber bits that get compressed) only last a few years, so you might have to improvise some replacements with rubber bushings or somthing. Also the rear brake isn't very powerful because of the linkage.

Hugo

 

[Bunbury]

Nice find and even nicer price. If you are going to do it as a fixed gear you will need a chain tensioner like one of these http://shop.yesspro.com/ because when the suspension compresses the chain will go slack. Good luck. I think it would make a sweet fixie.

It wouldn't be my first choice for a fixie, but it does offer one interesting possibility: you could make a rigid spacer to replace the elastomer and size it to maintain the proper chain tension. An adjustable rigid spacer would be ideal.

Good luck!