K2 PROFLEX 4500C 1998 VS Rocky Mountain ELEMENT 2003 specs comparison
K2 ProFlex 4500C
General Infos| Model | ProFlex 4500C |
| Manufacturer | K2 |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Natural carbon |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - way big |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Duster II Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Sub 432 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon-reinforced Thermoplastic |
| Frame type | Laminated Carbon Fiber |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Enduro 141 |
| Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
K2 ProFlex 4500C Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Linkage Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Noleen Cross-Link ELT |
Other Specs of K2 ProFlex 4500C
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | K2 Mag C |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Noleen NR-4 Piggyback |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Titec PG |
Rocky Mountain Element
General Infos| Model | Element |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Air Light |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore M525 Hydraulic Levers Shimano Deore M525 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X223 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton Ultralite |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Prodigy |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Prodigy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES30 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore FC-M510S |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Element Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Duke XC |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.6 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Custom |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter MTN Lite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, K2 provided us with the latest version of its ProFlex 4500C bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of K2 ProFlex 4500C Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Element manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Element Mountain bike here