K2 PROFLEX 4500C 1998 VS Specialized BIGHIT 2 2008 specs comparison

K2 ProFlex 4500C
General InfosModel | 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 LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Sub 432 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-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 CrownAluminum |
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) TravelNoleen NR-4 Piggyback |
Saddle seat | Selle Royal |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTitec PG |

Specialized Bighit 2
General InfosModel | Bighit 2 |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue and Silver |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.30 (inches) Specialized Chunder |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | 203 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes Hayes Stroker Trail LeversHayes Stroker Trail |
Hubs for disc brakes | 20 (millimeters) Thru Axle Rear: Specialized Bolt-on 135 (millimeters) Hollow 10 (millimeters) Cr-Mo Axle With RD GuardFront: Specialized Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeSpecialized P-Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) 6061 Alloy 680 (millimeters) WideSpecialized Big Hit Rise Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Holzfeller |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Oversize Threaded |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)SRAM PC-971 With Power Link |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Holzfeller Team |
Crankset parts and sizes | 170 (millimeters) With SBC Chain Guide 34 TeethTruvativ Hussefelt |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-7 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized Bighit 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 180 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Domain 318 |
Other Specs of Specialized Bighit 2
Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
Pedals details | Specialized Lo-Pro Alloy |
Rear shock absorber | 7.5 (inches) TravelFox Vanilla R Coil Piggy Back |
Saddle seat | 8 (millimeters) Cr-Mo RailsSpecialized Enduro |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Two Bolt Setback6061 Butted Alloy |
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 Specialized Bighit 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Bighit 2 Mountain bike here