K2 ProFlex 5000 1998 Technical specs and features
Brand | K2 |
Model | ProFlex 5000 |
First production | 1998 |
Bike category | Mountain Bike |
Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | K2 ProFlex 5000 Parts |
Available Sizes | - Large - medium - small - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Mach SKFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Sub 4 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Easton 7005 Elite |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec Enduro 141 |
Handlebar extender | Polygon |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki |
Gearing Specs
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 XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
K2 ProFlex 5000 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Linkage CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Noleen Cross-Link C |
Other Specs of K2 ProFlex 5000
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Available colors | - Grey- yellow |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | K2 Mag T |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelK2 Smart Shock |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Nisene |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTitec AL-235 |
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K2 ProFlex 5000 bike review
K2 produced the ProFlex 5000 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,949.00.ProFlex 5000 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium , small and way big .
K2 Mountain bike ProFlex 5000 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Grey and yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Mach SS tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims Sub 4, 32-hole. K2 equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride K2 used Easton 7005 Elite material for the frame. Titec Enduro 141 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this ProFlex 5000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by K2, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.