ProFlex Reptile 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand ProFlex
Model Reptile
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories ProFlex Reptile Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Chang Star 298A Levers
Chang Star V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Formula OV 31
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
WTB SpeedMaster
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7000 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGirvin Reversible Forged
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Sugino Impel 350
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 500
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

ProFlex Reptile Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Fork material Girvin Linkage Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeGirvin AL With MCU

Other Specs of ProFlex Reptile

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano STX
Available colors - Orange and rust fade
- yellow and blue fade
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-946S
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Girvin MCU
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Linea Pro
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-312


ProFlex Reptile bike review

ProFlex produced the Reptile bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,075.00.
Reptile bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
ProFlex Mountain bike Reptile can be found in a few colors, among these colors Orange and rust fade and yellow and blue fade .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB SpeedMaster, 36-hole. ProFlex equiped this exact model with Chang Star V-Brake brakes, Chang Star 298A levers braking system and Front: Formula OV 31, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride ProFlex used 7000 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Reptile to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Girvin Reversible forged.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 350, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by ProFlex, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 500 gear shift levers.