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
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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 SK
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims Sub 4
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston 7005 Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro 141
Handlebar extenderPolygon
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-51
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-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 Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeNoleen Cross-Link C

Other Specs of K2 ProFlex 5000

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Grey
- yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsK2 Mag T
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
K2 Smart Shock
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Nisene
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec AL-235


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.