K2 ProFlex 5000C 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand K2
Model ProFlex 5000C
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories K2 ProFlex 5000C Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- way big


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (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 XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims Sub 432
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCarbon-reinforced Thermoplastic
Frame typeLaminated Carbon Fiber
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderPolygon
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Syncros

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-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

K2 ProFlex 5000C Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Linkage Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeNoleen Cross-Link CS

Other Specs of K2 ProFlex 5000C

Component group setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Natural carbon
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsK2 Mag T
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
K2 Smart Shock
Saddle seatSelle Royal
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Hardcore Aluminum


K2 ProFlex 5000C bike review

K2 produced the ProFlex 5000C bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,249.00.
ProFlex 5000C bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and way big .
K2 Mountain bike ProFlex 5000C can be found in a few colors, among these colors Natural carbon .
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 432, 32-hole. K2 equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Shimano XTR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride K2 used Carbon-reinforced thermoplastic material for the frame. Syncros Hardcore high strength material is used on the handlebar of this ProFlex 5000C to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Syncros Hardcore.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 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 XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.