K2 ProFlex Animal 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | K2 |
| Model | ProFlex Animal |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | K2 ProFlex Animal Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - medium - small - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Smoke Kevlar Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Dart Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Magura Hydrostop Levers Magura Hydraulic HS22 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted 7000 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Enduro Hell Bent |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DL |
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) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
K2 ProFlex Animal 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 | Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | K2 Bikes Proflex Girvin Noleen Pipeline Chubby LT |
Other Specs of K2 ProFlex Animal
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Yellow with tiger stripes |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-804 |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) Travel K2 Smart Shock |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Titec PG |
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K2 ProFlex Animal bike review
K2 produced the ProFlex Animal bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,449.00.
ProFlex Animal bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium , small and way big .
K2 Mountain bike ProFlex Animal can be found in a few colors, among these colors Yellow with tiger stripes .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims XC, 36-hole. K2 equiped this exact model with Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride K2 used 7000 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Titec Enduro Hell Bent high strength material is used on the handlebar of this ProFlex Animal to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 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.