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
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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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Magura Hydrostop Levers
Magura Hydraulic HS22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Rims XC
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7000 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro Hell Bent
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DL

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 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeK2 Bikes Proflex Girvin Noleen Pipeline Chubby LT

Other Specs of K2 ProFlex Animal

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Yellow with tiger stripes
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-804
Rear shock absorber 5.0 (inches) Travel
K2 Smart Shock
Saddle seatSelle Royal
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec PG


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.