ProFlex 657 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand ProFlex
Model 657
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories ProFlex 657 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Duster II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Chang Star 274A Levers
Chang Star 879AG Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
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 extenderGirvin Team Issue
Handlebar stem detailsGirvin 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 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

ProFlex 657 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Girvin Linkage Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeGirvin AL With ODS Coil Over Oil

Other Specs of ProFlex 657

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and STX-RC
Available colors - Matte titanium
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-946S
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Girvin GDT Coil Over Oil
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-312


ProFlex 657 bike review

ProFlex produced the 657 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,295.00.
657 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
ProFlex Mountain bike 657 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte titanium .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. ProFlex equiped this exact model with Chang Star 879AG brakes, Chang Star 274A levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX, 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 657 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Girvin forged.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 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 Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.