ProFlex 956 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand ProFlex
Model 956
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories ProFlex 956 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) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith XL-15 Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston ProGram Elite Double-butted With Thermoplastic Swingarm
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionGirvin and Easton
Handlebar extenderControl Tech Stix Team Issue
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (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 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

ProFlex 956 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Girvin Linkage Crown
Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber
Fork typeGirvin CL MCU

Other Specs of ProFlex 956

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Polished
Weight 24.0
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M747 SPD
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Girvin MCU
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Concor Lite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


ProFlex 956 bike review

ProFlex produced the 956 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,599.00.
956 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
ProFlex Mountain bike 956 can be found in one single color which is Polished.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and Wheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 220, 32-hole. ProFlex equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride ProFlex used Easton ProGram Elite double-butted with thermoplastic swingarm material for the frame. Girvin/Easton high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 956 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by ProFlex, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.