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Proflex 953 - Generation 4 9

7040 of 17403
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Simão Oliveira
1/25/2019 2:39am
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Cantilever brake with proflex Hanger.
Cantilever brake with proflex Hanger.
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Parts

Frame
Other
Proflex 953 - Generation 4
1993
Frame: Other Proflex 953 - Generation 4. Misc: 1993
Rear Shock
Other
Seat Toledo shock Rubber
Rear Shock: Other Seat Toledo shock Rubber
Fork
RockShox
Judy Hidracoil Race
Fork: RockShox Judy Hidracoil Race
Headset
Other
X LITE
Headset: Other X LITE
Handlebar
Race Face
Evolve DH Riser
25,4mm
Handlebar: Race Face Evolve DH Riser. Misc: 25,4mm
Stem
Other
Acros
25,4mm
Stem: Other Acros. Misc: 25,4mm
Grips
Other
Silicone
Purple
Grips: Other Silicone. Misc: Purple
Brakes
Avid
Arch Rival 50
Rear brake - Shimano Cantilever with Proflex Hanger
Brakes: Avid Arch Rival 50. Misc: Rear brake - Shimano Cantilever with Proflex Hanger
Brake Levers
Avid
Aluminum
Brake Levers: Avid Aluminum
Shifters
Shimano
Deore
Shifters: Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano
Alivio M412 Multiclamp Front Derailleur
Front Derailleur: Shimano Alivio M412 Multiclamp Front Derailleur
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XTR M972
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M972
Cranks
Shimano
LX FC-M571 Hollowtech
170mm Octalink
Cranks: Shimano LX FC-M571 Hollowtech. Misc: 170mm Octalink
Chainrings / Sprocket
Shimano
Chainrings / Sprocket: Shimano
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
LX Octalink
Bottom Bracket: Shimano LX Octalink
Chain
SRAM
PC-951
Chain: SRAM PC-951
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
PG-950
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM PG-950
Pedals
VP Components
505
Aluminium
Pedals: VP Components 505. Misc: Aluminium
Front Rim
SRAM
Front Rim: SRAM
Rear Rim
SRAM
Rear Rim: SRAM
Hubs
SRAM
EXS Components
36H
Hubs: SRAM EXS Components. Misc: 36H
Spokes
Other
Spokes: Other
Front Tire
Schwalbe
Black Jack
Front Tire: Schwalbe Black Jack
Rear Tire
Schwalbe
Black Jack
Rear Tire: Schwalbe Black Jack
Saddle
Titec
Saddle: Titec
Seatpost
Other
Seatpost: Other
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Seatpost Clamp: Other
General Info

General Info

Model Year
1993
Model Year:
1993
Riding Type
Cross Country
Riding Type:
Cross Country
Weight
28 lb 7.7 oz (12920 g)
Weight: 28 lb 7.7 oz (12920 g)
Additional Info

Work in progress Smile Ride it to work and sometimes in the family rides.

Additional Info:

Work in progress Smile Ride it to work and sometimes in the family rides.
Simão Oliveira
1/25/2019 2:39am
7040 of 17403
9 comments

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Gavin_Scott
5 years ago
Hey Simao. I just acquired a 1993 ProFlex 953 exactly like yours at a neighbor's garage sale last week. I was riding back in 1993, so I'm psyched to own a piece of 90s dual suspension history! I was wondering, is your rear yellow elastomer new or original? The one on my "new" bike is hard as a rock. To reinvigorate the plush rear travel, I need a new elastomer. Any ideas where to find one? Is it actually a car shock? Did you go through this same challenge?
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Simão Oliveira
5 years ago
Hello. My yellow rear elastomer is actually a bumpstop shock from a Seat Toledo 1998. I had to cut it to the right size, because they are long. Try to go to a car's part store and keep asking for different models till you find one (that's what I did) You must find one with a 8mm hole and cilindrical shape. I will post a foto with one similar. And yes when I've bought this bike this became my main problem and I've spend lots of time trying to figure out how to solve it because the original elastomers have a small lifetime, are expensive and hard to find. Hope I could help and I hope to see your bike check soon.
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superbikepics
6 years ago
I love the idea of using a bumpstop from a car's suspension for the rear shock! That's clever, and for a bike from that era, probably better than the Noleen original!
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Craw
6 years ago
This bike didn't have a Noleen. It was a two-stage elastomer similar to what's in there now.