K2 ProFlex 4500C 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand K2
Model ProFlex 4500C
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories K2 ProFlex 4500C Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- way big


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Duster II Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims Sub 432
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCarbon-reinforced Thermoplastic
Frame typeLaminated Carbon Fiber
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro 141
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8" c

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 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

K2 ProFlex 4500C Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Linkage Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeNoleen Cross-Link ELT

Other Specs of K2 ProFlex 4500C

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Natural carbon
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsK2 Mag C
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Noleen NR-4 Piggyback
Saddle seatSelle Royal
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec PG


K2 ProFlex 4500C bike review

K2 produced the ProFlex 4500C bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,449.00.
ProFlex 4500C bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and way big .
K2 Mountain bike ProFlex 4500C can be found in a few colors, among these colors Natural carbon .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims Sub 432, 32-hole. K2 equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride K2 used Carbon-reinforced thermoplastic material for the frame. Titec Enduro 141 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this ProFlex 4500C to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 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.