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The BikeThis is where I can rant on about my fantastic bike, a K2 (Proflex) 5500c frame with Smartshock, Pace Proclass forks and mostly XT gruppo. Most recent spec incarnation is listed below, or just click on area of interest on the picture right. |
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| Frame | K2 Proflex 5500c with Smartshock | Way past cool, once I'd got it dialed in, there was no looking back! Now with Ti spring and no smartshock, (read more) |
| Fork | Pace MXCD Proclass | 90mm of well smooth travel - head and shoulders above my old RS Judy SL's |
| Headset | Orbit XLII | Its a headset |
| Stem | ControlTech 120mm 15degree rise | Nice - and not too overpriced like Syncros |
| Handlebars | Club Roost Go Fast Comp II Riser | Risers are cool - Just go FAST! |
| Grips | Yeti | Nice 'n' comfy |
| Seatpin | Dean Aluminium | What I could get - some hate the colours, but it's way strong with 'Mercedes' style ribs internally |
| Sadddle | Flite Kelvar | Comfy, lite and tuff (good spelling huh?) |
| Gear shifters | Shimano XT | Workhorse standard |
| Front Mech | XT | ditto |
| Rear Mech | XT | ditto |
| Chainset | XT | 4 arm - looking good! |
| Pedals | New Shimano Platform types with alloy cages | Not sure about the bearings quality... |
| Chain | Sachs PC91 | Way cool with slotted links, but I'm not sure of its long term durability with the full sus frame |
| Bottom Bracket | XT | Standard stuff |
| Wheels | Mavic Crossmax | Yum! |
| Tyres - Front | Specialized Team Control 2.0 Kevlar | Best front tyre I've ever used |
| - Rear | Specialized Team Master 1.95 Kevlar | Still awaiting 'best rear tyre I've ever used' |
| Cassette | XT | Standard stuff |
