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Submitted by
BeeJ
a Cross Country Rider
from North Hollywood, CA, US
Date Reviewed: September 29, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Any | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | Private | | Strengths: | Fast, comfortable, lightweight, and more. Style is nice although its quite old. It also handles well on really tight single track trails. | | Weaknesses: | Fork, rear shock (elastomer) | | Similar Products Used: | Proflex 757 | | Bike Setup: | Replaced rear elastomer with spring. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the price I got it for. Still rides great even without tuning it for more than 6 months while riding on hard trails. I've ridden it over 150+ miles and its still going strong. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mark calderon
a Weekend Warrior
from freeport ill
Date Reviewed: June 15, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | any | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Strengths: | nice comfort to ride going up hills you dont feel the road | | Weaknesses: | trying to find a rear shock .i havent used the bike since me and my wife started haveing kids so i want to fix it up i havent had much luck finding a garvin rear shock any help | | Bottom Line: | i nead to find a gervin rear shock for a 455 full suppension | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TenorClef
a Weekend Warrior
from UK
Date Reviewed: May 23, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Eston Hills | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | The frame appears to be chromoly so is fairly rust proof. | | Weaknesses: | The elastomers for suspension are quite hard to get hold of and have a tendancy to go hard and need replacing. | | Bike Setup: | Proflex 455, Rockshox Dart 3 front suspension. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a bit of a classic now. Probably approaching 12-14 years old. Most parts are upgradable minus the back suspension as far as i know, however i have heard that some have found clever ways to upgrade the back suspension. The front suspension is easy enough to upgrade from the old elastomer set up. As long as the frame stays solid i'll just keep updating the working parts. The basic design of the frame is quite classy and eye catching. Proflex has a bit of a cult following, it is a nice ride and the frame matarial has a lot of energy and strength to it. Mine is 14 years old and still going strong. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ooga booga SHOOGA!!!!
a Racer
from Sausalito, CA, SOMEWHERE IN US!!!!!!
Date Reviewed: May 7, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | The won on sausalito!!!!!! | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | UH BIKE STOR | | Strengths: | Um, ItS GreeN if You ConsIdeR DAT a StrEnth!!! Oh! And It IS kInd Of LiKe uh Byke, BuT iT sTILL sux LiKe A MonKEys GranDma/! | | Weaknesses: | I aM so Mad I bUy sUcH a Byke You No? I wiSh I nIveR buY suCh A byke, BuT Ou WeL. Ya, It Sux LiKe JoE SHmOe's UnDerwEar. The FrOnt ShoX ArE so TerrIble I rOllEd Over A BanaNa WoNse And FeLL OFF! ThE ChaIn AlWAyS BrAke and Make ME AngRy I wAnt tO kIk IT! IT is So heaVy anD the FoaMie Rear SHoX SuCks More Than YoUr MonKies GraNdma. | | Similar Products Used: | Um, a RusTy MerrY-Go-Round. ThiS BiKe SuX! | | Bike Setup: | YEllOw PiEce Of (^*(& rEaR shoX, CRuMMy Ol' FroNt shoX, BaD chAin, RuStY weldIng, UgLy tyre, PaInful Pettals, UGlY THING!!!!! I KILL THE DAMN BEAST!!!! | | Bottom Line: | ThIS ByKe iS So Bad IT makEs Me want To CrY!!! I Wish I nEvEr BoughT! WhY diD i SpenD 1000 on IT?! I wAnt a GooD bIkE you NO?
Oh BoY WhY mE whY me? I kNow JesuS luvs Me ANd ALL buT wHy ME?! huH? WHY ME?
SuPPoRtER oF CLUB WWJD- "WHO WANTS A JELLY DONUT?"
OwNeR oF CRuMMy PrOflEx ATTACK in HunTer GreeN. SuX You KnoW/ IT mAkE ME so MAD!!! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
WEEKEND WARRIOR
a Weekend Warrior
from SAUSALITO
Date Reviewed: October 23, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Wolf back ridge | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | SUMMIT Bicycles | | Strengths: | Fast. Sturdy.Lightweight, nice paintjob | | Weaknesses: | Rattles and very very very LOUSY BRAKES which don't stop for beans. | | Bike Setup: | Rockshox(silver ones dont know the name), terrible plastic brakes. | | Bottom Line: | Overall good bike. Super fast, I can toast everyone up and down hill. Has huge veloceraptor tires. Weak spot are the elastomers and front shock and also when you go on bumps the bike rattles alot. But great bike for 96. I NEED A NEW BIKE!! 4 chillies | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Francis
a Weekend Warrior
from Melton Mobray
Date Reviewed: December 23, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Sherwood Pines | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Super cheap!!
Sturdy bike | | Weaknesses: |
Looks dated these days
Brakes (STX canti's) | | Bike Setup: |
Stock at the moment | | Bottom Line: | I've recently started mountain biking in the last six months, this is my second off roader, the first being a Diamondback Ascent, rigid bike. This one came up v. cheap secondhand, I think it's a '95 bike, (Proflex 555).Since I didn't want anything too sloppy (My strengths definitely in speed uphill and on the flat), the hard nature of the proflex's all Elastomer set up suits me fine - I ride this even faster than my rigid! Haven't tried it on the really rough stuff yet - where I hope it'll be less bucking bronco than the DB. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jonny
a Weekend Warrior
from OZ
Date Reviewed: June 10, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
tested or demo'ed only | | Bottom Line: | Can someone tell me more about the forks on this bike!!!! Email me Direct..I'm gettin my hands on a pair for free....any info I would love...Is that 30 words? Is now...bye ya | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
CHRIS
a Weekend Warrior
from EASTON, MA
Date Reviewed: May 11, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
RIDGE TRAIL | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
TIGHT SINGLETRACK, TECHNICAL SECTIONS
DOWNHILL | | Weaknesses: |
CLIMBING | | Bike Setup: |
PROFLEX 450 LT | | Bottom Line: | FOR THE MONEY THAT I PAID FOR THIS BIKE IT IS ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE RIDDIN. I HAVE A 1998 PROFLEX 450 LT THAT I PAID $700.00 FOR AND PUT ABOUT 200 IN TO IT. IT HAS 5 INCHES OF TRAVEL FRONT AND REAR ALL MADE BY NOLEEN. NOLEEN HAS THEIR S--T TOGETHER. THE SUSPENSION IS A LITTLE MUCH FOR SOME TIGHT CROSS COUNTRY SECTIONS, BUT IN THE OPEN STUFF OR DOWNHILL SECTIONS THIS THING HANDLES GREAT. GREAT BIKE FOR THE MONEY. I GIVE IT 5 FLAMES. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad Rogers
a Downhiller
from Elburn, IL
Date Reviewed: April 15, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Mill Creek | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
easy to upgrade, not to heavy and nice frame design | | Weaknesses: |
Rear shock has to much play and not as much travel as need also a bad shock. | | Similar Products Used: |
trek oclv | | Bike Setup: |
I bought A 96' Pro-Flex Attack but did some changes first i replaced the stx derailleur with a Shimano LX, next i replaced the Roch Shox Quadra 5 with a Manitou X-Vert R dual crown, changed the dia-comp brakes to Shimano XT V-Brakes and Levers, then I replaced the Girvin stem with a Azonic O.R.C. | | Bottom Line: | overall its a good bike for someone who is just starting out, or for someone without a lot of money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sadeeq
a cross-country rider
from Washington State... U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: September 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Well after only one week of owning this bike I've found that an update is necessary... First of all, the bike that I'm speaking about is the '97. Secondly, I think that the '98 and '99 are both too flashy for me. My bike is a plain metallic green... kinda hunter green. And it's perfect. I've riden mostly in and about the outskirts of town so far, and I am very pleased with it's performance... Especially when mounting and dismounting from sidewalks.The shifting is more smoothe that I expected, and the coasting is almost as fast as a medeocre road bike.I've had to add those extension thingyees for a little performance boost, and I the seat which was extremely uncomfortable had to go. It all ran me about $40.00 and I definitely think it was worth it.... Still a good deal....But not 5-star worthy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sadeeq
a weekend warrior
from Washington State... U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: August 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just tested this bile at the local store. It was the very last one, and they agreed to sell it to me for $763. Though I haven't actually taken it off roads, I tested it pretty well up and down the curbs of the sidewalks etc. I've also tested the Cannondales, which did feel a little more sure-footed, but were considerably more pricey. I think the Proflex Attack 455 would be a good deal for the money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
CHRIS SARLI
a weekend warrior
from ROCKY POINT, LONG ISLAND
Date Reviewed: May 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I HAVE JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT A PROFLEX ATTACK LE. THIS THING RUNS LIKE A CHARM!! IT HAS ROCK SHOCK INDYS ON THE FRONT AND I INSTALLED A SPRING SHOCK ON THE REAR!! MY FRIENDS THINK I'M CRAZY ABOUT INVESTING IN A PROFLEX BUT IT'S HARD TO HEAR THEM WHEN THERE SO FAR BEHIND ME ON THE TRAIL!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zach Zorn
a weekend warrior
from Denver,CO.
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
OK,not the best but it was only 670.I have to have (50) words to post this
so just thinking about what to say.But there is nothing more to say.The
style that best describes my riding is the WEEKEND WARRIOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!That is the best.I am going
to start some very big racing but need to get a better bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
spiff
a cross-country rider
from longisland ny
Date Reviewed: February 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This review is for the Proflex Reptile............
This is my girlfriend's bike and it is hot. Bought it for 650$ and its a 97'
Although it has fr/rear elastomers this thing is a sofa...Im flying through the woods on a yellow/blue/green sofa and Im real happy with it. Im soaring through my local loop on my couch and Im climbing walls like a yellow goat. I am bombing impossible sections on my local coldspring hell trail and I am so comfortable and smooth.
Now my girlfriend weighs a buck o five so I'm not concerned about those elastomers what so ever. comfort and stability are key on this machine.
The brakes are shimano vbrake copies which is uncool, but they work real well, they just bend easy if the wheels are off and theyre hanging loose. The rims are WTB which impressed me alot. This bike needs to be retightened literally every 2 rides, things keep comin loose but Im aware of this and am constantly alert to this..The bike is still fairly new so this may be normal. It came with velocoraptors, that huge fork(which is a climber, i swear),comfortable saddle,esp5.0 carbon rear der.(which is smooth as butter, trust me its as buttery as my esp9.0),this bike is a real beast.....actually its a reptile...it climbs like a beast though and descends like a happy-bomb.would have bought the proflex attack, which was 100 and change cheaper but I admired the huge girvin fork on the Reptile as well as the wtb rim/tire setup, also the ESP is niiice. My girl loves this bike,,,its her first mountain bike and she loves it,,,little does she know that if her first bike was an aluminum hardtail she would never come back to the bike,,,she'd be too busy nursing her ass. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Micheal Taggard
a downhiller
from Fairfield, CA
Date Reviewed: December 31, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had the best time with this bike. I got this for 500 and have upgraded a bit and now it flys. The brakes are cheesy but I changed them to the XT V-brakes and changes the rear shifter to the Sachs extreme with a LX rear Derailluer and now this bike is AWESOME it can win! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steven
a cross-country rider
from Massachusetts
Date Reviewed: November 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I think this is a good bike I have one and it still rides great. It may not have the best fromt shock (RST). But I have replaced that and it rides like a dream. I am saving up to change the components to LX or XT now. It may not be a great bike to start but if you put some money into it its really a great bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ray Kyin
a cross-country rider
from Sunnyvale Ca
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've seen tons of expansive and 'cause better designed and equiped bike on the market. But how can you beat a FS bike for under $500.00 ( got it on sale). The bike shop I got mind was put some good shit on it so I'm not a serious racer or anything but everytime I'm on that bike I feel like I can smoke everybody out there with it. I wasn't thinking about give rating on that bike when I see some looser gave one or two hot chili that pissed me off. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
wild kyle
a cross-country rider
from j'ville,n.y.
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I ride the Pro-Flex 555 which I got at a '96 clearance sale at my local bike shop.it's got full STX/STX-RC and it rides great. i'll admit i don't know what the hell an ATF fork is, but the rear shock is sweet.for a clearance price of $500 you couldn't go wrong. 4 chili's because of the fork. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marcel Delorme
a weekend warrior
from Auburn,Maine,usa
Date Reviewed: April 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I would Have liked to purchase a good bike but I was able to pick this one up really cheap and I Couldn't see Putting any more money in the pockets of the supposed friend of mine who just started a business selling bikes and seems to be making plenty of money off my friends that he shouldn't need to make such a killing off of me. I will go down the street for my next bike. the Beast | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Miller
a cross-country rider
from Mound View, Minnesota
Date Reviewed: March 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Even though I don't have one I say one at school. They look too generic! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jonathan Stokes
a downhiller
from North Yorkshire
Date Reviewed: November 23, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
The bike looks brilliant and if I could afford one I'd buy one. At the moment I have a UNIVERSAL. It looks like it has ROCK SHOX suspension. The bike style is cool and the frame is really snazzy. I can't see very well but I think it has v brakes and 24 gears and toeclips.Overall the best bike jet !!!!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Tobey
a downhiller
from Whitefish, MT
Date Reviewed: October 5, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is a really nice bike for the poor downhiller that can't spend 1500 on a good dual suspension. I would have given it a five but the front fork really sucks. The alivio components kind of put it down a little but those, like the fork they can always be replaced. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig Atkinson
a cross-country rider
from Burlington, VT
Date Reviewed: October 1, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I had the unfortunate experience of renting a 455 at a local ski area for some
downhilling recently. Aside from the componentry (Alievio) which is terrible, the
shocks on this bike -- while geostationary -- were truly atrocious. Don't waste your
money on this bike -- you will definately regret it.
Pro Flex should be ashmed to have their brand associated with this unbelieveably
poor quality bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Davies
a cross-country rider
from North Kingstown RI
Date Reviewed: June 24, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
this is a nice entry level fs bike. although the front shock may need replacing because it kind of sucks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben Caldecott
a cross-country rider
from martinez C.A
Date Reviewed: June 15, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
The 455 is a pretty good bike. I've had it for a year or so and really have'nt had much problems with it. Just the usual alivo drawbacks. I think for anyone who wants full suspension cheap this bike is the way to go. The only thing that has let me down besides the alivo components is the no-namer shock in the front. It's gotta go. | | Overall Rating: |
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