Maybe a Better Deal Than I Thought, Then Again--Maybe Not!: 2 Proflex 455
12-10-10, 04:00 PM
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Maybe a Better Deal Than I Thought, Then Again--Maybe Not!: 2 Proflex 455
I've been wanting to restore a vintage mountain bike (I hope these 2 qualify). I saw 2 Proflex 455's listed for $200 (pair). I was disappointed when I first saw them, but I made an offer on the pair-$100. He relunctantly accepted; I relunctantly bought them. After getting them home and more closely inspecting them, I may have done okay. The component groups are basic, but the frames intrigue me. Thankfully, he included 2 new elastomers for the the rear suspension. He said that he paid $50 each for them. How did I do? Did I get a deal, get the value, or did I get taken? Thanks!
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12-10-10, 04:49 PM
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you paid $100 for both? I think you did pretty good.
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Back in the day the 455 had a nice ride. I loved mine. The elastomers were the problem as time went on, just finding them. If you have new ones thats a deal.
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Condition looks good. Should be able to clean them up and grease everything and sell one for $150. Keep the other and you end up with a free bike. You can't beat that deal in my opinion.
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Thank you everyone for your help! I was highly uncertain about my purchase until I rode one of the bikes. Much to my surprise, it rode nicely. I intend to put trigger shifters, a low rise handlebar, new grips, new saddle, and other similiar changes to one. And as suggested, I will fix up the other and sell it.
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