K2 Proflex 5500 Carbon mtn bike

[Intense One]

Any info/ feedback on a K2 Proflex 5500 carbon mtn bike? It's vintage 1998 and in great shape. Seems to have been a technological leader in suspension systems. It has the smart shock setup front and rear that adjusts compression with 9 volt batteries. And all carbon!

 

[Intense One]

Here's a picture of a similar bike except for the stem. The stem had been changed. It's old frame technology but really cool just the way it is!

 

[Mr.RED]

killer ride I believe K2 bought the Proflex name in the late 1990's

 

[Intense One]

killer ride I believe K2 bought the Proflex name in the late 1990's

Have you rode one? It was ahead of its time in the day but geometry has changed on modern mtn bikes

 

[bikewhorder]

I doubt it has much of a following. Those forks never worked too well and that rear set up is crap.