90's Hoffman Flash Pro

[generallee]

Very rare indeed - just stumbled across this NOS hoffman Flash Pro - Its a beauty. Mismatshed superforks, but sod it - still looks nice!!!!!!

[Stodgy]

Blimey Steve - you're on a roll tonight. Liking that too...gotta love a flash!

[scooby74]

just bought this frame and superforks from generallee, arrived in the post yesterday and is an absolute gem!!!

This will be my first mid school build and am looking for some info on what parts would be considered appropriate?

I need to have a closer look at the forks, but they seem to be 1 1/8 (will measure later on) with a threaded top with a large black nut  - what kind of headset and stem would need to be used?

Anyone got any info on when the Flash pro was released and what the factory spec was for a complete bike?

any info appreciated folks!

[theRuler]

use a regular aheadset and stem

the threaded top was for screwing a big nut on to clamp the lot down

some mongooses have the same thing

[Stodgy]

I believe that frame is a 1999...original spec (on the complete) as follows:

Hoffman  Flash Pro  1999
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BB Shell Width: Unspecified
BB Spindle Length: Unspecified
Bicycle Type: BMX
Bottom Bracket: Unspecified
Brake Levers: Dia-Tech MX-1 rear
Brakeset: Dia-Compe VC-747 rear brakes, Dia-Tech MX-1 rear levers
Chain: KMC 410, 1/2 x 3/32"
Chain Size: 1/2 x 3/32"
Chainrings: 44
Chainstay Length: 14 1/8-15 5/8"
Colors: Anodized White, Chrome-Plated, Orange
Component Group: Not applicable
Crankset: 1-piece chromoly, 44 teeth
Fork Brand & Model: Hoffman Bikes Flash
Fork Crown: unicrown
Fork Material: 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Fork Rake: 0.0"
Fork Travel: Not applicable
Frame Angles: 74.0 head, 70.0 seat
Frame Construction: TIG-welded
Frame Tubing Material: 4130 chromoly
Front Brake: Not applicable
Front Brake Lever: Not applicable
Front Derailleur: Not applicable
Front Derailleur Type: Not applicable
Handlebar: Hoffman Bikes Racing Bars
Handlebar Extensions: Not applicable
Handlebar Stem: Hoffman Bikes Super Stem
Head Tube Angle: 74.0
Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel
Headset Diameter: 1 1/8" threadless
Hub Front: Mount
Hub Rear: Mount
Hubs: Mount
Largest Rear Cog: Not applicable   
Num Rear Cogs: Not applicable
Pedals: Wellgo LU-313U
Rear Brake: Dia-Compe VC-747
Rear Brake Lever: Dia-Tech MX-1
Rear Cogs: Not applicable
Rear Derailleur: Not applicable
Rear Shock: Not applicable
Rear Shock Travel: Not applicable
Rim Front: Araya 7X
Rim Rear: Araya 7X
Rims: Araya 7X, 36-hole
Saddle: Velo 309
Seat Post Diameter: 25.4mm
Seat Tube Angle: 70.0
Seatpost: HB aluminum, 25.4mm diameter
Shift Levers: Not applicable
Sizes: Unspecified
Smallest Rear Cog: Not applicable
Spoke Brand: steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Gauge: 2.0mm
Spoke Holes: 36-hole
Spoke Material: steel
Spoke Nipples: brass nipples
Spoke Type: straight gauge
Sugg Retail: 419.99
Tire Front: Tioga Comp III
Tire Rear: Tioga Comp III
Tire Size Front: 20 x 1.95"
Tire Size Rear: 20 x 1.75"
Tires: Front: 20 x 1.95" Tioga Comp III, Rear: 20 x 1.75" Tioga Comp III
Top Tube Length: 19.75"
Weight: Unspecified
Wheelbase: 35.75-37.25"
 
 

[oberonspacefruit]

where the fook did you get that spec from dave?

[theRuler]

off the top of his head

[oberonspacefruit]

wouldnt be surprised.

[scooby74]

thinks its from here http://www.airfreetires.com/specs/Step5.asp?BikeId=708&Brand=Hoffman&Model=Flash+Pro&Year=1999

[Stodgy]

thinks its from here http://www.airfreetires.com/specs/Step5.asp?BikeId=708&Brand=Hoffman&Model=Flash+Pro&Year=1999

Taaaaaaa daaaaaaaa

Brilliant site - I've posted the link up before...perfect for mid-school builds!

 

[oberonspacefruit]

add to favourites.

[generallee]

Enjoy that frame - its  a belter! The forks are indeed 1.1/8" and will fit fine on that frame with a regular unthreaded aheadset - the top nuy just holds it all in place and therefor means there is no need for star nut thing banged into the forks.
cheers!