updated croll – 650b’d and honjo’d, a photo by theler on Flickr.

latest iteration of the Croll – I think this one is a keeper.

classic litespeed judy xc, a photo by theler on Flickr.

recent ebay find: classic judy xc with litespeed factory decals.

Super nice afternoon for a little spin out at annadel today.

I have a couple other photos from this ride up on picasa.

Spotted at DFL in GG park last fall.

Picked this up on craigslist last week – Looks to be fully stock other than the saddle.  I’ll post more photos once I pick up a proper backdrop.

There isn’t a ton of info on these on the net, at least that I’ve been able to find other than a tread on MTBR.  Supposedly only 3-400 of these were made and sold through a bike shop Sammy Hagar co owned in Marin.

All I can say about this one is wow…and that I’m also impressed with the number spelling mistakes in the listing.  This one is certainly worth a look.

Via ebay auction description:

Up for bid 1998 Proflex Animal Frame Mountain Bike. This is the last year that Proflex existed independently. Great bike to ride or have as a display collectable. Have built this bike over several years and have approximately $2600 invested. Hurting for money. My loss can be your gain. This bike is in very good used condition. Only around 100-120 miles ride time on bike – on paved surfaces.

• Easten Carbon rear swing arm and Easten Carbon front forks with Noleen shocks (front and rear)
• Chris King headset with Shumano XT bottom bracket
• Kooka crankset with chainring 42 black, 32 blue, 22 black with red spider blue crankarms and blue rock ring
• Onza clipless pedals
• Shumano XT front derailer, ESP 9.0 Carbon component rear derailer
• Shumano XTR full titatinum 11/30 cog
• Spinergy MR rear wheel – blue ceramic rim with carbon blue & yellow spokes – carbon & alum hub
• Magura Raceline HS33 hydrolic rim brakes
• Titatinum Salsa skewers
• Snake water bottle cage
• Very hard to find blue Powerpost seat post with four seating positions
• Mavack front rim

Very cool…

Ebay item description:

Vintage Team Yeti RockShox Judy SL NOS. This is 1 of 10 forks that were hand built by RockShox R&D for the Yeti mountain bike team in 1995. This fork was set aside after the build and never used or mounted. Custom powder coated in Yeti team colors. This is a one of a kind original.

All titanium hardware, 1-1/8 x 265mm aluminum steerer tube, 60mm travel.

Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Team-Yeti-RockShox-Judy-SL-NOS-/260641428993

Picked these up on ebay last week – way to cool to pass up.  Hard to find these never laced up AND still in the original box!  36 hole.  Freewheel.  100/130mm.  The original owner (and ebay seller) purchased these new in 1985 and they had been in his basement ever since.

You can read more on the history of Shimano MTB parts on MOMBAT.

Last month I picked up both turquoise and purple 1″ Chris King headsets ebay – here is a photo of them.

I’ve always wanted one of these – this is the only Pre-2000 Rock Shox fork I haven’t owned.

Check it out on ebay:

You are bidding on a Rock Shox Judy DH Suspension fork Red Complete NIB.   Comes complete with parts sealed in plastic.  Manuals included.  Item will be shipped immediately or ASAP upon receipt of payment from the winning bidder.  Thanks for your interest.