Preston Theler http://prestontheler.com Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:30:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 updated croll – 650b’d and honjo’d http://prestontheler.com/%post-name% http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:30:29 +0000 preston http://prestontheler.com/?p=448 updated croll - 650b'd and honjo'd by theler
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.

]]> http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%/feed 0 classic judy xc with litespeed factory decals http://prestontheler.com/%post-name% http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:28:13 +0000 preston http://prestontheler.com/?p=446 classic litespeed judy xc by theler
classic litespeed judy xc, a photo by theler on Flickr.

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

]]> http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%/feed 0 The Dekerf – South Burma Trail – Annadel SP http://prestontheler.com/%post-name% http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 03:50:06 +0000 preston http://prestontheler.com/?p=378 Super nice afternoon for a little spin out at annadel today.

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

]]> http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%/feed 0 Rock Lobster US Flag Stem http://prestontheler.com/%post-name% http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 02:12:54 +0000 preston http://prestontheler.com/%post-name% Spotted at DFL in GG park last fall.

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]]> http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%/feed 0 Gary Fisher Red Rocker Mountain Bike http://prestontheler.com/%post-name% http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:26:14 +0000 Preston http://capjunkie.com/?p=267 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.

fisher red rocker

fisher red rocker detail

]]> http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%/feed 0 Ebay POTW: 1998 ProFlex Animal http://prestontheler.com/%post-name% http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:00:09 +0000 Preston http://capjunkie.com/?p=261 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

]]> http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%/feed 0 Ebay POTW: Vintage Turquoise Team Yeti Rock Shox Judy SL http://prestontheler.com/%post-name% http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:26:00 +0000 Preston http://capjunkie.com/?p=258 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

]]> http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%/feed 0 New Old Stock 1985 Shimano Deore XT HB-MN72 Hubset http://prestontheler.com/%post-name% http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:59:26 +0000 Preston http://capjunkie.com/?p=251 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.

1985 shimano deore xt hubset new in box HB-MN72

]]> http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%/feed 2 Purple and Turquoise Chirs King Headsets http://prestontheler.com/%post-name% http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:50:53 +0000 Preston http://capjunkie.com/?p=247 Last month I picked up both turquoise and purple 1″ Chris King headsets ebay – here is a photo of them.

purple & turquoise 1

]]> http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%/feed 0 Ebay POTW: Rock Shox Judy DH – New in Box http://prestontheler.com/%post-name% http://prestontheler.com/%post-name%#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:48:15 +0000 Preston http://capjunkie.com/?p=242 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.

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