Bottecchia Brass Head Badge: 1940's to 1950's - Eagle - Raised Features (Near Mint)

This unique antique head badge is a piece of early Bottecchia bicycle history. It is the storied company's most intricate headtube badge as well.  It is of brass construction, with raised lettering and detailed/raised eagle features.  Most of...

NOS Universal 51 Brakeset + Levers: 1960's Short/Long Reach - Supple Gum Hoods

These Italian brakes were popular stock models on racing bikes from the 1950's through the 1960's and into the early 1970's.  It features a long reach brake for the rear and a front reach on the front, which was a common setup on earlier Italian...

Antique De Marchi Madison Track Shorts: Sz 4 - Wool - Quilted Rear - Jamming Tool - 1940's 1950's 1960's - Deerskin Chamois (Mint)

These are a preserved slice of track racing history!  These are called Madison shorts or 6-day shorts. They have a thick pad protruding from the left hip that was a "jamming tool" that your riding partner would grab to sling you forward to ride...

Bayliss Wiley Bottom Bracket Cups + T.D.C. No4 Cottered Spindle: 130.5mm - 1940's 1950's (Near Mint+)

This British made cottered BB from Bayliss Wiley was a popular model on quality bicycles from the 1930's to the 1950's.  It's cups are machine faced, with lots of detail/texture.  The spindle is a T.D.C. (Thomas D Cross) model 4 in 130.5mm, for...

Milremo Special Course / Stronglight / Stronglight 45 Cottered Crankset: 170mm x 49/46t TA - 5 Pin 50.4mm Cyclotouriste - Chrome (Near Mint)

This crank was a Stronglight 45 5-pin, imported to Britain by Ron Kitching in the 1960's and rebranded as his house label Milremo.  The model is either Special Course 55 or the lighter Course 50.  This one is equipped with TA chainrings in a...

Cyclo Benelux Mark 7 Cable Operated Front Derailleur: Type Two (Near Mint)

This is the 2nd version of the cable lever operated MK-7 front derailleur that ran from 1957-1969.  It's cage has the oval logo just like the rod operated derailleurs of the 40's and 50's, where the 1st type had BENELUX spelled out across it. ...

Cyclo Benelux Super 60 Shifters: Front/Rear - Clamp On - 1960's (Near Mint_

Gorgeous clamp on shifter from Cyclo/Benelux.  Features a gem-like red/white/blue side cap, and alloy plates.  This is one version of the shifters that came with the Super 60 and Sport P2 rear derailleurs throughout the 1960's Condition Near...

Cyclo Benelux Super 60 Rear Derailleur: 1st Type (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

Introduced in 1960, the Super 60 was Cyclo-Benelux's attempt at competing with Campagnolo and it's Gran Sport + Record drivetrains.  It was the companies first dual parallelogram derailleur, and was designed to be a top level racing model.  The...

Track Wheelset: Prior Low Flange + Mavic Championnat Du Monde Montlery: Tubular - 36H - Fixed/Free Flip Flop

These sleek and gorgeous pista wheels were built by Bob Freeman of Davidson Cycles fame.  The hubs are 1940's / 1950's Prior track hubs, fixed/free type.  They are a one piece alloy shell design, with all their original axle hardware. ...

1954 René Herse 650B Randonneur Unrestored Show Bike: 61cm - 99% Original - RH Stem/FC/BB/BR/FD - Maxi CAR - Ideale Alloy - Mafac Open Back

See 100+ photos on my flicker! Click Here This gorgeous rarity is a 1950's top of the line randonneuse bicycle in a large size for riders roughly 5ft 9 to 6ft 2 tall. It was imported by Alex March for a US collector (confirmed by Alex) in recent years...

Early Lyotard Ref 669 Dust Cap: 1930's / 1940's - Knurled Edge Flat Head Slot - Course 460 / 240

This is a dust cap for the first gen Lyotard pedals from the 1930's and 1940's.  VERY scarce piece of Lyotard history. Condition Plenty of patina and tool wear to match the average patina on pedals this old, but perfectly usable.  Inside is...

NOS Campagnolo(?) BAR END Rear Shift/Derailleur Cable: 197cm - Nuovo Record / Gran Sport / Suntour

This appears identical to the Campagnolo #145 inner wire, but does not have the <C> on the head.  Unsure of make, though it could still be Campy Vintage bar end cables are braided instead of wound, to provide a much more flexible inner wire...

NOS Campagnolo #218 <C> BAR END Front Shift/Derailleur Cable: 153cm - Nuovo Record / Gran Sport - Vintage 1950's 1960's 1970's

Vintage bar end cables are braided instead of wound, to provide a much more flexible inner wire that lessens friction the extra bends around the handlebar produce.  The cables stay in coils, and don't return to a straight position once released like...

NOS Campagnolo #145 <C> BAR END Rear Shift/Derailleur Cable: 199cm - Nuovo Record / Gran Sport - Vintage 1950's 1960's

Vintage bar end cables are braided instead of wound, to provide a much more flexible inner wire that lessens friction the extra bends around the handlebar produce.  The cables stay in coils, and don't return to a straight position once released like...

1950's Normandy High Flange Hub Shells: Round Holes - Polished Alloy - 40H / 32H (Near Mint+)

Very rare 1940's through very early 1960's Normandy hub shells!  These have the round holes, identifying them as early model.  They changed to kidney shaped cutouts around 1962.  These were the same hub as the BH/Airlite RaceLite hubs,...

MAFAC Half Hoods: Dark Green/Teal - Adjusters & Clips - Originals! (Near Mint + Supple)

A unique and rare color of the original Mafac half lever hoods for Course and other model brake levers.  These present as a deep green, perhaps emerald forest green.  Upon looking on the underside, you'll see the original color was a touch...

NOS Campagnolo #626 Downtube Tubular Cable Guide & Stop Clip: 1950s/1960's - Bolt/Nut - RARE

This is a very rare #626 downtube mounted cable guide from the 1950's to very early 1960's.  This generation features the distinctive round tube as the guide, instead of the upside-down "V" shaped guide the common 60's to 1980's ones have.  If...

NOS Campagnolo Gran Sport Rear Derailleur: Steel Plated Bronze - 1950's-1960's - #1012/4

Absurdly clean untouched example of the early Gran Sport rear mech. This one is a late 1950's or early 1960's model, without the cable adjuster the earlier ones featured.  It features the toothless ball-bearing jockey wheels stock from those years,...

Campagnolo Gran Sport Cottered Bottom Bracket Spindle #750: 1950's 1960's - 127mm x 70mm Italian (EXC+)

This RARE and collectible Campy spindle was part of the #1047 Gran Sport cottered bottom bracket that was made from roughly 1958 to 1965.  It would make a killer gift for the Campy fan who already has everything!  Campagnolo never made a...

Campagnolo #631 Seat Tube Cable Guide Tube & Stop Clip w/ Pump Rest: Tubular! 1950's / 1960's / 1970's - Bolt/Nut (Near Mint)

This is a very rare #631 seat tube mounted cable guide available from the 1950's (Earliest Catalog #12 1953) through 1970's.  The #630 alternatively, was for the downtube and only had one pump arm vs the 631's two angled ones.  This generation...

1962 Brooks B15 Swallow Saddle: Brass Badge - Chrome Rivets/Rails - Rideable!

Super obscure 1962 dated Brooks Swallow racing saddle! This version was produced in the 1950's into the early 1960's.  It features a gorgeous badge, a slender piece of brass that simply says "BROOKS", with long wings extending past the rivets...

NIB/NOS Campagnolo NR/SR/GS Loose Bearings: 1/4" - 18ct - Bottom Bracket / Rear Hub - Wax Paper Bag Vintage 1960's 1970's

Original 1970's 1/4 inch bearings, 18 count, for your Nuovo/Super Record, Gran Sport, Tipo, etc bottom brackets and rear hubs.  A rear hub takes 18 bearings, 9 per side.  A bottom bracket requires 11 per side, so you'll need an extra three...

1" Steel Seat Pin: Vintage British Bicycles (MINT, NOS?)

This vintage steel seatpost is an ideal period correct restoration piece for your old English frames Condition Mint! There are marks from a seat clamp, but I don't see any insertion marks Details Diameter: 1" Length: 220mm

1950's Steel Seat Pin: 25.0mm x 300mm Long (Near Mint)

This 50's to 60's steel seatpost is an ideal period correct restoration piece for your Bianchi Campione Del Mondo / TDF, many Rene Herse frames, some earlier Peugeot frames, etc.   Condition Near mint with minimal wear Details Diameter:...

1950's Sturmey Archer AW 3-Speed Hub: 36H x 120mm - 18t (Near Mint+)

Rare and clean vintage 1957 AW 3 speed hub for your heavyweight/cruiser, Schwinn Stingray, or old school BMX rig.  Dated 57, and complete with indicator chain, axle spacers, nuts.    Condition Near mint cosmetic condition. Bearings...

Velox Tressostar Super Tresse Ref. 90 Cloth Bar Tape: Black - Vintage 1970s (Sold individually)

Genuine vintage cloth bar tape from the 1960's or 1970's!  This is the real deal, appropriate for L'Eroica bikes, your old French randonneur bike, classic Italian racing bicycles, etc.  Cotton bar tape was the established norm from perhaps the...

Staiger Bicycle Fender Ornament: 1950's German - Steel

This is a fender ornament from a 1950's German bicycle, a tribute to the detailed hood ornaments of 1950's automobiles Condition Exceptionally clean, with a lovely light patina!

Williams Cottered Crankset: Raleigh Heron 3-Arm Chainrings - 165mm x 49/46t - Chrome - 1950's 1960's

This rare Williams steel chainset from the 1950's and early 1960's came on Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix and probably others.  It's gorgeous outer chainring features the Raleigh Heron prominently carved into the metal at 3 points between arms. ...

Biemme Art N. 228 Water Bottle: 1970's - Green (1940's Celeste) - Flip Top - L'Eroica (Near Mint+)

Rare 2nd version Biemme bidon from the late 1960's to mid 1970's.  The color is very close to Bianchi Celeste from the 1940's, the one that is almost a blend of sea foam green and army green. This is the authentic bidon for your L'Eroica...

Velox Tressostar Super Tresse Ref. 90 Cloth Bar Tape: White - Vintage 1970s (Sold in Pairs 2 Rolls)

Genuine vintage cloth bar tape from the 1960's or 1970's!  This is the real deal, appropriate for L'Eroica bikes, your old French randonneur bike, classic Italian racing bicycles, etc.  Cotton bar tape was the established norm from perhaps the...

1950's Campagnolo 626 Downtube Cable Guide & Stop Clip: Tubular! Bolt/Nut - RARE

This is a very rare #626 downtube mounted cable guide from the 1950's to very early 1960's.  This generation features the distinctive round tube as the guide, instead of the upside-down "V" shaped guide the common 60's to 1980's ones have.  If...

Balilla Tipo Corsa 61 Centerpull Brakeset: Long & Short Reach - Early 1960's Script Logo - RARE

The 1st version of the Balilla Corsa 61 brakes were designed for the professional Italian bicycle racing teams, and were the fancier alternative to the Universal 61.  They were unique for the era, as each brake arm had it's own spring that operated...

NOS Marcel Torino Wing-Nuts: Brass + Chrome - 5/16" Axle (Sold In Pairs)

Before Tullio Campagnolo invented quick releases in 1927, the best method of wheel attachment was the axle wing nut.  They provide a tool-free installation and removal, vs traditional axle nuts which require a wrench.  Today, they are loved by...

NOS Huret Luxe Wing Nuts: Chromed Brass - 5/16" For Front Hub Axle (Sold In Pairs)

Before Tullio Campagnolo invented quick releases in 1927, the best method of wheel attachment was the axle wing nut.  They provide a tool-free installation and removal, vs traditional axle nuts which require a wrench.  Today, they are loved by...

1950's STEEL Campagnolo Gran Sport Seatpost: 25.0mm - 2nd Year 1957 - Chrome - RARE

This exceedingly rare early Campy seat pin is a 1957 Gran Sport.  The first year it was shown in catalogs was 1956, though nobody has ever seen one.  If you are restoring a 1950's Bianchi Tour De France, Campione Del Mondo, or countless other...

Bianchi By Magistroni Cottered Crank: TA REF 173 Adapter & Old Logo TA 104/106 Chainrings: 3-Pin - Script Logo - Fluted + Cutouts - 170mm x 52/48/44t Triple

This scarce 1950's and 1960's crank was made by Magistroni (Curtis Odom told me this).  They are pretty unique, featuring double flutes on the arms, cutouts on the spider arms, and a scrolly Bianchi logo in place of the more common print type. ...

Early Campagnolo Record Front Derailleur: 1958-1962! #1052/1 - Chrome Bronze Steel Arm - No Slot Cable Stop (EXC+)

Very tough to source late 1950's to very early 1960's Campy front mech. Perfect for your L'Eroica ride, or your period correct Italian road bike restoration.   It is positively identified as 1958 to 1962 via the chrome steel plated bronze...

1950's Sturmey Archer AW 3-Speed Hub: 36H x 19t - Long Axle (Near Mint)

Rare and clean vintage 1950's AW 3 speed hub for your heavyweight/cruiser, Schwinn Stingray, or 1970's BMX rig.  Dated 57, and complete with indicator chain, axle spacers, nuts.    Condition Near mint cosmetic condition. Bearings...

Open C Campagnolo " No Record" Strada High Flange Front Hub & QR Skewer: 36H - 1960's (Near Mint+)

This is a 1950's stamped first generation Record hubset! According to the history literature, these were produced from 1960 to 1963. The skewer is the original "open-C" flat blade skewers, and the hub shell has only the Campy "World" logo.  The word...

Stronglight Competition V1 Headset: 1950's 1960's - Steel - Two Pin Nut - Toothed & Knurled - "V Type" Bearings - Marque Depose - French & Keyed (EXC+)

This is a show bike restoration grade top level French headset from the 1950's into the mid 1960's.  It's identified as the first gen model via the two pin top nut (well, technically 4 but they call it 2) whereas later Competition models had...

Philippe Grand Sport / Milremo HIGH Polish 1950's French Quill Stem: 22mm - 100mm x 25mm Clamp - Faux Lugged - Red Inlay - Alloy (Near Mint+++)

This is truly something special.  It's a 1950's high end quill with faux lugs and painted milled insets that's been made even more luxurious by polishing to a near mirror finish.  The faux lug creates a fine spearpoint on the top. ...

NOS 1965-1966 Campagnolo Record Rear Derailleur Steel-plated Bronze 1st Gen - 10t Pulleys (RARE & SPOTLESS)

This beauty is a COMPLETELY mint new old stock never installed 1965 to 1966 Record 1020 rear derailleur.  It belongs on a show bike, display case, or in a museum.   Model History Campagnolo released it's first modern parallelogram...

1957 Campagnolo Record Front Derailleur: 1st Year! 1052/1 - Flat Head Pivots - No Slot Cable Stop Chrome Bronze Steel Arm (NEAR MINT++)

If you know what you're looking at, you understand this holy grail level price! This is a damn near immaculate show bike quality example of the very first version of the 1st gen of Record (later Nuovo Record) from 1957.  It is a true piece of...

HIGH Polish 1950's 1960's French "Lugged" Quill Stem: Belleri / Guid Competition? 22mm Insertion - 70mm x 25mm - Alloy (Near Mint)

This gorgeous shiny stem is a bit of a mystery.  Its quill decal was used on Belleri (BF) stems, and the same faux lug shape was used on a Guid stem (which was made by Belleri).  Neither brand seems to have a match for this stem.  The...

T.A. Ref 173 Professional Adapter: 3-Pin Pro 3 Attaches to 6-Bolt 152mm Criterium Rings

This rare adapteur bolts on to a 3 bolt TA "Pro 3 Attaches" crank arm (or other 116mm 3 bolt crank) and allows for use of TA's 6 bolt "criterium" chainrings (Ref 204 & 206).  Condition Excellent used condition.  Could use a polish if it's...

Stronglight P3 Headset: Steel - Toothed, Knurled, & Unmarked - 26.8mm Race Chrome (EXC)

This curious and cool headset appears to be a Stronglight P3 from somewhere between the 1950's and early 1980's.  It is absent of any markings, whereas the P3 usually has a lot of branding.  The knurled upper race mating to a toothed lockring...

NOS 3-Pin Chainring Guard: 48t - Vintage 1940's 1950's

Chainring guard for your old steel 3 bolt chainset! Condition New old stock, some microscratching from shop wear Details BCD / PCD: Adjacent holes measure 83mm, PCD should be about 95mm to 96mm 48t max chainring size Steel

NOS Triple 3-Pin Steel Chainring Set: 116mm Continental - 52t / 47t / 40t - Dome Bolts - - 5 Bolt Outer Ring

Vintage 1940's or 1950's steel chainwheel set.  The inner two rings are 3 bolt, 116mm continental size.  The outer ring is a 5 bolt that attaches to separate bolt holes on the middle ring.  The outer ring is attached with really nice...