British Bike Parts

VAR Fork Steerer Tube Threading / Chasing Die: 1" x 24 English Die

Invaluable tool for threading and chasing 1" steerers!  With this you can buy a fork with a steer tube that's too long for your frame, cut it down, and re-thread!   Condition Near mint used shape.  Die appears sharp (untested,...

Brooks B17 Champion Sprinter Saddle: Titanium - Limited Edition - Antique Brown - 380g (Near Mint)

The B17 Champion Sprinter was introduced in 1925 and has been in production for over 30 years. Built for mile and half mile events, the Sprinter was the choice of track riders through the 1950’s and early 1960’s. This new edition is limited...

A to B Magazine LOT: 1997's Issue #2 to #50 - UK Alternative Transport Rag - Folding Bikes - Brompton - Ebikes - Electric Cars - Bike Trailers...

Early lot of the British A to B Alternative Transport Magazine! This is the second issue ever circa 1997, all the way through the 50th issue circa 2005 (though issues 36 and 47 are missing, we added in issue #53). There's a lot of Brompton content in...

Vintage Cycling Racing Magazine Lot of 18: Mostly French/Italian - 1970s 1980's - International Cycle Sport - Bici Sport - Velo Press - Velosport - Cyclismo Italiano...

Random lot of largely French cycling magazines with an outlier from Canada Condition Near mint mostly

The Boneshaker + Veteran Cycle Club News & Views Newsletter LOT of 27 - Major Taylor / Raleigh Chopper / Banes Flying Gate / Raleigh Ace / Carlton

Small collection of mostly 2020 to 2023 British vintage bicycle newsletters Condition Near mint

Vintage British Cycling Journal LOT: Pre-War 1930s / 1950s / 1960s - The Cyclist/Bicycle - Cycling & Mopeds

Small collection of vintage and antique bicycling magazines from England. The oldest is The Cyclist from 1938!  Condition Very good to great shape with some wear.

NIB/NOS Rhode Gear Handlebar Hide Leather Bar Wrap Tape: Dark Brown - Sew On - 1980's/1990's Vintage

Rare lace on leather handlebar wrap from the 1980's and 1990's! This is in the vein of the legendary Almrac wrap found on high end vintage Italian race bikes and the modern Walnut Studio. The leather is pre-punched, so all you have to do is lace it up...

Antique Seatpost Binder Bolt/Nut + Cable Hanger Stop: Steel

Very old cable hanger and binder bolt set, unknown origins.  Condition Average used shape with finish wear and light rust  

Bicycle Trouser Cuff Band: Italian Circa 1940's / 1950's - Steel

Rare mid century cuff to keep your pants out of your chain while riding. It appears in the 1950 Emille Bozzi cycling catalog (see images), and was likely made in the 1940's to 1950's. They became flimsy aluminum sometime in the 70's and shortly after...

NOS Bicycle Trouser Cuff Band: Italian Circa 1940's / 1950's - Steel

Rare mid century cuff to keep your pants out of your chain while riding. It appears in the 1950 Emille Bozzi cycling catalog (see images), and was likely made in the 1940's to 1950's. They became flimsy aluminum sometime in the 70's and shortly after...

Antique Bicycle Chainstay Bumper Protector Set: Pre War? Clamp On - Rubber & Steel

These rare pieces of bicycle history clamp towards the top of each chainstay and protect them when the bike is leaned against a wall or even laid down in a crash. They resemble a taillight from a 1950's or earlier automobile. I suspect these were used...

Heart Cutout British Lamp Bracket Mount: Chrome

Beautiful lamp bracket with a heart cutout, though the manufacture is unknown. This is an antique lamp mounting bracket, for lanterns that mount on a bicycle's fork.  These were common on British bikes from the 1930's, 40's, and 50's as well as some...

NOS British Lamp Bracket Mount: Satin-like Chrome

Beautifully finished lamp bracket, though the manufacture is unknown. The chrome is a "softer" appearance than your typical bright chrome. This is an antique lamp mounting bracket, for lanterns that mount on a bicycle's fork.  These were common on...

Constrictor Conloy Lamp Bracket Mount: Alloy - 1930's 1940's 1950's

This gorgeous lamp mount featuring their snake logo is among the most sought after lamp mount to come out of the British cycling scene. This is an antique lamp mounting bracket, for lanterns that mount on a bicycle's fork.  These were common on...

Reynolds Aluminum Lamp Bracket Mount: Chrome - 1930's 1940's 1950's

Very rare and lightweight alloy lamp bracket from Reynolds. This is an antique lamp mounting bracket, for lanterns that mount on a bicycle's fork.  These were common on British bikes from the 1930's, 40's, and 50's as well as some French Randonneur...

Chater Lea Lamp Bracket Mount: Chrome - 1930's 1940's 1950's (Near Mint)

Very rare and sought after lamp bracket from Chater Lea. This is an antique lamp mounting bracket, for lanterns that mount on a bicycle's fork.  These were common on British bikes from the 1930's, 40's, and 50's as well as some French Randonneur...

Cyclo Gear Company Type B 4 Speed Freewheel: 15-23t - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm

French threaded freewheel from the English Cyclo Gear Company (later known as Cyclo Benelux), circa 1950's to 1960's.  Great for your road racing or randonneur bike! Condition Average used shape, smooth bearings Details  French Threaded...

57cm Rotrax Vel D'Hiv Path Racer / Track Frameset: 1950's - Ornate Lugs - British Top Level (Exquisitely Restored)

This is one of the most opulent frames I've had in my shop these last 15 years! The Vel D'Hiv model was intended as a dual purpose path racing and track use, and some of them came drilled for brakes for road/path use like this one. It was one of their...

GB367 Pannier Set w/ Klickfix Fixtures + Rain Covers: Medium 33L- Black/Natural (Near Mint)

These are Berthoud's medium panniers which are actually quite large at 33 liters for the pair. They use the Klickfix mechanism to secure them to your rack. Includes two yellow Berthoud pannier rain covers (not yet in photos) From the...

NOS Milremo Gran Sport Luxe Seatpost: 26.6mm - Fluted - Polished & Black - 2 Bolt - French Made

Rare and gorgeous seatpost that was distributed by Ron Kitching's British company Milremo, but was made in France (Perhaps by JPR or Spidel?). This is a two bolt model that kind of blurs the Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record one bolt and two bolt styles. The...

Hand Built Track Quill Stem: 115mm x 25.4mm x 65D - Fillet Brazed - Faux Lug - Steel - Unfinished (Needs Slot in Clamp To Ride)

This gorgeous track/pista stem was likely made by a small framebuilder and never quite finished.  All it needs to be ready to ride is cutting a slot in the bolt area of the clamp so it can tighten (should be done by a framebuilder or metal worker)...

1940's-1970's Hub Axle Nuts & Locknuts LOT: Raleigh - Carlton - Misc French & Italian - 24 pcs

24 piece lot of track nuts, locknuts, etc. Two red Raleigh's, one Carlton, a bunch of random ones. Condition Varied used condition. See photos Details 24 nuts    

1950's-1970's Hub LOT: Pelissier Alpin 3000 High Flange - JCF Liberia - Star Fling - Raleigh

Lot of two hubsets and three solo hubs, from Italy, Britain, and France The Alpin 3000 hubs were introduced by Pelissier in the late 1970's as a high end sealed bearing model, which is curiously a 3-piece design from years gone by at that point. They're...

NOS(?) Bottom Bracket Grease Fitting Nipples: Pre-War & 1950's - B.L.L. / Tecalemit? (Sold Individually)

Grease fittings for BB shells on antique bicycle frames Condition These appear new old stock Details Sold individually

1930's 1940's 1950's Shifter Parts LOT: Simplex JUY / Standard - Le Cyclo - Benelux - French / English - Randonneur Racing

Big lot deal on shift lever parts from England and France circa 1920's, 1930's, 1940's, 1950's. Highlights include two caps/covers for Simplex JUY 59 & Tour De France shifters & derailleurs, several Simplex Standard shifter covers, lots of...

Huret Touriste Léger Rear Derailleur: 1940's - Alloy Plates (EXC)

This rare rear derailleur out of France circa wartime to post-war 1943 to 1950.  It was designed around the materials Huret could source during the war, thus the piano wire. The pulley cage slides along a rod that is held in place by two thick...

Cyclo Standard Rear Derailleur + Shifter + Cables: 1940's 1950's - C Hanger - English (Near Mint)

Introduced in 1932 as the British version of the French "Le Cyclo". The two of them basically ruled all the lands as of the cyclotourisme realm until the 1940's. It is a loop cable / Twin-Cable type, and is "neutral normal" meaning there is no spring...

ShockStop Handlebar End Plugs: 1940s 1950's British - Black (Near Mint, RARE)

Super rare rubber plugs from Shock Stop of England, circa 1940's and 1950's. The company was better known for their Shockstops Honking Rubbers from the same era. Condition Near mint used shape. Supple and not deteriorating. Some cracking in...

Handlebar End Plugs Lot: 1940s 1950's French / British - GEM - GB 30mm - Milremo - OGK - 6 Pc

Random lot of bar end plugs, mostly from the 1940's and 1950's. Condition Mixed condition. The GB is near mint though missing the "sleeve" portion. GEM is clean with a couple edge scuffs, OKG is near mint, one Milremo clean two dirty Details (1)...

GB Handlebar End Plugs: 1940s 1950's French - G. Blassieaux - 25mm - White (Near Mint, NOS?)

The French "GB" as in G. Blassieaux of Paris. No relation to Gerry Burgess or Gilles Berthoud. These lovely expander type bar end plugs were sold aftermarket. They were one of the most popular plugs for randonneur bikes in the 1940's and 1950's...

Constrictor Combined Handlebar End Plugs: 1950's - Patch Kit & Weed Stash - RARE!!!

This rare part turns the inside of your bars into a place to stash your shit so the cops can't find it! Or just a patch kit and some cash! The Constrictor labeled plugs seal the compartment up.  They show up in the 1955 Constrictor catalog and a...

Constrictor Conloy Wing Nuts: 5/16" - Alloy - 1950's British - RARE (Pair, Near Mint)

Super rare Constrictor #2 wingnuts from the 1950's.  This was from their flagship Conloy hubs, and according to their catalog are designed to be unbreakable.  Unique gullwing design resembling the doors of a Delorean made out of solid...

Constrictor No. 2 Wing Nuts: 3/8" - Steel - 1950's British (Pair)

Super rare Constrictor #2 wingnuts from the 1950's.  This is their steel butterfly style wingnut, with tasteful cutouts. Condition These are a bit rough.  Most of the chrome plating has worn off, but luckily there's zero rust.  One has...

Tall Wing Nuts For Derailleur Protection: 3/8" - Heavy Duty - Chrome - Cutouts (Pair, Near Mint)

These wingnuts stand out from the dropouts to protect the rear derailleur. Gripfast is the most thought of maker of these taller wing nuts, but these are a little cooler. No logos with a nice cutout on the wings.  These are much heavier than most...

Ultralight Alloy Wing Nuts: 5/16" - 28g (Pair, Near Mint)

Very light aluminum wingnuts in the standard small butterfly shape. Unknown origins  Condition Near mint lightly used shape, minor patina Details 5/16" x 26tpi Pair Duralumin

NOS Ultralight Phillips Club(?) Wing Nuts: 3/8" - Nickel Plated? - 1940's 1950's - British (Pair)

These British wingnuts are among the nicest I've seen, and certainly the lightest steel ones.  They have a shiny finish, but its darker and smoother than chrome. Nickel maybe? Condition New old stock, very minimal patina Details 3/8" x...

B.B.L. Wing Nuts: 5/16" - Steel - 1940's 1950's - British - Chrome - Wrench Flats (Pair, EXC)

Nice steel wing nuts with flats to use with a spanner wrench, circa 1940's and into the 1950's.  Condition Excellent lightly used shape, a bit of pitting and chrome wear Details 5/16" x 26tpi Pair Steel 

B.B.L. / Gripfast Wing Nuts: 5/16" - Steel - 1940's 1950's - British (Pair, Near Mint)

Nice steel wing nuts with flats to use with a spanner wrench, circa 1940's and into the 1950's.  I'm not sure if this is BBL or Grip Fast, as its wings are Grip Fast style and the wrench flats are a BBL thing. Condition Near mint lightly used...

Cyclo Wing Nuts: 3/8" - Polished Alloy - 1940's 1950's - British (Pair, Near Mint)

Gorgeous and rare alloy wing nuts from the British branch of Cyclo (I think), circa 1940's and into the 1950's.  This is a medium polished version.  Condition Near mint lightly used shape, light patina Details 3/8" x 26tpi Pair Polished...

Reynolds Wing Nuts: 3/8" - Raw Alloy - 1940's 1950's - British (Pair, Near Mint)

Gorgeous and rare alloy wing nuts from the same brand who produced Reynolds 531 out of England, circa 1940's and into the 1950's.  This is a raw aluminum version.  Condition Near mint with a nice and light patina.  Lightly...

Reynolds Wing Nuts: 3/8" - Polished Alloy - 1940's 1950's - British (Pair)

Gorgeous and rare alloy wing nuts from the same brand who produced Reynolds 531 out of England, circa 1940's and into the 1950's.  This is a polished version.  Condition Parts of these wing nuts are brilliantly shiny and free of wear, and...

Favorit / Eska Wing Nuts: 3/8" - Alloy - 1950s 1960's Czech (Mint)

Gorgeous and rare alloy wing nuts out of Czechoslovakia.  It seems this design without any markings is Favorit's own part and others say Eska with a patent number. Pretty unique shape, almost like bomber plane wings. There's a thicker "ridge"...

NOS Velox Bottle Generator Cap

These little rubber caps go over the head of a generator bottle generator to help quiet down noise and smooth the action. Long out of production and hard to find. Condition New old stock, some of that tackiness that comes with age  

NOS Alloy Seatpost Binder / Stem Clamp Bolt: Hex - Tabbed - M8 x 32mm - 1950's 1960's 1970's Vintage

Nicely made aluminum seatpost binder bolt, likely from the 1950's to 1970's. Ultralight at 7g for the bolt and nut.  If you know who made this please contact me. Condition New old stock, very close to pristine Details Alloy M8 x...

NOS Chater Lea Chainring Bolts: Chrome - For 3-Pin w/ One on Arm - 1930's 1940's

Fresh Chater Lea chainwheel bolts for the 3 arm crank with two bolts to the arms and a third to the back of the crank arm.  Thus, two bolts are short and one longer one for the crank arm attachment.  These are jewelry for your bike, finely made...

NIB/NOS GB Cable Lubricator / Oiler / Cable Tidy: Vintage 1940's 1950's - 4 Brass Ferrules

This nifty little device serves two purposes: a cable tidy and a cable oiler.  You run it inline of your cable housings. Includes four brass ferrules.  Neat addition for your vintage British classic lightweight bicycle. Condition New old...

Brooks Saddle Badge: 1940s 1950's - Brass - Sans Serif - Rivets (Near Mint)

Rare earlier Brooks rear badge, from the pre-war era into the 1950's. Maybe your early B-17, B-66, B-15, Sprint, etc is missing its badge or has a beat up one? Great piece for your display case too! Condition Near mint with very little wear. There is...

Hetchins Head Badge: Unpainted Alloy - 1940s 1950s 1960s 2nd Version (Near Mint)

This gorgeous original headbadge was the second version of Hetchin's badges, the first being a brass one. This one is made from Mazak alloy, and was used from the early 1940's all the way through the 60's.  They had various levels of enamel, some...