Downtube Shifters

NIB/NOS Bendix Stick : 3 Speed - Archie Comics - 1960's Muscle Bike Stingray

This curiosity of 1960's era bicycle history was every kid's aspiration! While they could only dream of owning the latest Chevy Camaro or Dodge Charger, they could have a muscle bike like the Schwinn Stingray Krate or a Raleigh Rampar with a "four on the...

GRAN-COMPE ENE Ciclo Downtube Shifters: Retrofriction 5-10 Speed (NEW)

DIA-COMPE designed these premium downtube shifters to look like the vintage Campagnolo/Suntour shifters we all love but with a smoother shifting action and refined lever blade shape.  This set has the nicer coated champagne colored hardware...

1950's Sturmey Archer 3-Speed Trigger Shifter: #GC3A - Chrome Plated Bronze (EXC)

Fairly early 3sp trigger shifter from SA, dating to the mid 1950's. This shifter was constructed of bronze and plated with chrome. This one has earned a lovely patina over it's 85 or so years on earth, and much of the bronze is on display. The cool thing...

Campagnolo C-Record Syncro II Downtube Shifters: 6s Indexed/Friction (MINT)

C-Record Syncro 2 rear shifter, with friction front shifter.  These come with a yellow insert, which indexes 6 speed rear derailleurs. The rear shifter can switch to pure friction mode by pulling the knurled knob outward and twisting...

Zeus Downtube Shifter Lever Covers: Deep Teal / Turquoise (Near Mint+, Pair)

Rare shifter blade covers from Zeus, circa 1970's to 1980's. Condition These are either just barely used or new old stock with a touch of shop wear. Details Pair

NOS Zeus Downtube Shifter Lever Blade: Left/Front Side - Polished (Sold Individually)

Shiny and pretty shift levers from various Zeus groups including Criterium & Gran Sort. Great for making art and jewelry, display cases, and refreshing the shift lever you scraped up. Condition New old stock, mint Details Left / front side...

NIB/NOS Suntour Lepree Aero Symmetric Shifters: Clamp - Aero Top Mount!

This is the ONLY top mount shifter I'm aware of that works as a clamp on! A short lived innovation from SunTour, the Symmetric shifters mounted to a single braze-on boss similar to a water bottle mount, located on the top tube of some Japanese...

NIB/NOS Suntour LD-2300 Cyclone MK-II Symmetric Shifters: Endless Band Clamp Aero Top Mount!

This is the ONLY top mount shifter I'm aware of that works as a clamp on! A short lived innovation from SunTour, the Symmetric shifters mounted to a single braze-on boss similar to a water bottle mount, located on the top tube of some Japanese...

Campagnolo Gran Turismo Downtube Shifter: RARE! #1013/1b - Red Disc & Flange (MINT)

This is one of the most rare Campagnolo components of the classic era, circa very early 1970's! It's very seldomly seen in person or even in photos. Like it's MUCH more common sister in the Gran Turismo rear derailleur, it's a vast departure from...

NIB/NOS Campagnolo C-Record Syncro II Downtube Shifters: 8 Speed

C-Record Syncro 2 rear shifter, with friction front shifter.  These come with a silver/grey insert, which indexes 8 speed drivetrains.  Includes original shift cables, manual, blue shifter retainer pieces. Condition True new old stock in...

NIB/NOS Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record Porta-Catena Shifter & Chain Holder Set: #1013/6 - Two Hole

This is a rare 1970's and early 1980's shifter and chain holder from the Campagnolo Nuovo Record Porta-catena 1013/6 downtube shifter system.  It's largely a standard friction shifter, but the lever has a flip lever which shifts the derailleur onto...

Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport Downtube Shifters: #1014/1A - Clamp W/ Knurled Cone Nuts - 1974-1983 (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

In my opinion, these are the prettiest of all the vintage Campy shifters due to the gorgeous milled & domed end caps.  These were produced from 1974-1983. Lever blades are the same blades used on NR/SR.  Oddly enough, Campy didn't give the...

NIB/NOS Campagnolo Athena Syncro II Downtube Shifters: 7 Speed Indexed / Friction Front

Fresh set of Campy Athena Syncro 2 indexed DT shifters, complete with original cables. Condition True untouched new old stock in retail packaging, pristine. Details Rear: 7 speed Front: friction

Campagnolo #1014 Nuovo/Super Record Downtube Shifters: Clamp On - Black Cable Stops - Flat Plates/Screws (Mint, NOS Take Off?)

Super clean clamp version of the NR/SR DT shifters of the 60's, 70's, and 80's.  These have the flat cover plates (part #603) and flat head screws, which were used up until the late 1970's. Condition These look like they could be new old stock...

Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport Downtube Shifters: #1014/1 - 1974-1983 - Twin Downtube Clamp - Knurled Nuts (Near Mint)

In my opinion, these are the prettiest of all the vintage Campy shifters due to the gorgeous milled & domed end caps.  These were produced from 1974-1983. Lever blades are the same blades used on NR/SR.  Oddly enough, Campy didn't give the...

Campagnolo #1014 Nuovo/Super Record Downtube Shifters: Clamp On - Black Cable Stops - Flat Plate s (Near Mint)

Super clean clamp version of the NR/SR DT shifters of the 60's, 70's, and 80's.  These have the flat cover plates (part #603) and flat head screws, which were used up until the late 1970's. Condition Near mint with low miles. Very slight wear,...

NIB/NOS Campagnolo #1014 Nuovo/Super Record Downtube Shifters: Clamp On - No Cable Stops

Super clean clamp version of the NR/SR DT shifters of the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Condition New old stock, never installed.  No cable marks in slots, clamp band appears to have never been bent around a tube.  The levers move very smoothly and...

NOS Simplex JUY 59 Rear Derailleur & Shifter: Riveted Badge - Plunger Push Rod Design - 1959 & 1960 - RARE

The JUY 59 was introduced in 1959 as an updated replacement for the JUY 51.  The overall profile is relatively similar, and the 59 has some significant upgrades.  First it did away with the complicated and not that effective chain tensioning...

Huret Alvit Shift Lever Blade + REG 341 Covers Lot: 16ct - Long & Short

Lot of 16 Huret Alvit shifter lever blades from the 1970's and 1980's! Most of these are left levers, and there's one long right lever and two short right levers.  Great for art projects! Condition Some appear NOS, some used. Details 16...