Early MTB (Pre-1996)

Hi-E Front Hub & QR Skewer: Low Flange - 24H Bladed - Silver - Engraved Logo (Near Mint Perfect Bearings)

Rare quick release skewer with a low flange hub that has keyhole spoke holes for fully bladed spokes. Hi-E hubs were produced out of Tennessee from about 1972 into the early 1990's.  They were an engineering marvel at their time, featuring...

Soma 26" Rigid MTB Canti / V-Brake Fork: Curved - 1 1/8" x 440mm (NEW)

Killer rigid fork for 26 inch wheels! They are great for retro mountain bikes, touring bikes, all-road plus bikes, etc. These are often replacements of choice for Surly frames. Condition New in box Details 1 1/8" threadless steerer Axle to crown:...

Ritchey Logic Saddle: White Leather - Vintage 1990's (EXC)

Early 1990's Ritchey Logic saddle to complete your Ritchey P-Series, Ultra, etc. Fairly similar profile to the Selle Italia Turbo. Condition Dirty but excellent condition! No scuffs/scrapes, some dye wear. Details White Date code: 1990's

San Marco Concor Light KA Karbonio Saddle: Carbon Rails - Vintage 1990's (EXC)

The Karbonio line came out of a collaboration between San Marco and Keith Bontrager in the early 1990's, culminating in the exotic Bontrager K-651 mtb saddle. This is essentially a Concor Light with beefy oversized 7x9mm carbon rails. Quite rare...

1990's Paul Love Levers: 1st Gen "P" - Long Pull V-Brake - Hollow Pivot (EXC+)

These are first generation Paul Love brake levers for canti brakes, circa mid to late 1990's.  These were first introduced in 1994, and the first two years like these had hollow pivots.   They are quite a bit different than the current...

Suntour XC 9000 PL-XC10 Pedals: XC Pro Predecessor - Black (EXC)

These are among my favorite retro mtb pedals! The cage is shapely and curvy with massive teeth. The tail loops are elongated and scoop angled, as if these are a blending of XC II bear trap pedals and XC Pro XP00.  The outer bearing is a sealed...

NIB/NOS Mavic 501 Hubset & QR Skewers: 28H x 130mm (Or 1276mm by removing spacers)

These are late 1980's to early 1990's hubs, which are a very slight refinement of the earlier 1980's 500 / 550RD hubs. They're also very similar to the 530 mtb hubs except those have a stiffer axle. They have a 130mm rear spacing, which smartly...

Ringle H2O Anodized Water Bottle Cage SET: 1990's - Silver - Original L Brackets (MINT Barely Used)

Nearly untouched examples of one of the cooler water bottle cages to come out of the 90's anodizing craze.  Fairly rare as well.  The cage is die cut from a single piece of aluminum, and super light at 48 grams each.  Condition Mint barely...

Hadley Disc Front Hub: 32H - 6 Bolt - Vintage 1990's - Black Ano (Near Mint)

U.S. boutique company Hadley made GT's hubs for a while in the mid 90's and early 2000's.  They were regarded as some of the best hubs you could buy, up there with Chris King and Hope.  This one has a wonderful anodized finish and amazingly...

DT Swiss Hugi Disc Front Hub: 32H - 6 Bolt - Vintage 1990's - Silver Ano (Low Miles Near Mint)

Early DT Swiss disc hub from the mid to late 1990's, from the early days where disc hubs were still a novelty. There's a "DISC" decal on the hub shell! Condition Near mint with low miles. Zero spoke hole wear, some light cosmetic wear though its nicer...

Avid Tri-Dangle Turquoise Straddle Cable Carrier: 1990's Ano (Near Mint)

Original 1990's Tri-Dangle, from the Avid Tri Align brakes in rare turquoise blue! Condition Note 3 of the 4 straddle cable pinch bolts. Cosmetically near mint barely used shape, only a few pinpoint marks. No fading.  Details Pair Turquoise For...

Ringle Mojo Peace Sign Cantilever Brake Cable Carrier: Silver Ano - Vintage 1990's (Near Mint)

Shiny silver cable yoke from the 1990's into early 2000's. Condition Near mint very lightly used shape. Very minimal wear.  Nicer in person than in photos, suitable for a show bike. Details One carrier Silver anodizing

Manitou One Suspension Fork (M1): 1 1/8" Threaded - FRESH REBUILD (Near Mint)

Very clean example of an early Manitou fork, the first released after Answer bought Manitou.  It is largely the same as the Doug Bradbury Manitou fork of 1991, but adds offset fork ends as well as Answer logos. It was rebuilt by the previous owner...

NOS(?) Specialized Crossroads II MTB Tires: 26 x 1.95" - Tan Wall - Vintage 1980s 1990s

Clean set of 2nd gen Crossroads tires from the later 1980's and early 1990's. Wonderful choice of rideable tires for any early mountain bike!  Condition These appear new old stock, though one may have had a few test rides as some of the molding...

NOS BBG BashGuard: 40t x 104mm - Black Anodized - Vintage 1990's

Vintage bash guard from the 1990's and early 2000's! BBG is Badaracco Bash Guards, started in Portland Oregon by Michael Badaracco. This would be great for your retro mtb restoration or current rider! Condition New old stock, no package Details 40t x...

NIB/NOS Scott Mathauser Brake Pad Inserts: Size "S" for Finned Superbrake Holder - Cantilever - Salmon (two pair)

Set of four brake shoes, in size "S" to fit Mathauser finned Superbrake pad holders.   Condition New old stock in original packages.   Details Two pairs (4 pads, enough for two wheels) Salmon 

Avid Single Digit Ultimate Black Ops Brake Levers: Vintage 1990's (NEAR MINT++)

Super clean pair of Avid's top of the line SD-Ultimate levers circa late 1990's to early 2000's.  Lots of CNC work and anodizing, with emphasis on low weight and cool looks.    Condition Near mint or better very lightly used shape. These...

NIB/NOS Girvin Flexstem Suspension Quill Stem: 1 1/8" x 130mm x 25.4mm - NO ELASTOMER - Black

* Note that this is missing it's elastomer. New old stock original ones are available here, and freshly reproduced ones Soft & Medium HERE + Firm, HERE* The Girvin Flexstem was an early suspension design for mountain bikes, around the late...

NIB/NOS Girvin Flexstem Suspension Quill Stem: 1 1/8" x 150mm x 25.4mm - Metallic Grey (Firm Elastomer, Blue)

The Girvin Flexstem was an early suspension design for mountain bikes, around the late 80's/early 90's.  These were used on bikes without front suspension, and provided about half an inch of "travel".  They were quickly displaced when...

NOS Specialized Direct Drive Headset: 1" Threaded - Needle / Roller Bearing - 38mm Stack - JIS - Black Ano - 1990's

The rare Specialized Direct Drive headset was Big S's top level headset in the early to mid 1990's, and was found on many iterations of the Stumpjumper and Stumpjumper Ultimate.  It features a roller bearing lower cup to eliminate headset shimmy...

NOS Sakae SR Granny Inner Chainring: 24t x 74mm - No Pins/Ramps - Black Ano - 1980's 1990's - Suntour XC Pro

Fresh granny ring for your 110/74mm retro mtb or touring crank. These were made from the mid 1980's to mid 1990's. Sugino made most of Suntour's cranks and chainrings, and this is very similar to one generation of Suntour XC Pro chainrings just with SR...

NOS Ritchey ProLite Handlebar: EA70 - Black Ano - 580mm x 25.4mm - 140g - 9D(?)

Untouched Ritchey Pro-Lite flat bars from the 1990's!  These were triple butted from Easton EA70 alloy, and weighed a scant 140g.  They were largely the same as the race only ProLite WCS found on the P-21 and fillet brazed frames, just from...

Sunlite Velo Classic Mountain Bike Grips: Black - Oury Moto Style - Waffle

Slip-on MTB grips in the style of old school moto grips from the 1980's. Condition New Details Black

Regina CX/CX-S Freewheel: 6 Speed - 13-31t Wide Range MTB / Touring (MINT <100 Miles)

Rare extreme wide range version of the CX/CX-S, suitable for early mountain bikes, touring, or for a hill climbing still appropriate freewheel for your Italian L'Eroica bicycle. This was likely custom built, as it's unusual to see a 31t cog version and...

Sachs New Success Triple Front Derailleur: 31.6mm Clamp - Black (EXC+)

High quality MTB and touring front derailleur.  Condition Excellent or better lightly used shape. Slight wear to the black finish, light wear elsewhere. Details 31.6mm clamp Bottom pull for triple crank

Shimano Deore XT RD-M735 Rear Derailleur: GS Short Cage (EXC)

Mid/late 1980's XT derailleur, in short cage format with upgraded Bullseye sealed bearing pulleys.  Came with the 6 speed Deore XT drivetrain, but works great with 5, 6, 7, and 8 speed drivetrains. In short cage format for XC racers, roadies,...

NIB/NOS Shimano XTR M900 BB-UN71 Square Taper Bottom Bracket: 107mm x 68mm

High end XTR bb-m900 gruppo bottom bracket. 107mm was the stock length for the XTR FC-M900 to get a 47.5mm chainline Condition New in retail box, pristine.  Details 107x68mm English threads JIS square taper

YETI Step Down Ferrules For ARC, ARC-AS, FRO, ULTIMATE (Sold Individually)

Original step down brake cable housing ferrules for Yeti Pro Fro, ARC, ARC-AS, and Ultimate from the 1990's. Condition Average used shape with cosmetic wear. Details Sold individually

NIB/NOS Avocet 20 Cyclometer: Black - Mount & Transmitter Ring - Vintage 1980s 1st Gen!

The Avocet Model 20 was Avocet's first cyclometer released in 1985, and perhaps the first ever production digital cyclometer!. It was simple, reliable, attractive, and accurate.  .  This one's fresh, and includes the manuals, mount/wiring and...

SRAM Grip Shift SRT 800X-11 X-Ray Twist Shifters: Turquoise ODI Yeti Grips - 3x8 (Near Mint+ No Cracks!)

Rare top shelf SRT-800 XRAY Gripshifters for 1990's retro mtb builds! This is a barely used set, complete with original manual and sealed packet of Grip Shift SRT Series Grease.  These have ODI Yeti grip covers in turquoise. Condition Near mint or...

Ringle H2O Anodized Water Bottle Cage: 1990's - Black w/ Blue Decal - No L Bracket (Near Mint, Round)

Super clean example of one of the cooler water bottle cages to come out of the 90's anodizing craze.  Fairly rare as well.  The cage is die cut from a single piece of aluminum, and is super light at 48 grams.  This one has a large decal...

Ionic Billy / B2 Bomber 1x Crank Arms: CNC Machined Rarity! 172.5mm x 130mm - Black & Gold - 1990's/2000's (Near Mint++ LOW MILES)

Absurdly rare road/track/singlespeed anodized & CNC machined crankset from Ionic circa late 1990's or very early 2000's. Ionic was a very small framebuilder in Boise, Idaho most famous for their Ionic Johnny Rotten hardtail mtb and the mountain bike...

Moots Titanium Quill Stem: 1 1/8" x 140mm x 25.4mm - RARE Vintage 1990's (EXC+)

Super rare quill stem from Moots, circa early 1990's or very late 1980's. Moots threadless stems are everywhere, but their quill ti stems are rarely seen. You even see their steel Mountaineer stems more often! Perfect for your Moots YBB, Rigor Mortis,...

Sachs QR Seat Binder + 30.8mm Collar - Vintage 1980's - Black/Chrome (Near Mint)

Nice early MTB seatpost clamp and Sachs QR binder Condition Near mint lightly used shape. Collar is close to perfect. O-ring on nut is cracked, but otherwise QR is in lovely shape Details Black & chrome Diameter: 30.8mm

Regina Oro 5 Speed Freewheel: 14-31t Wide Range MTB/Touring - Gold (Near Mint)

Great freewheel for your classic touring bicycle, early mountain bike or klunker, or your race bike that needs some more hill climbing gears!  The 14-31 wide range gearing is tough to find in the Oro.  The word "Oro" simply means "gold"...

Machine Tech Zero Flex QL Right/Rear Brake Lever: Vintage 1990's Cantilever - Silver

These rad levers were made in the USA from ~1996 to 1997 (via MOMBAT Timeline).  They released with the Machine Tech Zero Flex Cantilever brakes, and were reviewed as some of the best performing mtb brake levers of the era.  They are much...

NOS Two-Pin Dust Caps: Deeper Than Most - Chrome Plated Plastic

2-pin dust caps that look very similar to XT FC-M730 caps, but are a lot deeper front to back. Unsure who made these or why they're so deep. Condition New old stock! Slightest hints of shop wear microscratching Details Pair

Grafton SpeedTraps Cleat Wear Tabs: Front & Rear Set (EXC)

Set of replacement wear tabs for your Grafton cleats! Comes with two front tabs and two rear tabs. Condition Excellent used shape. Some scratching but not much noticeable wear.  

Grafton SpeedTraps CLEATS! Missing Cleat Bolts/Washers (EXC)

Incomplete set of Grafton cleats. These have the wing protectors, cleat screws, and main cleats/wear tabs. Condition Excellent used shape  

Ballistic Titanium Seatpost: 28.6mm x 150mm - For Display or Parts Only

Rare early 2000's titanium post that's tragically been cut too short to 150mm. Great for parts or display! Condition Cut to 150mm and should not be ridden unless you can have 4 inches of post inserted into your frame. Excellent cosmetic...

Ritchey Logic Cantilever Brake Pads: Threaded Post - Black All-Weather (Pair, NEW)

One of the most iconic canti pads from the 1990! Condition New old stock in package Details Black all conditions One pair (for one brake)

Ritchey Logic Cantilever Brake Pads: Threaded Post - Red Extreme Conditions (Pair, NEW)

One of the most iconic canti pads from the 1990! Condition New old stock in package Details Red extreme conditions One pair (for one brake)

Salsa P10 DIRT DROP High Rise Quill Stem: 1" x 70mm x 26.0mm - 53 Degree - Black - Retro MTB (Near Mint)

The P7 (along with the 100mm P10) high rise stem is the iconic model that brought Jacquie Phelan and Charlie Cunningham's dirt drop craze (via the L.P. stem made famous on Jaquie's bike "Otto") to the mainstream.  Ross Shafer was the innovator, and...

NOS Hi-E Asymmetrical Hi-Lo Rear Hub & QR Skewer: 32H x 130mm - Silver

Hi-E hubs were produced out of Tennessee from about 1972 into the early 1990's.  The rear high-low version is a rare one, Campagnolo & Phil Wood made similar hubs with high flange on one side and low flange on the opposite.  They were...

NOS Specialized Flag Bottom Bracket Spindle: 124.5mm x 73mm - Triple - Square Taper - 1980's - 1990's

This BB spindle is a mid 1980's version to work with the Specialized Flag crank among others. Works with most cup and cone bottom bracket cups. Condition New old stock, no box. Some shop wear Details 124.5mm x 73mm JIS square taper Markings: K-8

NIB/NOS Specialized Bottom Bracket Spindle: 122.5mm x 73mm - MTB Triple - Square Taper - 1980's - 1990's - Bolts

This BB spindle is a late 1980's to early 1990's version. It is a 122.5mm length, for many triple mountain bike cranks such as Shimano XT M730/M735/M739 / Deore / LX / DX, Specialized Pro, etc. Works with most cup and cone bottom bracket cups...

Chris King 1" NoThreadset Stem Top Cap: Silver - One Inch (New)

Top cap for your vintage or modern one inch Chris King NoThreadset threadless headset in silver. Condition New, no package. Slightest shop wear, though they're way cleaner than they look in the pics. In the hand these look brand...

NOS Specialized Front Skewer: 1990's - Chrome Steel - O-Ring Nut

These front quick release skewers are from the very late 1980's to mid 1990's. They're the second version of Specialized QR—The first was heavily influenced by Campagnolo Nuovo Record with knurled lips, pebbled lever blade, and a D-ring...