French Bike Parts

Cinelli 1R OLD LOGO Quill Stem: FRENCH 22.0mm x120mm x 26.4mm - Ti Bolt - 1970's Early Version

Rare early version of Cinelli's top of the line quill, made even more scarce by being 22.0mm quill for French bikes.  French Cinelli stems are super easy to identify via a dimple above the top of the expander cone relief slots. It's also marked on...

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  

1920's Schrader Balloon Tire Gauge: Antique Bicycle & Automobile Historical Memorabilia

The Schrader valve (aka automotive valve) was invented in 1891 and patented in 1893 by August Schrader, and it became the predominant pneumatic tire valve for both bicycles and cars for nearly a century. This pressure gauge would have been found in the...

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...

A. Duprat Maxiplume Crank Arm: Driveside - 50.4mm - 170mm - Cottered - French 1930's 1940's 1950's - Chrome

Extremely rare orphaned drive side crank arm from Andre Duprat, circa pre-war and into the 1950's. Duprat is perhaps most known for their nickel plated hollow steel cranks that were nearly as light as alloy cranks of the era and vastly stronger...

40's / 50's Atom 3 Speed Freewheel: 16-22t - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm - Black/Silver (Near Mint)

Early 3 speed freewheel from Atom, with recessed removal notches below the adjusting ring. Great for your randonneuse and technical trials bikes! Likely pre-war, maybe late 1940's or early 1950's. Condition Near mint lightly used shape. The finish is...

40's / 50's Atom 3 Speed Freewheel: 16-22t - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm - Black/Gold (Near Mint)

Early 3 speed freewheel from Atom, with recessed removal notches below the adjusting ring. Great for your randonneuse and technical trials bikes! Likely pre-war, maybe late 1940's or early 1950's. Condition Near mint lightly used shape. The finish is...

J. Moyne 3 Speed Freewheel: 16-20t - 1930's/1940's - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm (EXC+ Perfect Bearings)

Rare and high end freewheel out of St. Etienne, possibly pre-war though these were made into the 50's. This one is a bit earlier than the other two I listed—it has recessed notches around the adjusting ring, "J.Moyne" on front adjusting ring and no...

J. Moyne 3 Speed Freewheel: 14-22t - 1930's/1940's/1950's - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm

Rare and high end freewheel out of St. Etienne, possibly pre-war though these were made into the 50's. These freewheels and the elusive company are little more than legend in the bicycle world, as few have heard of them and little actual details about...

1940's Cyclo 4 Speed Freewheel: 16-22t - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm (Perfect Bearings)

Pre-war or maybe late 40's into very early 1950's 3 speed French threaded freewheel from Cyclo. Pretty hard to find. This uses the earlier style notch remover with the notches flush with the adjusting ring  Great for your road racing or randonneur...

Atom 4 Speed Freewheel: 14-20t - Splined Remover - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm - Black/Gold

French Atom freewheel in 4 speed format, but with a splined remover. Condition Near mint lightly used shape. The finish is just barely wearing off the teeth suggesting quite low miles. Buttery smooth bearings. Show bike worthy Details  French...

Atom 4 Speed Freewheel: 14-22t - Splined Remover - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm - Black/Gold

French Atom freewheel in 4 speed format, but with a splined remover. Condition Great used shape. Smooth bearings, minimal finish wear on teeth except the large cog. Could be cleaned up better to look pretty nice Details  French Threaded 34.7...

Atom 4 Speed Freewheel: 17-24t - 1950's? - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm - Black/Gold

French Atom freewheel from sometime in the 1950's, maybe even Pre-war Condition Buttery smooth bearings, but pretty heavy wear. I would be cautious trying to use this, but it could be good for parts. Details  French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm 4...

Atom 4 Speed Freewheel: 16-22t - 1950's? - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm - Black/Gold

French Atom freewheel from sometime in the 1950's, maybe even Pre-war Condition Near mint lightly used shape. Buttery smooth bearings, minimal wear/dirt Details  French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm 4 speed 16-22t *Used freewheels are sold...

J. Moyne 4 Speed Freewheel: 16-23t - 1930's/1940's/1950's - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm

Rare and high end freewheel out of St. Etienne, possibly pre-war though these were made into the 50's. These freewheels and the elusive company are little more than legend in the bicycle world, as few have heard of them and little actual details about...

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...

Cyclo 64 4 Speed Freewheel: 14-20t - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm

French threaded freewheel from the French Cyclo, circa late 1950's to 1960's. I believe the 64 to be a date code, but this exact freewheel model was shown in a 1959 catalog with numbers after Cyclo of 54 and 56.  Great for your road racing or...

Atom 5 Speed Freewheel: 14-21t - 1950s / 1960's - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm - Black/Gold

French Atom freewheel from sometime in the 1950's through the 1960's Condition Great used shape. Buttery smooth bearings.  Details  French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm 5 speed 14-21t *Used freewheels are sold AS-IS with no returns due to...

Atom 5 Speed Freewheel: 14-22t - 1950s / 1960's - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm - Black/Gold

French Atom freewheel from sometime in the 1950's through the 1960's Condition Average used shape. Bearings are a bit tight and could use an adjustment/grease Details  French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm 5 speed 14-22t *Used freewheels are...

Cyclo Competition 5 Speed Freewheel: 14-21t - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm - Black/Gold

French threaded freewheel from the French Cyclo, circa 1970's. This was the stock freewheel on many years of the Peugeot PX-10 & PY-10, and a great choice for other French road racing bicycles. other road racing bike! Attractive gold bevel on...

NOS Cyclo 5 Speed Freewheel: 13-19t - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm (1970's?)

French threaded freewheel from the French Cyclo, circa 1970's. Great for your Peugeot PX-10 or other road racing bike! Condition New old stock, no signs of mounting. Slight shop wear/dirt Details  French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm 5...

Cyclo 72 5 Speed Freewheel: 15-23t - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm (Barely Used)

French threaded freewheel from the French Cyclo, circa 1970's. Great for your road racing or randonneur bike! Condition Near mint barely used shape. Spins buttery smooth, just the beginnings of finish wear on teeth. Very clean, show bike...

Cyclo 72 5 Speed Freewheel: 14-24t - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm

French threaded freewheel from the French Cyclo, circa 1970's. Great for your road racing or randonneur bike! Condition Average used shape. Spins pretty smooth, but a bit loose and could use adjustment. Cogs are dirty  Details  French...

Cyclo 72 5 Speed Freewheel: 14-25t - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm

French threaded freewheel from the French Cyclo, circa 1970's. Great for your road racing or randonneur bike! Condition Great used shape. Spins buttery smooth.  Details  French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm 5 speed 14-25t *Used freewheels...

Cyclo 5 Speed Freewheel: 16-26t - 1950's/1960's - French Threaded 34.7 mm x 1 mm

French threaded freewheel from the French Cyclo, circa 1950's into 1960's. This one has the script logo, and was previously installed on a MAXI-CAR hub. Great for your early randonneur bike! Condition Great to excellent used shape. Spins buttery smooth...

Mavic 610 FIXE Floating Bottom Bracket: 116mm - ISO (EXC)

The legendary Mavic BB is a unique piece.  It's cups do not have threads, and is often called a "floating bottom bracket".   It is ideal for a frame which has damaged bottom bracket threads.  This requires special tools for installation...

VAR #13 Adjustable Pin Spanner for BB's & Headset: Brass Wingnut (EXC Straight Pins)

Nice adjustable pin spanner for bottom bracket adjustable cups/lockrings, headsets, dust caps, etc.  And it has the pins and original brass wingnut! Condition Excellent lightly used shape.  Both pins are straight, wingnut spins freely and...

VAR #02 3rd Hand Tool: Clamps Brake Caliper For Pad/Cable Adjustments (Near Mint+)

This may be the best third hand tool ever made!  It is an extra, or I would never sell it.  The arm's fork end and it's opposing side fit very well around most brake pads or caliper arms.  The action is super intuitive.  You hold it...

Gilles Berthoud GB2586 Handlebar Bag: Rain Cover (History & Patina)

This bag has a story to tell and the patina to back it up. This was Tony Pereira of Breadwinner Cycles personal bag which he toured extensively with. It comes with the buttons Tony put on it, including Ninkasi Brewing and Randonneurs USA...

Look PP396 Delta Clipless Pedals: F-ARC - White/Black (EXC)

Mid level early 2000's or late 1990's pedals. They feature an adjustable spring tension which allows for very easy entry/exit, adjustable float, and a wide platform for stability. They use the readily available and inexpensive Look Delta 3 bolt cleats...

NOS Specialties TA 2-Pin Crank Dust Caps: Chrome - 22.81mm - Zephyr & Modern Production Pro 5 Vis

I believe these are modern production TA dust caps that came on the Zephyr crank and current production Pro 5 Vis. Measuring the outside diameter over the threads comes to 22.81mm. They're also shallower than most dust caps. If anyone can confirm my...

NOS Specialties TA Crank Dust Caps: Chrome - Vintage Pro 5 Vis Cyclotouriste (Sold in Pairs)

Original chrome dust covers from TA Pro 5 Vis Cyclotourist and other vintage cranks. Condition New old stock. Barely a hint of shop wear Details Pair Steel

Freewheel Body Lot of 4: Regina CX / CX-S + Suntour Pro Comp + Maillard 700 Compact - English Threads

Lot of four freewheel bodies from the 1970's and 1980's. Condition Excellent used shape. All spin very well. No removal tool wear Details Regina CX Regina CX/S Suntour Pro Compe Threads: English/BSA

Maillard Course Freewheel Body Lot of 4: English - 3 Alloy, 1 Steel

Lot of four freewheel bodies from the Maillard Course line. The black and gold one bottom right is all steel, the other three are mostly alloy (and likely from the Super Course / Professional versions?). These freewheels were all modular, so all you need...

NOS Vitus 979 / 992 Seatstay Cap Ear / Slug: For Right or Left (Sold Individually)

OEM replacement seatstay caps for the legendary Vitus 979 and 992 bonded frames from the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's! These were sometimes called ears, sometimes slugs.  They work for both right and left sides. if you need a pair, order two of these...

NOS Vitus 979 / 992 Seatstay Brake Bridge: "B"

OEM replacement seatstay bridge for the legendary Vitus 979 and 992 bonded frames from the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's! Condition New old stock, slight shop wear Details Stamped: B

NOS Vitus 979 Non-Driveside Dropout: 58cm / 60cm

OEM replacement dropout for the legendary Vitus 979 bonded frames from the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's! These likely fit other Vitus / Alan models as well as bikes marketed by other brands using Vitus frame parts. They had different dropouts for specific...

NOS Vitus 979 Non-Driveside Dropout: 55cm / 57cm

OEM replacement dropout for the legendary Vitus 979 bonded frames from the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's! These likely fit other Vitus / Alan models as well as bikes marketed by other brands using Vitus frame parts. They had different dropouts for specific...

NOS Vitus 979 Non-Driveside Dropout: 52cm / 54cm

OEM replacement dropout for the legendary Vitus 979 bonded frames from the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's! These likely fit other Vitus / Alan models as well as bikes marketed by other brands using Vitus frame parts. They had different dropouts for specific...

Campagnolo Nuovo Record High Flange REAR Hub: FRENCH - 32H x 130mm - Flat Blade QR (Barely Used Near Mint+)

Bit of an odd duck of a NR hub, French freewheel threads with 130mm spacing. Perhaps you have a modern or spread frame you're building into a randonneur? Or you have a 120mm / 126mm to swap in? Comes with a flat blade pre-CPSC quick release skewer. High...

Antique French Leather Pannier Set: 1940's 1950's Vintage - Randonneur/Touring - Dark Brown Leather

These gorgeous panniers came from a collector who specialized in French and English classic road bikes and randonneuse bikes circa 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, and 1960's.  His best guess was these are French, post war sometime.  They are made...

NOS Campagnolo Gran Sport 3-Bolt Chainring Guard: 52t x 116mm - City / Cyclocross - RARE

Ultra rare Campy chainring guard for 116mm BCD 3-pin Gran Sport cranks! These are great both for cyclocross and for townie bikes to keep your skirt/pants out of the chain. The 3 bolt G.S. first appeared in the 1971 Catalog #16 supplement, and last...

Fluted Alloy Seatpost / Seat Pin: 26.4mm - 99g (Near Mint)

Lovely fluted seat pin that weighs sub 100 grams! This one measures 26.33mm with a digital caliper, making it a great candidate for those 1970's French frames that 26.2mm is a bit too small and a true 26.4mm is a bit tight. Condition Near mint lightly...

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...

Atax Guidon Philippe Professional Drop Handlebars: 40cm x 25.4mm - French 1970's - Flared (Near Mint)

This high end racing handlebar was found on many French road bikes in the 1970's. It was stock on Peugeot PX-10 and oddly some U-08 models, Gitane, and others. It's a very open big drop with a slight bit of flare to the ends, making for a very comfy bar...

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)...