French Bike Parts

NOS/NIB Cateye Cello Bar Tape: Dark Blue - Smooth - End Plugs (Sold in Pairs)

This is Cateye's version of the cello tape that was prevalent on high end road bikes in the 1970s to mid 1980's. It is very similar to the famous Benotto tape, even the same tone of blue. These have nicer bar plugs than the rubber caps on the Benotto...

Quill Stem Bar Clamp Bolt + Nut: Drilled/Hollow! Chrome - 7.95mm x 33mm (MINT, NOS?) Vintage 1940's 1950's 1960's

Gorgeous handlebar pinch bolt and nut for quill stems! Unknown make, but its really a step above most stock stem bolts aside from something like a Chater Lea. Its fully chromed and has a lightening hole drilled all the way through its center. The taper...

Quill Stem Bar Clamp Bolt + Nut: Drilled/Hollow! Chrome - 7.85mm x 38mm - Vintage 1940's 1950's 1960's

Gorgeous handlebar pinch bolt and nut for quill stems! Unknown make, but its really a step above most stock stem bolts aside from something like a Chater Lea. Its fully chromed and has a lightening hole drilled all the way through its center. The taper...

Upgrade Quill Stem Bar Clamp Bolt + Nut: Drilled/Hollow! Chrome - 7.85mm x 38.5mm - Vintage 1940's 1950's 1960's

Gorgeous handlebar pinch bolt and nut for quill stems! Unknown make, but its really a step above most stock stem bolts aside from something like a Chater Lea. Its fully chromed and has a lightening hole drilled all the way through its center. The taper...

Zeus 2000 6 Speed Alloy Freewheel: 14-24t - French Thread (Near Mint+)

Rare French threaded aluminum Zeus 2000 freewheel!  This is a great alternative to the Regina Extra for your Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record gruppo, French randonneur, or for any Zeus bike.   Condition Near mint or better with very few miles...

Ideale 90 TITANE Special Competition Saddle: Titanium Rails + Copper Rivets (Near Mint - Not Dry/cracking!)

This beauty may be the penultimate leather saddle of the classic era! Its the direct continuance of the idea behind the legendary French Constructeur era Ideale saddles flat duralumin alloy rails—take a popular performance saddle and put...

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...

NIB/NOS CLB Nouve Aute Duralinox Autolubrifiees Brake Cables & Housing Set: 85g - Clear Rubber over Alloy Casing - Braided Cables - Front/Rear

High spec upgrade brake housing and cable set from France, circa 1980's. The whole setup weighs 85 grams! With the translucent covering, you can see the wound aluminum coil of the brake housing!  Condition New old stock in sealed retail...

Velo Orange Hammered Fenders: 700c x 45mm - Silver (NEW)

These fenders feature a classic hammered pattern and are available in high polished silver and smooth Noir. They're 45mm wide, designed for 700c and 27" wheels, and work with tires up to 35mm wide. We include a hardware kit to work...

NIB/NOS Tacx Toothless Jockey Wheels: Sealed Bearings - White - EARLY

Tacx is known for their rear derailleur pulleys today, but these toothless sealed bearing from the 1970's or 1980's are truly elusive! They were perhaps marketed as aftermarket upgrades for derailleurs such as the Campagnolo Gran Sport, Simplex Simplex...

VAR #13 Adjustable Pin Spanner for BB's & Headset: Brass Wingnut (Near Mint)

Nice adjustable pin spanner for bottom bracket adjustable cups/lockrings, headsets, dust caps, etc. It has pin holes for inward facing as well, to remove the 1940's / 1950's Bianchi and early Cinelli two pin headsets. The alternative is the uber rare and...

Huret Jubilee Group: Front & Rear Derailleurs + Cable Guides (Near Mint+)

Super clean examples of the legendary Huret Jubilee derailleurs and cable guides! Front derailleur is the four hole version was second gen, issued in 1977 and ran through the early/mid 1980's. The first gen was 1972-1976 and had a 5th hole at the far...

Sachs Huret DuoPar Titanio Rear Derailleur: Touring (budget)

This is the ultra rare titanium version top shelf companion to the more common (and later) steel Duopar Eco.  Both cage plates, as well as the parallelogram plates are ti The DuoPar derailleur is has the widest gear ratio ability of ANY road bike...

Stronglight Delta 1" Threaded Headset: FRENCH - Aero - Silver (Near Mint++)

This ultralight roller bearing headset was released in 1984 and according to one source discontinued in 1996. It is ultralight at 86 grams. Condition Near mint or better. There's slight tool wear on tool wrench flats, but very close to mint otherwise...

Motobecane Headset: 1" FRENCH - Toothed Washer - 1970's (Near Mint+

This Motobecane engraved headset came stock on mid to high level racing bikes in the 1970's and 1980's. It is chrome with black top nut and spacer. Condition Near mint or better very lightly used shape. The chrome bits are very clean with hardly a mark...

NIB/NOS T.A. Criterium REF #38 Cleats: Modele J. Anquetil - Nail On - Silver

These are for the old leather cycling shoes, and nail directly to the sole.  Great for display cases as well! Condition New in sealed factory packaging, with nails  

Velo Orange City Touring Brake Levers: 22.2mm (NEW)

These levers from VO are a modern version of brake levers such as the Mafac Ville VDA and CLB town bike brake levers. They fit 22.2mm handlebars, which is what most "flat" type bars are unless they're specifically designed for drop bar brake levers...

ENE Gran Compe DC-204QC Road Brake Levers: Non-Aero (NEW)

Tough to find brake levers with quick access ports at the top of the levers to make changing brake cables easier. Condition New in package Details Non-aero  Brown hoods Ferrules

Mavic Helium SUP Tubular Wheelset: Red! 26/28H - Shimano 8/9/10s - Vintage 1990's

The iconic Mavic Helium came out in 1995 or 1996, and was the company's first success into the pre-built wheel systems which mated a specific hub to a specific rim! They released the Cosmic a couple years earlier, which failed to catch on. There are some...

Mavic ZAP ZMS 800 Rear Derailleur: 1st Electronic RD! (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

Extremely rare piece of cycling history! The Mavic ZAP group was the world's first commercial electronic drivetrain introduced in 1993, 16 years before Shimano Di2! This would make a wonderful gift for the bike tech history nerd in your life, and are...

NIB/NOS Mavic ZAP Controller Set: Shifter Buttons / Wiring Harness (RARE! 1st Electronic Drivetrain Circa 1990's)

Extremely rare piece of cycling history! The Mavic ZAP group was the world's first commercial electronic drivetrain, 16 years before Shimano Di2! They make a wonderful gift for the bike tech history nerd in your life, and are killer in bike displays...

NOS Mavic Mektronic Front Derailleur: Braze On w/28.6mm Clamp (EXTREMELY RARE)

The front mech (along with the headset & Ritchey-esque crank) from the Mektronic gruppo is so rare some on the internet doubt it ever existed outside team issue / prototype. These drivetrains were VERY expensive so when the groupset was sold and...

NIB/NOS Mavic 6702 Bearing Press: Vintage 1980's 1990's (RARE)

Super hard to find bearing press from the rare Mavic tool kit. Condition New old stock in sealed retail package

Specialties T.A. P4690so Orthopedic Pedal! RIGHT - French (RARE)

Uber rare "orthopaedic" Specialties TA pedal, for accessibility with difficulties like different leg lengths. The only difference here is the cage being taller to reach that shorter leg. Otherwise it is identical to a P4690 pistal pedal. This is perhaps...

NIB/NOS Specialties T.A. P4690 Pista Pedals: 9/16" BSA - Modern - Hard Anodized

This is the 1990's and 2000's modernized version of the classic Specialties TA P4690 track pedals. They are VERY similar to the vintage 1970's and 1980's verson.  The only real differences are the modern ones no longer came with a decal on the dust...

Specialties T.A. 4690 Route / Strada Pedals: 9/16" BSA - Modern (Cracked Body At Cap)

*Note the right pedal body is cracked from the dust cap being over tightened. The right pedal is considered for parts or display only. I do not recommend riding the right pedal. Bike Recyclery & it's owner assume zero liability for damages or injury...

Vintage Barrel Adjuster O-Rings: Green - Campagnolo / Suntour / Dura Ace (Sold in Pairs)

Did your Campy brake's barrel adjuster o-rings dry rot into oblivion?  These are your solution! These are a forest green, or perhaps more accurately British Racing Green. Condition Brand new.   Details Color: Green Compatibility includes (but...

Vintage Barrel Adjuster O-Rings: Red - Campagnolo / Suntour / Dura Ace (Sold in Pairs)

Did your Campy brake's barrel adjuster o-rings dry rot into oblivion?  These are your solution! These red ones are a VERY close match for Suntour Superbe Pro. Condition Brand new.   Details Color: Red Compatibility includes (but not limited...

Pre-War / 1950's Chrome Seat Binder Collar: 29mm - Center Line - 1930's 1940's 1950's 1960's (

Lovely earlier seatpost binder clamp.  Origins/make are unknown, but it came from a collection of 1930's to 1960's parts (primarily English and French but some Italian)   Condition Excellent or better lightly used shape. This looks a lot...

Belleri BF Track / Pista Drop Handlebars: 42cm x 25.0mm - 1960's 1970's - Alloy (Near Mint)

Rare track bars from Belleri (also spelled Belri) of St. Etienne, France circa 1960's and 1970's.  Oddly these have a slightly angular "dog leg" bend from the stem clamp reminiscent of the more pronounced angles of 1990's pista bars, while most from...

Waxwing Rackless Handlebar Bag: Medium - Analog Fifth Season Colors! (Near Mint)

This bag was custom ordered by a rider who also ordered a Fifth Season Key Pa saddle bag (we have it for sale!) and wanted a handlebar bag to match! The Rackless facilitates the convenience of a front bag without the need for a dedicated rack. This new...

Gilles Berthoud GB-587 Rear Rack Top Bag: Large 9L - Grey Canvas & Leather (Near Mint+ Barely Used)

Berthoud's large sized rear top rack bag.  Attaches on the rear rack with two leather toe clip straps (not included). Cover closed by zipper under flap.Holder on the rear for a tailligh. tMade with very strong water resistant cotton canvas...

Huret Jubilee Front Derailleur: 5-Hole - 28.6mm Clamp (EXC)

One of the lightest vintage front derailleurs out there, matched with some very angular lines that give it an almost industrial steampunk aesthetic.  Super smooth shifting! The four hole version was second gen, issued in 1977 and ran through the...

VAR 225 Bottom Bracket Fixed Cup Tightening C-Spanner Wrench (225/4)

This is part of a setup to tighten your BB's fixed cup. It works in tandem with a set of jaws to grip the cup and an adapter end piece (neither included) Condition Excellent used shape Details  Made in France

VAR 84/2 Cable Cutters: Black (Near Mint, Sharp!)

High quality cable and housing cutters from VAR. These came in this black finish as the 84/2 and silver as 84/1.  These are super sharp and cut VERY well. Condition Near mint used shape, light patina  Details  Made in France

VAR 30/2 Fixed Cup Bottom Bracket Remover Jaw For Maillard + French

Stronglight version 30/3 bottom bracket fixed cup jaw adapter for the VAR 30 (and current version VAR BP-03000) & Hozan C-358 fixed cup tools. Note this tool is unmarked but identical to the VAR Condition Smaller side is near mint, larger side...

1" / 25.4mm Pilot Guide Fork Die Set: 40mm O.D.

One inch fork stock die pilot guide, unknown make Condition Excellent used shape Includes 1" / 25.4mm Outside diameter: 40mm

VAR Pilot Guide Set For 40/B Fork Die: 1" + 1 1/8" + 1 1/4"

Set of steer tube pilot guides for the VAR 40/D fork stock die. Condition Excellent used shape Includes 1" / 25.4mm 1 1/8" 1 1/4"

VAR 33/A Tension Nut For Fork Die & Crown Race Cutter: 1" / 25.4mm

This tension nut works for the #963 and 33 crown race cutters as well as the 40/B fork die mill. It will work with most any other brand's fork mill or die as well. Condition Near mint lightly used shape. Super smooth threads. Includes Model: #33 /...

NIB/NOS VAR 97698 TiCN Fork Die: 1 1/8" x 26 tpi - Steerer Threading & Chasing

This is a more modern version of the VAR die, using titanium carbo-nitride (TiCN) coating for enhanced cutting and staying sharp longer. They're the next best thing to the pricey Park Tool 607. Condition New old stock in case. Shows no signs of...

HKC Hozan Fork Die: FRENCH M25 x 1.00 - Steerer Threading & Chasing (EXC)

Super hard to find French die for fork steerers! Invaluable tool for threading and chasing steerers!  Condition Excellent used shape.  Die appears sharp (untested, sharpness not guaranteed) Details M25x1.0", French Diameter: 55mm (match...

Var 373 Crank Arm Straightener: RARE Bending Tool!

Rare yet simple tool for fixing bent cranks, both cottered and cotterless. Condition Great used condition.  

Mavic 860 Front Derailleur: 28.6mm Clamp - Black (Low Miles)

The mid 1980's Mavic 860/862 derailleurs are the stuff of legend.  They work amazingly well, look great, and stand out from the crowd.  Highly sought after and fairly rare. Condition This one has very low miles and largely in wonderful shape,...

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

Sachs New Success Front Derailleur: 28.6mm Clamp (EXC)

High quality front derailleur, with a nice chrome finish and blue decals. This came out with an 8 speed group, but it will work well with 6, 7, 8, and 9 speed drivetrains. Condition Excellent used shape.  Slight decal wear, pinpoint beginnings of...

NOS Lejeune Service Courses Toe Straps: Dark Red Leather - 1960's 1970's

Extremely rare fresh set of original Lejeune toe straps! These will elevate your classic Lejeune to the next level of completeness. Buckles say C.T.S.I. Made in France. Condition New old stock, never installed. Very close to mint. No fading or leather...

TA Pro 5 Vis Cyclotouriste Crankset: Capped Pedal Holes Early Version - 170mm x 54/44T Double - French (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

Very clean early version that features the closed pedal holes, with the little "cap" with a hole in it over the back sides.  The very earliest versions had different flutes and little engraved logos near the dust caps, and these were after those...

Ideale 2003 Randonneur Deluxe Suede Leather Saddle: 1980's - Black - PEAU + MOUSSE

The 2003 is one of Ideale's later saddles, in the 1980's. It is often called a randonneuse saddle.  On it's side logo is PEAU + MOUSSE which translates directly from French to Skin + Foam, referring to the leather cover with foam padding...