French Bike Parts

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...

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...

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...

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    

NOS Simplex #1146 Wing Nut For Double Shifters: Steel Plated Bronze - 1940's 1950's

Wingnut screw for 1930's, 1940's, and 1950's braze on shifters. These were found most often on the higher end models such as JUY and Tour De France, lower end models often had simple flat head screws. Condition New old stock Details Part number...

Simplex #843 Wing Nut Screw For Single Shifters: Steel Plated Bronze - 1940's 1950's

Wingnut screw for 1930's, 1940's, and 1950's braze on shifters. These were found most often on the higher end models such as JUY and Tour De France, lower end models often had simple flat head screws. Condition Excellent lightly used shape. Some chrome...

Simplex Route Leger Monobloc Bell Crank Rear Derailleur + Shifter: 3V - 3/32" - 1930's 1940's French (EXC)

This derailleur was fairly similar to the Le Cyclo & Cyclo standard rear derailleurs, consisting largely of a cage with two pulleys, a bell crank, and a chainstay clamp. According to Velobase this version is called "Monobloc" which I could guess...

NOS Le Lewis Rear Derailleur: Alloy - Chainstay Clamp - Two Large Pulleys - 1930's-1940's - Shifter - French - RARE

The Lewis rear derailleur was made in France circa 1934 into the late 1940's. The derailleur is primarily aluminum construction, particularly curious if it was available during the war! It's a pretty unique design, and most similar to the legendary Cyclo...

Large French Bicycle Mudflap: Black Rubber w/ Metal Stars - Antique 1940's / 1950's?

Super rad and huge mud flap from France! My best guess on this is somewhere between 1930 and 1960. It is rubber (though one side has a leather feel) and has neat metal stars riveted to it. The bracket says "Mecano Brevet" (Mechanic Patent) and the...

NIB/NOS 1950's Toothed & Knurled Headset: 1" Italian 26.4mm - Magistroni / Agrati / Stronglight?

1940's, 1950's headset with knurled top cup and toothed adjustment. The headset appears closest to a Magistroni or Agratii, though came to me in a French box ("Jeu De Direction Legere Marque Deposee"). Condition New in retail box. Some shop wear but...

NOS Lyotard Pedal Dust Caps: Screw On - Chrome (Sold In Pairs)

These dust caps were the most prevalent version of caps for Lyotard pedals from sometime in the 1950's (or early 1960's?) all the way through the 1980's.  They were found on most models save the low end models that used a press on caps.  They...

NIB/NOS JPR 1" Threaded Headset: ITA Threads - Dural Ultralight 68g - JP Routens Designed / BF Belleri Built(?) - Black - RARE

From the workshop of Jo Routens / Jean Paul Routens, an exceedingly rare and extra light all-aluminum French headset from the 1970's into early 1980's! It was the prime headset choice of constructeurs for high dollar low gram headsets in this era. It was...

Stronglight 49 Cyclotourist Crankset: 170mm - French - 1950's 1960's Early Model - Alloy Dust Caps

The model 49 / 49D crank was introduced in 1949 and ran until the 80's with only minor changes.  This very clean example is an early model from the late 1950's or 1960's. It's identified as such via the lack of any words on the back of the crank...

NOS REG ATOX 313 Bidon Water Bottle: 1960's-1980's - Classic Blue - Knurled Grips - L'Eroica

Classic Italian water bottle from the 1960's, 1970's, and early 1980's.  These were very popular with racers and randonneur's alike. Condition New old stock.  Just a tiny bit of shop wear.  Plastic is in great shape and not dry...

NOS REG ATOX 313 Bidon Water Bottle: 1960's-1980's - Yellow - Knurled Grips - L'Eroica

Classic Italian water bottle from the 1960's, 1970's, and early 1980's.  These were very popular with racers and randonneur's alike. Condition New old stock.  Just a tiny bit of shop wear.  Plastic is in great shape and not dry...

NOS Mafac Rear Cable Hanger w/ Guide Pulley Wheel for Mixtie: Binder Bolt w/ Stop Pin (RARE)

This odd contraption is a seatpost bolt mounted cable stop that features a roller wheel to redirect the direction the cable travels.  It is made for mixtie frames where the cable is coming from the bottom making it's way up to the seatstay mounted...

NOS Wolber Super Champion Aspin Tubular Rim: SINGLE - 36H x 28" - Hard Ano Grey - Black Logo - Vintage 1980's 1990's

Very popular rim from made from very early 1980's to sometime in the 1990's.  These had a claimed weight of about 350g and were solid all around road racing wheels. Lightweight, but sturdy enough to build well and take a beating. This version is the...

NIB/NOS Wolber Super Champion Aspin Tubular Rims: PAIR - 36H x 28" - Hard Ano Grey - Black Logo - Vintage 1980's 1990's

Very popular rim from made from very early 1980's to sometime in the 1990's.  These had a claimed weight of about 350g and were solid all around road racing wheels. Lightweight, but sturdy enough to build well and take a beating. This version is the...

NOS Specialties TA P209 Criterium 6-Bolt Track Chainring: 1/8" - 51t - Single Ring

This Criterium pista ring is 1/8", identified via the stamped "3" which refers to 3mm thickness. This is a 6 bolt chainring for use on Pro 5 Vis adapters. These are original 1960's, 1970's, and early 1980's first production rings for the T.A. Pro 5...

NOS Specialties TA P205 Cyclotouriste Pro Vis 5 Track Chainring: 1/8" - 47t x 50.4mm - Single Ring

This cyclotouriste pista ring is 1/8", identified via the stamped "3" which refers to 3mm thickness. These are original 1960's, 1970's, and early 1980's first production rings for the T.A. Pro 5 Vis crankset.  They have a 50.4mm BCD, and also...

NOS Huret Nervar 999 Spoke Protector: Chrome Steel - 7.5" - Cutout Holes / Slots - Shimano 3.3.3.

This cool steel dork disc was made by Huret in the 1970's and 1980's.  They seem to have made it for various brands—this one has the Nervar logo and the Shimano 333 disc seems to be the exact same. It's fairly large and will cover a 34t large...

NOS Mafac Competition / 2000 / Tiger Straddle Cables: Ball End - 115mm - Original (Pair)

Hard to source original double ball end straddle cables for the earlier Mafac Competition, GT, and Tiger centerpull brakes. ~115mm end to end Condition New old stock Details Sold in pairs

NOS Carlton Roadstar Fender Mount Tyre Savers Flint Catchers: 1940's 1950's - Rare! (Near Mint)

Obscure and cool fender mounted flint scrapers! They have a twisty wire and double springs to keep it securely mounted into two holes in the fender.  Richard Bryne's Speedplay Museum has a set of these with tags saying "Carlton Tyresaver", and PB...

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...

French Wing Nuts Bulk LOT: 34pc - 8mm & 9.5mm - Huret Luxe / Sova / Torino / Etc

Big lot of 34 mostly French bicycle wingnuts!  Most are Huret luxe, Sova, and Torino but there are a few unmarked ones. Mix of front and rear. Mixed conditions. I'm not going to provide any other info on these, it's a bargain priced lot to grab...

Traité Wing Nuts: F/R Set 8mm & 9.5mm - Alloy - French - 1950's (EXC)

Well made front and rear set of forged wing nuts out of France. Amazing set for French restorations from the 1940's and 1950's! Condition Excellent to near mint lightly used shape, with a really neat looking patina. Worthy of show...

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

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 CH. Pelissier Flint Catchers: 1960's 1970's French - Rare! Alloy

Ultralight minimalistic flint catchers made from thin alloy. Quite rare! These little gadgets hang from your brake bolts and gently "scrape" your tires clean from road grime and stray glass.  They had many names—tire scrapers, tire savers,...

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...

NIB/NOS T.A. Modele Turino REF #40 Leather Cleats: Anquetil - Nail On

The Specialties TA Modele Turino cleats are the leather version, and the lightest TA made. 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,...

Cinelli Mod #1 Road Quill Stem: FRENCH 22.0mm - 70mm x 25.4mm - 1950's 1960's (Rechromed Mint)

Gloriously rechromed 1950's or 1960's Cinelli #1 stem for French bikes with 22mm steerers! It's shorter than most at 7cm.  It has the engraved oval Cinelli Milano logo. The entire body of the stem along with the bar clamp bolt & nut have fresh...

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...

1950's or Pre-War Road/Track Drop Handlebar: Chrome - British? 43cm (Near Mint!)

Gorgeous roomy drop bars with a unique subtle downward slope to the tops!  It's a very slight slope, that goes back up right before it curves into the ramps.  Unsure of make (please reach out if you can help ID these!). There is a patent number...