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1990's Yeti Cycles Clothing & Accessories Catalog + Owner's Manual (MINT)

Love Yeti's early Durango history, or have an old Yeti ARC or Pro Fro that needs display items to go with it?  Condition Mint, these have been well stored in a bike shop

Mantis Quill Chrome Stem: 1" x 130mm x 25.4mm - Tig/Fillet Brazed - RARE Vintage 1980's (EXC+)

Silly rare Mantis steel stem, handmade by Richard Cunningham in the 80's! This dropped originally with the composite XCR and then Valkyrie as an "update" to the Mantis triangular 3 bolt stem found on the original XCR, Sherpa, and maybe a well-equipped...

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,...

NOS Charlie Cunningham WTB Speedmaster Roller Cam Brake: Grease Guard

Extremely RARE original Charlie Cunningham / Wilderness Trail Bikes Rollercam brake from the late 1980's! This is is the WTB-branded one, Charlie's original self-branded one was very much the same but had lightening holes along the arm fronts. The cam...

NIB/NOS ICS Campagnolo Super Record Ti 1052/SR Front Derailleur: Chain Guide - Braze On - RARE!

This is an exceptionally rare 1985 Campy Super Record front derailleur that has been modified/improved by ICS (Ital Cicli Systems) to include a chain guide to prevent the chain from dropping off the inside of either big or small chainring.  This...

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...

NOS Campagnolo Gran Sport Rear Derailleur: Steel Plated Bronze - 1950's - #1012/4 (Near Mint)

Nice example of the early Gran Sport rear mech. This is a 1950's version, identified via the barrel adjuster (ended sometime in the 50's) and toothless ball-bearing jockey wheels stock from those years (later 1960's and 1970's had plastic toothed...

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...

Campagnolo Cambio Corsa Shifters + QR Skewer + Dropouts: 1940's 1950's -

The near mythical Cambio Corsa was Campagnolo's first ever derailleur/shifter gruppo from the 1940's to mid 1950's. The derailleur was made famous by Gino Bartalli and team Legnano in the 1948 Tour De France. It was both a masterpiece of engineering and...

Campagnolo Gran Sport 1005/2 Front Derailleur: Matchbox Push Rod - 1950's - 1960's (Near Mint+)

Clean example of Campagnolo's top level front mech from 1954 (the first year the world logo appeared on this derailleur) to 1957 when the Record model was released.  The first gen was from 1951 to 1953, with the winged wheel logo.  The Gran...

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...

Huret Touriste Léger Rear Derailleur: 1940's - Alloy Plates (EXC)

This rare rear derailleur out of France circa wartime to post-war 1943 to 1950.  It was designed around the materials Huret could source during the war, thus the piano wire. The pulley cage slides along a rod that is held in place by two thick...

Cyclo Oppy Solo Rear Derailleur: 3-Speed - 1930's 1940's (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

This VERY tough to source rear mech was made in England from the pre-war era in 1938 to 1949.  It is a smaller, lighter, more efficient than the more common Cyclo Standard rear derailleur.  The Cyclo Oppy is a lighter, shorter version of...

Simplex Campione Del Mondo Shifter: Clamp - Barrel Adjuster - 1930's 1940's French

Clamp on shifter that came with the Campione del Mondo. It is very similar to shifters from other derailleurs from the 1930's and 1940's, largely the difference from most models that are not twin-cable is the Campione Del Mondo name on the face plate...

Simplex Rigidex 35 Bell Crank Rear Derailleur: 1930's 1940's French

A Type Rigidex 35 version of the Route Leger bell crank derailleur The back of the cage on this one doesn't mark speeds or chain width but via measurements I can ascertain its a 4 speed, 1/8" version Condition Average used shape. Smooth pulleys...

Simplex Route Leger Monobloc Bell Crank Rear Derailleur + Shifter: 1/8" - 1930's 1940's French

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...

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...

Antique Leather Saddle Tool Bag: Black - Loop / Strap Closure - 1940's 1950's 1960's French or English

nice vintage under saddle bag for carrying tools and snacks, circa 1940's, 1950's? Extra thick and supple black leather, with a single strap through metal loop closure style. Tool bags are essentially small saddlebags that hang from your saddle's bag...

Pre-War(?) Leather Tool Bag: Crocodile Texture - Clasp Closure - Red/Brown - 1940's 1950's French or English

Super nice under saddle bag for carrying tools and snacks, circa 1940's, 1950's? It's a hard leather style (or the leather has hardened from age?), and has two metal folding clasps to close the bag while two leather straps hang it from the saddle Tool...

Suntour Superbe Pro MKII FD-2060 Front Derailleur: Black Lightning + Gold - Braze On - 1980's

Super rare black ano and polished gold version of the MKII Superbe Pro front derailleur! It was a special edition made for the Cannondale Black Lightning. The vast majority of these were silver/polished with a matte champagne-silver or grey faceplate,...

1950's Campagnolo Gnutti REAR Quick Release Skewer: Dogbone / Frankenstein - 1940's 1950's - Flat Blade (EXC+)

In the 1950's once their patent ran out, Campagnolo licensed their basic quick release design to other brands such as Gnutti, Huret, and F.T. This is a cool little oddity that would be a great gift for your Campy or bicycle history...

Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo High Flange Hub Shells: 36H - Fresh Polish! To Build Hubs or Make Art!

These Tipo hub shells have been given a very nice polish and are pure jewelry.  They are shinier than any classic Campy hub came from the factory! These would be great to replace your worn hub shells, or to build fresh hubs with NOS axles.  Or,...

Campagnolo Gran Sport 1005/2 Front Derailleur: Matchbox Push Rod - 1950's - 1960's (NEAR MINT+ Show Worthy)

Exceptionally clean example of Campagnolo's top level front mech from 1954 (the first year the world logo appeared on this derailleur) to 1957 when the Record model was released.  The first gen was from 1951 to 1953, with the winged wheel logo...

Drillium Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record Crank Arms: #1049/A: 170mm - Italian Flag Infill - Dust Caps (Barely Used Near Mint++)

Gorgeous NR/SR crank arms with nice reducing diameter drillings in the flutes. The holes are infilled with the Italian flag colors, red/white/green/white/red. Includes original mounting bolts and dust caps. Great attention getting detail for your...

NOS Selle Italia Dual Saddle: Wild Suspension Nose! Vintage Early 1990's - Black Leather

This rare and bizarre ~1992 saddle uses a suspension nose that follows the natural movement of the body to reduce pressure on the genitals when in the drops or climbing.  It has a loud rear bevel that somehow reminds me of a 1960's exotic sports car...

Campagnolo #630 Seat Tube Cable Guide Tube & Stop Clip w/ Pump Rest: Early 1950's "Brev Camp" - Bolt/Nut (Near Mint Lovely Patina)

This is a very rare early 1950's #630 downtube cable guide/stop with pump rest. It is stamped "BREV CAMP" instead of the more common world logo that was introduced somewhere in the mid 1950's.  It has a singular pump arm vs the #631's two angled...

1963 Masi Special Frameset: Nervex Pro - Pelà - 52cm - Fischer Crown (Restored, Near Pristine)

This Special is truly a special and rare frame, a significant piece of Italian road bike history.  From roughly 1960 to 1963 Faliero Masi contracted legendary master framebuilder Giuseppe Pelà to build a limited number of standout frames...

Constrictor Conloy Wing Nuts: 5/16" - Alloy - 1950's British - RARE (Pair, Near Mint)

Super rare Constrictor #2 wingnuts from the 1950's.  This was from their flagship Conloy hubs, and according to their catalog are designed to be unbreakable.  Unique gullwing design resembling the doors of a Delorean made out of solid...

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"...

Bill Hurlow Condor Head Badge: 1950s 1960s - Enameled Brass (Near Mint)

This elaborate brass with enamel headbadge was found on 1950's and 1960's Condor Cycles models built by legendary master framebuilder Bill Hurlow such as the top of the range W.B.H. No 1, Superbe, WBH No 3, Fleur de Lis and Italia. By the 70's they...

Early Schwinn Paramount Head Badge: Screws - 1930's 1940's - Brass (Near Mint Wonderful Patina)

This gorgeous headbadge came off a collector's 1939 Schwinn Paramount, just the second Paramount model ever after its introduction in 1938. The same brass badge was used both pre-war and post-war, though this one has the well-earned patina of 80...

Speedwell Headbadge: Early 1900's to 1920's - Gorgeous! USA / Australia

This badge and its origins are a bit of a mystery.  There are roughly three "Speedwell" bicycle makers: Speedwell of Australia made by Bennet and Wood, Emblem Speedwell of Angola New York, and the 1974 Speedwell Titalite which was the world's first...

Brooks Saddle Badge: 1940s 1950's - Brass - Sans Serif - Rivets (Near Mint)

Rare earlier Brooks rear badge, from the pre-war era into the 1950's. Maybe your early B-17, B-66, B-15, Sprint, etc is missing its badge or has a beat up one? Great piece for your display case too! Condition Near mint with very little wear. There is...

Hetchins Head Badge: Unpainted Alloy - 1940s 1950s 1960s 2nd Version (Near Mint)

This gorgeous original headbadge was the second version of Hetchin's badges, the first being a brass one. This one is made from Mazak alloy, and was used from the early 1940's all the way through the 60's.  They had various levels of enamel, some...

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...

Cinelli Mod #1 Badged Road Quill Stem: FRENCH 22.0mm - 100mm x 25.4mm - 1950's 1960's (Rechromed Mint)

Gloriously rechromed ~1960's Cinelli #1 stem for French bikes with 22mm steerers! This one may have been on a randonneur bike at one point, it has a hole for a centerpull cable stop (currently only visible from the bottom as the badge covers the top)...

3TTT Record Regolabile Adjustable Stem: 25.8mm - Pista Stayer Major Taylor Style (Near Mint+)

Super rare track version of the 3T adjustable quill stem.  It's Major Taylor style, with the bar clamp slung below & sliding along the extension.  With the big drop this creates, this was used on track bikes and stayer bikes...

Chris King ISO MTB Hubset: 2012 Plum Purple! 32H x 8/9/10sp - 6 Bolt Disc - Boost 110mm 20QR x 135mm QR (NEW)

Rare limited edition purple Chris King ISO disc mountain bike hubs! This was THE hub to have in the 2000's as disc brakes took over the mtb scene. They were CK's second disc mtb hub, introduced in 2001. The first was the Disc-Go-Tech hubs which featured...

Chris King 1 1/8" NoThreadSet: Dark Plum Purple 2012 - Bold (NEW)

Nothreadset in the RARE 2012 limited edition dark purple color! Chris King originally made a VERY limited run of this purple for Independent Fabrication early/mid 2012, and then expanded to be a limited color for the rest of 2012 only.  This is NOT...

1995 Campagnolo Spare Parts Catalog: 9 Speed - Record O.R. (Near Mint+)

Product range catalog from 1995 Condition Near mint or better condition.  Cover has very light wear, pages are near mint.  Crisp colors and edges, no grease, folds, or writing on pages.     *U.S.A. Shipping costs can get...

1988 Campagnolo Chorus 1st Generation Gruppo Catalog (Near Mint+)

This catalog is the first showing of the Chorus 8 speed groupset, in 1988. This includes the unique Chorus RS crankset Condition Near mint or better collectors condition.  Cover has very light wear, pages are near mint.  Crisp colors and...

Campagnolo 1982 Olympic Catalog: BMX - Tools - NR/SR/GS (Near Mint+)

Old Campagnolo catalogs are both a great piece of memorabilia and an invaluable resource to identifying components and their respective gruppos.  This one is from 1982, released to prepare for the 1984 Olympics in Los Angelas.  It is the first...

Strata Shock Sticker: 1990's Boutique Rear Shocks! XC & Helix Pro - 5" x 3.5" (RARE)

Strata Shock of Santa Barbara was a boutique high end rear shock maker in the 1990's. Their well known models were the Helix Pro and the XC Pro.  They were aftermarket parts, but also came stock on a few bikes such as the Trek Y-frames, Diamondback...

1990's Bontrager Race Lite Head Tube Decal: Original & Hard to Find! - Paw Print - Silver & Blue

Rare original headbadge decal from the mid 1990's Santa Cruz days Bontrager Race Lite & Race. Condition NOS, mint shape.   Details 1 3/4"

Girvin Components Fork Decal / Sticker: 1990's - 3.5" x 1" (RARE)

 Cool Girvin forks sticker from the 1990s Condition NOS, mint  Details 3.5" x 1" Black and red