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Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record Brev Chainring Bolts: #754 + #755 - Steel (Mint, set/5)

Clean set of vintage Campy chainring bolts.  These are appropriate for 1960's to 1990's Nuovo Record, Super Record, C-Record, Chorus, Gran Sport, Tripmphe/Victory, Croce D' Aune, Athena, etc cranks. Condition Mint barely used shape.. Nicer in person...

NOS Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record Crank Arms: #1049/A: 170mm - Dust Caps - 1980s (Take-Off)

Fresh id 1980's NR/SR strada crank arms for your L'Eroica bike build or your backup fancy bike Condition New old stock take offs from a show bike with only a couple test rides. Exceptionally clean though not perfect. Details Arm length: 170mm BCD:...

NOS Mafac Guidonnet City/Touring Brake Levers: White Plastic Blades

Unique French city, townie, or touring brake levers from the 1960s and 1970's.  They're designed for French riser city bars, moustache bars, or flat bars. Condition New old stock! Bodies/clamps are close to pristine. Plastic covering on levers has...

NOS Mafac Racer Centerpull Brakeset: (1) Straddle Cable - Long Reach

Fresh set of Mafac Racer centerpull brakes from the 1970s and 1980s.  Condition New old stock, never installed. Some light shop wear. Note one caliper's straddle cable & anchor are missing. Details Reach: Long Reach (~50mm-75mm) Nutted Silver

NOS Mafac Racer Centerpull Brakeset: Straddle Cables - Long Reach

Fresh set of Mafac Racer centerpull brakes from the 1970s and 1980s.  Condition New old stock, never installed. Some light shop wear. Details Reach: Long Reach (~50mm-75mm) Nutted Silver

NOS Mafac Racer Centerpull Brakeset: Polished - Straddle Cables

Fresh set of Mafac Racer centerpull brakes from the 1970s and 1980s. These arms have been polished, and one of the caliper's pivot & stationary straddle cable anchor are polished too.  Condition New old stock, never installed. Some light shop...

NIB/NOS Cyclo Pans Freewheel Kit: 6 Speed 13-24t FW + 10 Cogs / Pawls / Springs / Tool / Oil

This is a 1980's freewheel kit from Cyclo.  It comes with a ready to ride 5 speed 14-21t freewheel, as well as 10 loose cogs (up to 24t) to customize your gear ratio.  It includes pawls, springs, and spacers.   Uses a 4 prong remover...

Regina Extra America 6 Speed Freewheel: 14-23t (LOW Miles Near Mint+)

The Extra America was Regina's top of the line freewheel in the 1980's and early 1990's, and is a perennial favorite among cyclists of all flavors.  These were paired with Campagnolo friction gruppos often. This 14-23t size is perfect to replace...

NOS Benotto Professional Cello Bar Tape: Ivory White - Smooth - Vintage 1970's 1980's

An old favorite for vintage road bikes!  This tape is thin, flexible, and does not get dirty!  Hard to find creamy ivory white color.  Benotto tape was introduced in about 1975 and ran through the mid 1980's, and is a top choice for...

NOS Campagnolo #622 Steel Coil Derailleur Housing w/ Ferrules (One Step-Down): 235mm

The vast majority of high quality road bicycles from the 1950's through 1970's (especially Italian bikes) used a stainless steel "spring" type housing loop for the rear shift cable housing. Exactly what you need to finish your vintage restoration! ...

Kingsbridge Fixed Cup Tool: Universal Bottom Bracket Cup Remover - Works on Cups w/ Damaged Wrench Flats (RARE)

This is a very tough to find old shop tool used to remove stubborn or broken bottom bracket cups.  It works with practically all cup and cone square taper BB cups, as it is friction based and doesn't rely on the wrench flats.  The longer piece...

VAR 30 Bottom Bracket Fixed Cup Remover Tool: No Jaws

VAR's legendary French tool for removing the fixed cup of your bottom bracket. This one is known for not leaving marks on the cup, while making removal a cinch.  It is pretty tough to find, and sought after by mechanics who love vintage and antique...

VAR 30 Bottom Bracket Fixed Cup Remover Tool: 30/1 Jaw Campagnolo/ Shimano (Near Mint)

VAR's legendary French tool for removing the fixed cup of your bottom bracket. This one is known for not leaving marks on the cup, while making removal a cinch.  It includes VAR 30/1 jaw that fits Campagnolo, Shimano, Spidel, etc.  It is pretty...

Specialties TA Crank Puller / Extractor: 23mm

Original TA crank puller!  Tough to find.  Why use a modern 23mm extractor on your TA when you can get a TA? Condition Excellent used condition. Threads are very smooth. Details 23.0mm

Specialties TA REF. 24 Chainring Bolt Tool: 8mm T-Wrench For Hex Nuts (RARE!)

Excessively rare and useful key specifically for the older style domed Specialties T.A. chainring bolts (as well as other 8mm French chainring bolts). The special bit here is the wrench's opening is straight and untapered so it grabs the entirety of the...

Derailleur Alignment Gauge DAG: Campagnolo R Tool Clone

This is essentially a Campy "R" DAG tool without the Campagnolo branding and slightly different finishing touches. The handle is more crude but pretty closely designed to the Campy. Best guess is this is from one of the main Campy clone companies like...

NIB/NOS Wheelsmith Tensiometer Spoke Tension Gauge + Calibration Chart

The most trusted spoke tension meter ever made! Includes recalibration chart. These have gotten pretty hard to find. Condition New old stock with manual, calibration chart, and foam. Actual box not included.  

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...

Brooks 1930's Leather Toe Straps: Black - Vintage-Look / Modern Production (LOW Miles Near Mint+)

Brooks issued these in recent-ish years as a reproduction of the toe straps they made in the 1930's. They have that "antique" look with the shape of the buckles. These are discontinued and somewhat hard to find. Condition Barely used, close to mint!...

Sachs-Huret Jubilee Rear Derailleur: Short Cage - Drilled - 1980s (Near Mint)

This is the final version of the Jubilee RD circa ~1985! Sachs acquired Huret in 1980 but the rebadge didn't happen until around 1985. It remained largely the same as the Huret drillium version but the badges on both sides became SACHS-HURET). This is...

Huret Jubilee Rear Derailleur: Short Cage - Non-Drilled (LOW MILES Near Mint+)

The Huret Jubilee was designed as the ultimate derailleur, to commemorate the French company's 50th anniversary.  It featured a drilled cage, adjustable ball bearing jockey wheels, and tiny hardware.  It weighed a scant 150 grams, and is...

NOS Mavic 860 Front Derailleur: 28.6mm Clamp - Black

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 New old stock, no box. Very minor shop wear not worth...

Mavic 851 SSC Rear Derailleur: RARE Vintage 1980's Pro Version of 801 RD (EXC)

This mid 1980's derailleur was the peak of Mavic's rear mech technology in the SSC era.  It was the professional version of the similar 801 derailleur, the main differences being the 851's needle bearing jockey wheels (though this one has upgraded...

Gilles Berthoud GB-2886 Handlebar Bag: Large 12L (Near Mint)

This is GB's largest randonneur bag! The GB2886 is a upgraded version of the GB28 which uses elastic bungees to close all pockets. Includes the bag side of a decaleur. Condition Near mint lightly used shape with a few stains (shown well in photos). No...

RARE Brooks Tool Roll w/ Tool Kit: Black Leather Bag (NEW)

Super rare Brooks of England tool kit! It consists of a leather tool roll with button-snap pouch holding hex & box/cone wrenches, 3 tire levers, a screw driver, and the prettiest truing wrench I've ever seen. Wrapped up with it is a Brooks towel to...

Brooks Challenge Tool Bag: Honey Leather - Small 0.5L (EXC+)

Small classically styled saddlebag from Brooks. This model was originally patented in 1896 and recently-ish reintroduced. Condition Excellent or better lightly used shape. No damage, just a touch of finish patina and a couple water spots. Details Size:...

Acorn Mini Handlebar Bag: Tan Waxed Canvas & Leather (Near Mint+)

This appears to be a discontinued model. Its similar to the Compact Handlebar Bag in size but a bit less deep. It has one front flap secured with a leather strap and a big zipper pouch beneath that. Great for keys/wallet/phone/snack and a few tools or...

Rivendell Brand V Holier Than Cow Grabsack Hip Pack / Shoulder Bag (LOW USE Near Mint++)

Brand V was Riv's vegan line of bags next to the non-vegan Sackville. The Grabsack is a versatile, classically styled everyday bag that works as a shoulder bag, a hip pack / fanny pack, and even as a pannier in a pinch. This has been discontinued for...

Dromarti Race Cycling Shoes: 44eu - Brown Leather (New, 30 Miles)

Rare ~2015 retro-styled fine leather cycling shoes created for the L'Eroica scene. These are in the style of classic Detto Petro shoes with prominent stitchwork and breathing perforation holes. They are drilled for 3-hole clipless cleats and include...

John Marino's 1982 Mike Melton Huffy Race Across America Aero Bike! 56cm - Fillet Brazed (Certificate of Authentation - Signed Provenance - The Competition Bicycle Book)

This bicycle is of extreme importance to the history of endurance racing, the Race Across America community (aka RAAM, previously the Great American Bike Race), and steel road bike framebuilding development in general. In 1982 Mike Melton built this bike...

Brooks Team Pro TITANIUM Leather Saddle: Large Copper Rivets - Black (LOW MILES Near Mint+)

The Team Professional Ti is the premium Brooks racing saddle for road cycling, gravel riding and fast touring. Made in England from vegetable tanned leather and hand-hammered copper rivets. Condition Better than new! That's subjective, but this one is...

NOS Shimano Downtube Cable Stop For Bar End / STI Shifters: Double - 1 1/8" Downtube - No Bolt/Nut (Many Available)

This clamps on your downtube to stop the cable housings when using bar end shifters or brifters. Condition New old stock, no packaging. These don't come with a bolt/nut, use your own standard ones from your parts bin or hardware store (nothing special...

NOS Shimano Bottom Bracket Cable Guide: Single - 1 1/8" Downtube - No Bolt/Nut (Many Available)

This shift cable guide mounts on your standard 1 1/8" downtube at the bottom bracket and guides your derailleur cable. Includes original clamp bolt and nut Condition New old stock, no packaging. These don't come with a bolt/nut, use your own or buy one...

NOS Shimano Bottom Bracket Cable Guide: Single - 1 1/8" Downtube - Original Bolt/Nut (Many Available)

This shift cable guide mounts on your standard 1 1/8" downtube at the bottom bracket and guides your derailleur cable. Includes original clamp bolt and nut Condition New old stock. These came to me in OEM packs of 5. Buy 5 of these and you can have one...

NOS Shimano Chainstay Cable Stop / Guide: No Bolt/Nut (Many Available)

For those of you with frames lacking a braze on cable stop for your rear derailleur, this clamps onto your chainstay to provide one.  It fits the standard 5/8" chainstays that the vast majority of classic steel frames feature, and probably will...

NOS Shimano Dura Ace Top Tube Cable Clips: Set/3 - 1970's - 1980's - Screw/nuts

Nice finishing touch for your Shimano equipped vintage road bike!  These were released with Dura Ace 7200, AX/EX, 7300, and 7400 with minimal changes. Even if you don't have Shimano they're a gorgeous touch. Condition New old stock. Never mounted...

NOS Shimano BMX & Centerpull Brake Pads: MX / DX / Tourney / DA (Set of 4)

Rare NOS pads from late 1970's and 1980's BMX, centerpull, and some road caliper brakes such as the Tourney BR-MX10/MX20, Tourney BR-TS10/30/40/60, 1st gen Dura Ace centerpull, etc. These will fit most standard centerpull or caliper brakes. Condition New...

Shimano 600EX SL-6208 Downtube Shifters: 6 Speed - Braze (MINT)

6 speed shifters from the 1980's 600 EX groupset in braze on format. Condition Mint or very close to it lightly used shape. Details Rear: 5 / 6 speed indexed or friction Front: double or triple Type A curved braze plates

NIB/NOS Shimano Light Action SL-A400 Downtube Shifters: 7 Speed

Rare set of downtube shifters from the Light Action / Exage 300EX group circa early 1990's or very late 1980's. Condition New old stock in sealed retail package Details Rear shifter: 7 speed indexed (compatible with 5sp and 6sp too) or friction Front...

Shimano Dura Ace FD-7410 Front Derailleur: Braze-On (EXC)

7410 was the final version of the 7400 group, and was made for a year or two.  It's practically identical to the 9-speed FD-7700.  This one officially came with an 8 speed group, but will work great with 6 through 10 speed drivetrains...

Shimano 600 EX Arabesque FD-6200 Front Derailleur: 28.6mm

The 600EX Arabesque group is easily identifiable by it's scrolling engravings on all it's parts.  The group was made from 1978-1984.  Condition Very good to great used shape with some cosmetic wear Details 28.6mm clamp

Shimano 600 EX Arabesque FD-6200 Front Derailleur: 28.6mm (Near Mint)

The 600EX Arabesque group is easily identifiable by it's scrolling engravings on all it's parts.  The group was made from 1978-1984.  Condition Near mint lightly used shape. Minimal wear Details 28.6mm clamp

Shimano 600 EX Arabesque RD-6200 Rear Derailleur: Short Cage (Low Miles EXC+)

The 600EX Arabesque group is easily identifiable by it's scrolling engravings on all it's parts.  The group was made from 1978-1984.  The group is often preferred over Dura Ace 7400 due to easier compatability, similar performance, and the...

Shimano Sante FD-5000 Front Derailleur: 28.6mm Clamp Mount (Low Miles Near Mint+)

Rare 6/7/8/9 compatible speed Dura Ace derailleur. Sante  was a high end semi-pro kit situated right below Dura Ace 7400 and above Shimano 600/Ultegra 6400. Its finish is a pearlescent white with gorgeous metallic logo and accents. Performance wise...

Shimano Sante 7s Groupset: Crank / Derailleurs / Shifters / Brakes / Levers - 170mm x 53/42t (Mostly Low Miles EXC-Near Mint, Excluding Levers)

Rare Shimano Sante groupset from the late 1980's! This group was a high end semi-pro kit situated right below Dura Ace 7400 and above Shimano 600/Ultegra 6400. Its finish is a pearlescent white with gorgeous metallic logo and accents. Performance wise it...

Shimano Dura Ace CS-7401 8-Speed HG Cassette: 12-21t (Near Mint)

Top of the line 8 speed cassette from the DA 7400 group.  This was first of the hyperglide cassettes. Includes lockring. Condition Near mint lightly used shape, minimal wear visible Details 8 speed HG 12-21t *Used cassettes & chainrings...

Shimano 105 PD-1050 Aero Pedal Toe Clip Mounting Plate (Pair, Used)

These often lost plates are shims that secure the toe clips on Shimano 105 PD-1050 aero pedals. Condition Excellent lightly used shape. One bolt hole is very slightly out of round, which shouldn't have any bearing on functionality. Details Sold in pairs

NOS Shimano 105 PD-1050 Aero Pedal Toe Clip Shims (Pair)

These often lost plates are shims that secure the toe clips on Shimano 105 PD-1050 aero pedals. Condition New old stock, slightest shop wear. Details Sold in pairs