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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...

Campagnolo Spoke Protector: Plastic + Alloy Flange (EXC)

This cool plastic and aluminum dork disc is an ultralight model from the 70's and 80's.  It's fairly large, and will cover a 34t large cog for touring or mtb use. Condition Excellent lightly used condition, with some light surface scratches. ...

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...

Campagnolo #1014 Nuovo/Super Record Downtube Shifters: Clamp On - Black Cable Stops - Flat Plates/Screws (Mint, NOS Take Off?)

Super clean clamp version of the NR/SR DT shifters of the 60's, 70's, and 80's.  These have the flat cover plates (part #603) and flat head screws, which were used up until the late 1970's. Condition These look like they could be new old stock...

Campagnolo C-Record / Croce D'Aune Powergrade Brake Levers (LOW MILES Near Mint++)

3rd/4th gen Corsa Record brake levers from 1987-1991.  These came with Delta brakes, and feature the Powergrade adjustment capabilities.  The Croce D'Aune and C-Record Powergrade levers are the same. The lever blades seem shinier than normal, I...

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...

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...

Cinelli 1A Old Logo Quill Stem: 100mm x 26.4mm - Silver (worn)

Pre 1978 1A, with the old oval logo. Great choice for L'Eroica bikes  and any Italian classic road bike. Condition Fair shape. Lots of wear but still usable Details 100mm 26.4mm Silver

Cinelli 1A Quill Stem: 130mm x 26.4mm - Silver (EXC)

Popular classic Cinelli stem, with the new Flying C" winged logo circa 1978 to the early 1990's. Condition Excellent used shape. Some light marks on the driveside extension, and heavier insertion marks Details Stem length: 130mm Bar clamp: 26...

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)...

Cinelli XE Quill Stem: 120mm x 26.0mm - 1990's Version of XA w/ 26mm & Wedge Expander (EXC)

Lesser known version of the XA stem, the XE released in 1996/1997 when Cinelli made the switch from 26.4mm to 26.0mm. Aside from the clamp size difference, it also has a wedge expander instead of the usual cone expander and a decal on the clamp vs a...

Cinelli XA Quill Stem: 120mm x 26.4mm (Mint But Missing Face Decal)

Cinelli's aero styled alloy quill stem, circa 1980's to mid 1990's.  Condition Mint barely used shape, but the decal/coin faceplate thing is missing. Use that space to put your own decal or find a replacement! Details 120mm 26...

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    

Magistroni (Frejus?) Seat Binder Collar: 28.5mm - Greco-Roman Pattern - 1940's 1950's 1960's- Steel

Cool Greco Roman geometric pattern on a classic Magistroni seatpost clamp. This clamp has been seen on a few Frejus models, though I don't know if this is Magistroni's own design for aftermarket sale or one Magistroni made for Frejus. Condition Great...

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...

Le Cyclo Rear Derailleur / Claw Mount / Cables: 1920's-1940's French Randonneur

Introduced in 1923, the "Le Cyclo" basically ruled all the lands as of the cyclotourisme realm until the 1940's. It is a loop cable type, and is "neutral normal" meaning there is no spring tension on the derailleur in either direction. They were...

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...

Sheffield Mod. 645 Quill Pedals: 1940's 1950's 1960's - Chrome (EXC)

Lovely early set of Sheffield road pedals! These are model 645, and seem to be the same as the earliest Sheffield Sprint pedals except those had one piece center shells. Velobase attributes these to 1940's, others online claim they're from the 1960's...

Vintage Touring Saddle Bag: Large - Vinyl / Faux Leather (Near Mint)

Vintage faux leather saddlebag, intended for touring. Large size. It is very similar to the Schwinn Approved touring bag Condition Near mint lightly used shape. Vinyl is very clean with no significant wear to note. Straps in great...

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 Gipiemme Azzura / Crono Sprint Brake Levers: Snakeskin Pattern! Same As Modolo Professional

These rare and unique levers are Gipiemme's 2nd from top of the line, just below the drilled Crono Special. They were made by Modolo, and are essentially the same as Modolo Professional levers. They have the large knurled pivots, both Modolo and GPM's...

Balilla Mod 61 Brake Levers: Freshly Polished (Near Mint++)

Top of the line levers from the 1960's and 1970's, made by Universal. One of the lever blades has an extra hole drilled by the cable head holder on just one side of the lever, not sure what that's about. These don't have clamps, but they have clamp bolts...

Universal Sport Centerpull Brakeset: 1960's 1970's - Long Reach 56/72mm (EXC)

The Sport was a less expensive version of the Universal 61. The springs were different being wrapped under the caliper arms, whereas the Mod.61 springs have short ends on the tops pinned into holes bored into the pivot post bracket...

ABL Amateur Bicycling League Waterslide Decal: Small - 1.5" x 2"

Lovely decals  from Amateur Bicycling League of America, which is the predecessor to the current USA Cycling. Condition New Details 1.5" wide x 2" tall

ABL Amateur Bicycling League Headtube Waterslide Decal: - 3"

Lovely decals  from Amateur Bicycling League of America, which is the predecessor to the current USA Cycling. Condition New Details 3" wide x 3 3/4" tall

ABL Amateur Bicycling League Patch: Embroidered - 3"

Lovely patches from Amateur Bicycling League of America, which is the predecessor to the current USA Cycling.l Condition New Details 3" wide x 3 3/4" tall

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 Galli Criterium Brake Levers: Red Ano - Drilled - Gum Hoods - RARE

RARE red version of the 1980's Galli Criterium levers. These are seen occasionally in silver and gold, but almost never in red. The lever blades are drilled on the lower half's front and sides and Galli logo engraved vertically at the top.  These...

Campagnolo Gran Sport / Record "Open C" Rear Quick Release Skewer: 1950's to 1964 -Flat Blade (Near Mint+)

Late 1950's to mid 1960's skewer, issued with both the Gran Sport and Record gruppos.  This one is the same as the common 1964 to 1978 skewer, just with an "open" C in Campagnolo vs the closed/more rounded C in the later ones.  This is the...

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...

Polished Campagnolo Nuovo Record Front Derailleur: 28.6mm 1052/1 - 1970's (EXC+)

This polished NR FD seems to be a 1970's model, though it has the wide upper arm barrel that's usually not found in the 70's. Circlip, no cable stop/lip, pebbled clamp.  These are a bit less common than the later 3-hole versions...

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 Specialized Flag Bottom Bracket Spindle: 124.5mm x 73mm - Triple - Square Taper - 1980's - 1990's

This BB spindle is a mid 1980's version to work with the Specialized Flag crank among others. Works with most cup and cone bottom bracket cups. Condition New old stock, no box. Some shop wear Details 124.5mm x 73mm JIS square taper Markings: K-8

NIB/NOS Specialized Bottom Bracket Spindle: 122.5mm x 73mm - MTB Triple - Square Taper - 1980's - 1990's - Bolts

This BB spindle is a late 1980's to early 1990's version. It is a 122.5mm length, for many triple mountain bike cranks such as Shimano XT M730/M735/M739 / Deore / LX / DX, Specialized Pro, etc. Works with most cup and cone bottom bracket cups...

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 Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record REAR QR Skewer: Curved Blade Post CPSC 1978-1987

Curved post-1978 version of the Campy NR/SR skewer, rear only Condition New old stock. Most of them are very close to pristine with just a touch of shop wear. They're all show worthy Details Rear only Chrome

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...

Suntour Rear Quick Release Skewer: Silver - 1970's 1980's (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

Classic Suntour skewer from the 70s and 80s Condition Near mint or better with low miles. Lever end is very close to mint with only a mark at the very center of the cam end. A touch more wear on the nut 

Suntour Superbe Pro RD-5200 Rear Derailleur: Mid 1980's - Friction - Silver (Great)

This mid 1980's Superbe Pro rear derailleur is considered one of the best friction derailleurs ever!  It's super smooth and quiet, and reliable to no end.  Plus, it looks great!  It may not have the prestige of a Campy Super Record, but it...

Suntour Superbe Pro RD-5200 Rear Derailleur: Mid 1980's - Friction - Silver

This mid 1980's Superbe Pro rear derailleur is considered one of the best friction derailleurs ever!  It's super smooth and quiet, and reliable to no end.  Plus, it looks great!  It may not have the prestige of a Campy Super Record, but it...

Cinelli Unicanitor MOD 50 Uncovered Plastic Saddle: 1960's - No Cinelli Logo - RARE (Near Mint Low Miles)

Before the legendary Cinelli Unica-Nitor saddle was released in the 1960's, all saddles were either Brooks style solid leather, or plastic junk.  The Unicantor was the first to have a plastic shell, (some) covered with a bit of padding and leather...

Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport Downtube Shifters: #1014/1 - 1974-1983 - Twin Downtube Clamp - Knurled Nuts (Near Mint)

In my opinion, these are the prettiest of all the vintage Campy shifters due to the gorgeous milled & domed end caps.  These were produced from 1974-1983. Lever blades are the same blades used on NR/SR.  Oddly enough, Campy didn't give the...