Museum Bicycle Parts

Campagnolo Gran Turismo Downtube Shifter: RARE! #1013/1b - Red Disc & Flange (MINT)

This is one of the most rare Campagnolo components of the classic era, circa very early 1970's! It's very seldomly seen in person or even in photos. Like it's MUCH more common sister in the Gran Turismo rear derailleur, it's a vast departure from...

McMahon MCR Linear Decelerator D-Cell Brake: Green Ano - Straddle Cable - Ti Springs - Vintage 1990's (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

The mid 1990's McMahon Linear Decelerator (LD) was an improved version of the McMahon D-Cell cantilever brake. It has unique pivoting connectors at the top of each arm which allow the use of the bizarre double straddle cable. This system combined with...

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...

Specialized Stumpjumper Mountain Tires: 26 x 2.125" - Skinwall - 1980's (LOW MILES, PAIR)

These were the world's first GOOD mountain bike specific tire, made for the 1981 / 1982 / 1983 / 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper. The original Stumpy designed by Tim Neenan (second version designed by Jim Merz) was pretty heavily influenced by the...

Interloc Racing IRD Switchback Cantilever Brakeset w/ Tubular Booster & Straddle Cables: Black - 1st Gen Not Drilled - Linear Pull Setup (Near Mint)

Rare early version of the Interloc Switchback brake.  It was introduced in 1989, and somewhere in the early 1990's they added three holes to each arm. This is  a full front and rear setup with straddle cables/carriers plus an ultra obscure...

NIB/NOS Cook CQP F-2000 Pro Lite Steel Crankset: 177mm - 110/74mm - 9/16" MTB - Nickel - Dust Caps (UNTOUCHED PRISTINE)

Absurdly rare treasure from the end of Cook Quality Product's history circa 1991. These are are the hard to find tig welded tubular steel version, made from 1991 to 1993 (I think). They are technically 2nd gen CQP cranks, the first gen Gary Cook made for...

WTB Dirt Drop / Specialized RM-2 Handlebars: 26.0mm - Vintage 1980's + 1990's - Nitto Made - Polished - Heat Treated (EXC+)

These are OG WTB dirt drops from the 1986-1996 production run! These are killer for retro dirt bar mtb's, cyclocross, randonneuring, and monstercross bikes.  They match well to the Salsa Pro-Moto high rise dirt drop stems, and any other stem...

NOS CODA Tarantula TX3 Competition Tandem Crankset: 175mm x 44/32/22t + 29t - Octalink - Silver - 1998-2000 - RARE

Extraordinarily RARE tandem crank circa 1999 to 2000.  The Tarantula was first released in 1998 only in Expert TX2 format which was square taper. In 1999 and 2000 the Tarantula Competition TX3 with Octalink V1 was released.  This tandem version...

Critical Racing Cantilever Brakeset: 3DV Purple Anodized - Front & Rear - Vintage 1990's (EXC)

3D Violet cantis from Critical Racing! These had a different design for the front and the rear, one being more high profile than the other. From the early/mid 1990's, this brake will look awesome on your retro mtb restoration.  Made in the USA...

Ringle Super-Eight Rear Cassette Hub: 32mm x 135mm - 3DV Purple!

SUPER rare Ringle SuperEight circa 1994 in 3DV Purple with turquoise logo. Condition No fading! The only significant aesthetic wear is the outside of flanges from spokes.  The freehub body does have about 1-2mm play that can likely be adjusted...

NOS Westpine Scissor Brake: RARE 1990's Boutique Brand - WTB Gripmaster Pads (Take-Off)

This absurdly rare Westpine Scissor Brake circa mid 1990's was one of the weirdest and most effective brakes of the era. Westpine created the design for the Avid Tri-Align and licensed it to them, and they're also known for their exotic Neutron hubs....

NOS Caramba Double Barrel Crank Arms + XTR FC-M900 Chainrings: 175mm x 46/36/26t - Red Ano - 1990's (Take-Off)

Exotic mtb crank out of USA circa ~1995-1998.  These were among the wildest of the 1990's aerospace industry era cranks.  The unique arms are CNC machined and hollow. They have two "barrels" per arm, with the pedal threads and BB tapers not...

NOS Paul Fire Balls Titanium Seatpost Binder Bolt: Red - Vintage 1990's (Take-Off)

Exceptionally rare FireBalls! This red version is even more rare than the Blue Balls.  These were made in Chico California from 1992 to 1994, and represent one of the raddest components included in no expenses spared builds.  Great for your top...

NIB/NOS Rino Excel Cambiogear Groupset: Bizarre Expanding Chainring - 16 Speed - Graphite - 1980's USA Made

And now for something truly different! It was associated with Cambio Rino of Italy but made and designed in the USA by Excel in 1983.  It never saw mass production as the company went out of business the following year. 6000 groups were made for an...

Hershey Racing Naked Front Hub: 32H 79g! - Red Ano (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

Hershey Racing handmade a low quantity of high end bicycle parts in the 1990's out of Redlands, California.  This hub is "nekkid" as in you can see all the way to its inside bits through the polycarbonate center tub, and watch the spindle's logo...

White Industries LMDS Rear Derailleur & Shifter + NOS Front Shifter & Spooler: Cables/Housing

The SUPER rare White Industries L.M.D.S. (Linear Motion Derailleur System) was WI's absurdist experiment in search of the perfect mountain bike derailleur in the era of extreme component ideas, the late 1990's.  Radical as it was/is they weren't...

Selle Italia Evolution Carbon Titanium! RARE - 150g - Vintage 1990's

One of the trickest bike saddles from 1994!  This exotic saddle is very similar in shape to the standard 1st gen Selle Italia Flite from the early/mid 1990's, but is made only from carbon, titanium, and clear coat.  It weighs a scant 150 grams,...

Paul Love Levers 2.5: LPZ - Black & Silver - Long Pull - 2nd Gen 2000's (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

Second gen version of Paul Love Levers from the early to mid 2000's or so (correct me if my dates are off).  The package says compact, but these appear to be the 3-finger "2.5" version. These were the first to gain the more curvy figure the Love...

Paul Blue Balls Seatpost Binder Bolt: Blue - Vintage 1990's (Mint)

Exceptionally rare Blue Balls! (Yes, the component and the phenomenon itself). These were made in Chico California from 1992 to 1994, and represent one of the raddest components included in no expenses spared builds.  Great for your top tier retro...

Paul Components Powerglide Rear Derailleur: Mid - 2nd Gen - Blue + Red (Near Mint Low Miles)

Paul Price of Paul Components in Chico, California released the first version of the iconic Powerglide derailleur in 1995. This version had a flat face plate, with "Paul USA" engraved in it.  The second and final version came out in 1996 (see...

Boone Helix Titanium Bottom Bracket: 103mm x 68mm / 73mm - ULTRA RARE & COOL 1990's USA Made(Near Mint+)

This is an ULTRA RARE Ti bottom bracket from the mid to late 90's from North Carolina small boutique CNC parts builder Bruce Boone.  These were released with the famous "Twist" crankset.  Boone was best known for their gorgeous chainrings and...

1995 Race Face Turbine LP Crank Arms: 175mm - Hand-Etched Numbers - Early Version! Square Taper - Blue

First year of the forged Turbine LP cranks! 1993 & 1994 were CNC machined arms, and they switched to forged construction in 1995 to reduce the risk of cracking.  These are ID'd as 1995 (or maybe 1996) by the hand-etched arm length and serial...

NOS Mavic 825 Y Shifters: Wishbone Under Bar - 870 Paris Gao Dakar Group - Black/Silver

These near unobtanium level rare shifters were Mavic's early entry into the under bar shifters. They were more precisely a tandem lever thumb shifter that mounted under the bar. They were high end mountain bike goods when released as part of the Mavic...

NOS Salsa P10 DIRT DROP High Rise Quill Stem: 1" x 100mm x 26.0mm - 53 Degree - Black - Retro MTB (Take-Off)

The 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 this stem put his company...

NOS GT Hadley Barrel Front Hub: 32H - Made in USA - Red Anodized Vintage 1990's - Zaskar Xizang

U.S. boutique company Hadley made GT's hubs for a while in the mid 90's and early 2000's.  They were regarded as some of the best hubs you could buy, up there with Chris King and Hope.  This one has a wonderful anodized finish and amazingly...

TNT HDS Crank Arms: Polished + Green Ano Spider - 175mm x 110/74mm (BARELY USED Near Mint++)

VERY rare Canadian made TNT Performance Products Hard Drive Series crank, vintage mid to late 1990's! The HDS model was aimed at DH racing, or heavy/strong riders. It has a solid "dome" shape flange to fit the spider, vs the Light Drive Series (LDS)...

NOS RockShox Disc Brake Caliper + White Industries 3-Bolt Front Hub: Cable Actuated Hydraulic Piston! 1990's (Used Hub)

I found one last set of the beloved RS disc caliper & W.I. 3 bolt disc hub!!! Yes, RockShox made a disc brake back in the late 1990's.  And yes, this is both a mechanical and hydraulic caliper!  The pistons are hydraulically actuated, yet...

Gonzo Mudslinger Ratcheting Seatpost Binder Skewer & Tool: 3DV Purple - 1990's

These radical skewers from the 1990's ano-cnc heyday use a removeable ratcheting "lever" to adjust and remove your skewers.  The skewers themselves are simple bolt-on type skewers with hex heads.  The ratchet locks onto any of the three skewers...

Sweet Wings Crankset + BB + Catalog: 175mm x 44/32/22t - Dust Caps - 1990's Retro MTB (Near Mint+)

These cranks were WAY ahead of their time!  They came out in the early/mid 1990's.  At the time, they were claimed the lightest and stiffest cranks ever made!  (and they cost $500 originally!)  They weigh 560g for 180mm arms with bb!...

Campagnolo Sportman Rear Derailleur: 1960's - Toothless Bearing Pulleys (Near Mint+ LOW Miles)

The early 1960's Campy Sportman rear mech is as mysterious as it is rare.  It is one of a slew of "lower end" derailleurs Campagnolo issued in the early 60's including the Valentino and Turismo , and this is the nicest of the lot.  It features...

NIB/NOS High Zoot USA Carbon Flat Bars: 107g! Vintage 1990's Boutique - Turquoise Plugs - SUPERLIGHT - 25.4mm Handlebar

High Zoot of Tempe, Arizona was in the MTB carbon superbike market around 1996 and 1997.  They made a handful of components to match their frames, including this EXOTIC carbon handlebar. To call it absurdly rare would be an understatement.  It...

McMahon MCR Power-Link Scissor Brake w/ Booster Plate: Black (Almost NOS!)

A nearly unused (or perhaps even a take off?) example of the early 1990's McMahon Racing Components PowerLink Scissor brake, complete with the optional McMahon Racing brake booster plate.  This brake is the stuff of legends.  It is claimed to...

Paul Royal Flush 100% Pure Road / Track Crankset: 175mm x 46t - Black Arms & Red Chainring (Near Mint+)

The legendary Paul Royal Flush pista crank in all it's glory, with the four card suits CNC cut into the chainring.  These are VERY rare and worthy of your show bike or collection.  The arms are 175mm, and must have been a custom order as these...

SUPER LONG Olympia Beer MTB Quill Stem: 190mm x 25.4mm - Zero rise - Steel - Yellow

Yes, 190mm is the actual extension length! This wild stem may be among the longest quill stems in existence.  If you've been to the now closed Norther Cycles in Portland, you've probably seen this stem with it's $5000 price tag written on it. ...

Paul Component RASTA Ano Bottle Opener: "To Beer Me is to Love Me" - RARE (Near Mint)

Rare red yellow and green Rasta anodized bottle opener plus 15mm pedal wrench!  This color was available only at Interbike 2013 in Las Vegas. Condition Near mint.  Pedal wrench has never been used, bottle opener has been used a handful of...

NOS? Campagnolo Nuovo Record Noir Brakeset: Short Reach - Black Ano - Missing Hardware

  Super rare black ano version of NR/SR brakes.  A very small number of Campy parts in the 1970's and 1980's were anodized by the same people who did all the pantograph work.  It's possible an even smaller number of them were anodized by...

NIB/NOS Campagnolo Super Record Noir Fluted Seatpost: 27.2mm - Rare

  Super rare black ano version the SR fluted seatpost.  A very small number of Campy parts in the 1970's and 1980's were anodized by the same people who did all the pantograph work.  It's possible an even smaller number of them were...

NOS Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record Noir Downtube Shifters: Black Ano - Clamp & Braze - RARE

Super rare black ano version of Nuovo / Super Record downtube shifters!   A very small number of Campy parts in the 1970's and 1980's were anodized by the same people who did all the pantograph work.  It's possible an even smaller number...

NIB/NOS Campagnolo Nuovo Record Noir Rear Derailleur: BLACK Anodized - Pat 1974 - RARE

Super rare black ano version of the venerable Nuovo Record rear derailleur from the 1970's.  A very small number of Campy parts in the 1970's and 1980's were anodized by the same people who did all the pantograph work.  It's possible an even...

Phil Wood California Highway Patrol (CHP) Pedals: Galli Clips - Avocet Straps 1970's (Near MINT)

These bizarre looking pedals came out in 1975.  They were named the California Highway Patrol pedals, to comply with the new (and absurd) California state law requiring a large reflector to be integral to pedal design.  They were the first...

Ambrosio Ener-n.m. Mod Record Francesco Moser Hour Record Lenticular Disc Wheel: Fiberglass (for display only)

This legendary front disc wheel is what Francesco Moser rode to his hour record of 51,151 km/hr in 1984, beating Eddy Merckx's 1972 record.  To be more accurate, this is a semi-production replica of the exact one Moser rode.  It was designed to...

Selle Italia Storika Ti Rivet Leather Saddle: Rare Collector's Model! Black (Display Only, cracked shell)

This radical saddle is one to hang on display and wait for people to go "what the hell is that?".  Selle Italia released both this heavily riveted version and a more common one that has it's leather panels stitched on instead of the rivets in the...

NIB/NOS Cane Creek World Bicycle Relief 110 Reserve Headset: 1 1/8" Threadless - Stainless Steel (29 of 500)

This is one luxurious headset! Cane Creek made just 500 of these back in 2009.  The prolific headset company raised $26,000 for the World Bicycle Relief through the sales.  The headset is made of high-spec LDX 2101 stainless steel, and features...

Aerolite Titanium Clipless Pedals: World's Lightest Clipless Pedals @ 118g (EXC)

Released to the public in the mid 1980's, Aerolite pedals were marketed to be the lightest pedals ever!  They are still made in much the same design, and retail for $300.  These are the older version made in the 1980's and 1990's.  Cleats...

1959 Open C Campagnolo " No Record" Strada High Flange Hubset: 36H - 120mm - Flat Blade QR's - RARE

This is a 1959 stamped first generation Record hubset! According to the history literature, these were produced from 1960 to 1963.  It's possible they used parts produced in 1959 to make these hubs released in 1960, and it's possible this was an...

CQP Cook's Dogbone Crankset: 176mm - Milled - 110/74mm - 46/36/24t

This 1st gen Cook's Quality Products crankset was the original "Dogbone" crank.  These came out of Gary Cook's workshop, whereas the Cook Brothers CBR/RSR Dogbone crank was based on Gary's design but produced by Jack Whitmer under Cook Brothers...

Campagnolo C-Record COBALTO Brakeset: Mounted on Show Bike & Near MINT - Front/Rear Pair

The legendary Cobalto brakes were released in 1986 or 1987, as a replacement for the problematic Delta brakes.  They were issued with both Super Record and C-Record gruppos.  They're largely a 1983 50th anniversary Super Record brake, with the...

Campagnolo C-Record COBALTO Brakeset: Mounted on Show Bike & MINT - Front/Rear Pair

The legendary Cobalto brakes were released in 1986 or 1987, as a replacement for the problematic Delta brakes.  They were issued with both Super Record and C-Record gruppos.  They're largely a 1983 50th anniversary Super Record brake, with the...