Mafac Course 121 Competition Half Hood Racing Brake Levers: Polished (Near Mint+, Dry Hoods)

This are the half-hood Mafac professional racing Course 121 levers from the 1960's, 1970's, and into the 1980's.  This is the racing version identified by the small adjuster barrels, vs the competition with larger barrels.  This pair has been...

Lyotard REF 45 CA-N Quill Pedals: 9/16" - Black Alloy Cages (Near Mint)

Rare black anodized version of the Lyotard 45CA pedals in English thread!  These are from the late 1970's into early 1980's. Condition Near mint lightly used condition with relatively low miles. Buttery smooth perfect bearings.  Just about...

Lyotard Berthet MB-23 Pedals: 9/16" English - L/XL Clips Christophe (EXC)

Lyotard's most popular pedal was named after Marcel Berthet, the three-time holder of the Hour Record.  The pedals were produced from the 1920s through the mid 80's with few variations.  They're popular with the randonneur crowd as well as...

Jeff Lyon L'avacaise Randonneur Frameset: 56cm x 54cm - 700c - Fillet Brazed Ultralight Steel - Paint Matched Pump (NM+ LOW MILES)

Drop dead gorgeous randonneuse frame, handbuilt in Oregon by Jeff Lyon and painted by the master, Keith Anderson.  This was built up and ridden just a handful of miles. I bought it for myself and realized it's just too small to build for myself...

Bayliss Wiley Bottom Bracket Cups + T.D.C. No4 Cottered Spindle: 130.5mm - 1940's 1950's (Near Mint+)

This British made cottered BB from Bayliss Wiley was a popular model on quality bicycles from the 1930's to the 1950's.  It's cups are machine faced, with lots of detail/texture.  The spindle is a T.D.C. (Thomas D Cross) model 4 in 130.5mm, for...

Cyclo Benelux Super 60 Rear Derailleur: 1st Type (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

Introduced in 1960, the Super 60 was Cyclo-Benelux's attempt at competing with Campagnolo and it's Gran Sport + Record drivetrains.  It was the companies first dual parallelogram derailleur, and was designed to be a top level racing model.  The...

Shimano Deore AX Touring Crankset: FC-DE30 / DE20 - 170mm x 50t - One Key Release

Before Deore was a mountain bike group, Shimano released it as its first touring specific group!  It has strong French influences (note the TA style spider), and features the Dyna Drive 24tpi pedal holes that Dura Ace AX and 600AX have.  These...

Huret Jubilee Downtube Shifters: Clamp On - 1970's - Black Covers (Near Mint)

1970's version of the gorgeous Jubilee downtube shifters!  These are on a clamp mount, though they can be run on braze on frames with standard Campagnolo shifter plates.  One of the most ornate and pretty shifter sets IMO.  The end caps...

Zeus Tubular Tire Holder: Ref 19 (Near Mint)

Spare tire holder for under your saddle, by Spanish company Zeus.  Great addition for L' Eroica bikes! Condition I'm torn whether this is very lightly used, or NOS with a touch of surface rust.  Rubber feels supple, but spiderweb cracking...

NOS Campagnolo Nuovo Record Headset: Strada #1039 - French

Campy Nuovo Record HS for your classic road show bicycle, in tough to find French threading.   Condition New old stock, never installed. Mint Details 1" threaded 25x1" French threads Steel Model: Strada 1039 Record

NIB/NOS T.A. Criterium REF #36 Cleats: Nail On - Silver

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, with nails  

NOS Huret Jubilee LONG Cage Rear Derailleur: #2248 - Touring - RARE (Take Off)

The rare long cage touring version of Huret's ultimate derailleur.  It features adjustable ball bearing jockey wheels and tiny hardware.  It weighs 145 grams, and is lighter than all but a few of the very lightest modern wonder short cage...

Rene Herse Rack Mounting Bolts For Cantilever & Centerpull (NEW)

This is designed for Rene Herse, Compass, and most Nitto racks with integrated light mounts.  It will likely work for other racks too.  The attachment includes a locknut, so you can adjust the beam angle by hand, yet the light...

Berthoud GB367 Pannier Set W/ Leather Strap & Spring Fixtures: Black/Natural (NEW, Pair)

These are Berthoud's medium panniers which are actually quite large at 33 liters for the pair. From the manufacturer—Pair of panniers with a slanted corner for heel clearance. Designed to fit on a rear lowrider rack. Thanks to the side laces,...

Track Wheelset: Prior Low Flange + Mavic Championnat Du Monde Montlery: Tubular - 36H - Fixed/Free Flip Flop

These sleek and gorgeous pista wheels were built by Bob Freeman of Davidson Cycles fame.  The hubs are 1940's / 1950's Prior track hubs, fixed/free type.  They are a one piece alloy shell design, with all their original axle hardware. ...

1954 René Herse 650B Randonneur Unrestored Show Bike: 61cm - 99% Original - RH Stem/FC/BB/BR/FD - Maxi CAR - Ideale Alloy - Mafac Open Back

See 100+ photos on my flicker! Click Here This gorgeous rarity is a 1950's top of the line randonneuse bicycle in a large size for riders roughly 5ft 9 to 6ft 2 tall. It was imported by Alex March for a US collector (confirmed by Alex) in recent years...

Early Lyotard Ref 669 Dust Cap: 1930's / 1940's - Knurled Edge Flat Head Slot - Course 460 / 240

This is a dust cap for the first gen Lyotard pedals from the 1930's and 1940's.  VERY scarce piece of Lyotard history. Condition Plenty of patina and tool wear to match the average patina on pedals this old, but perfectly usable.  Inside is...

Huret Jubilee Rear Derailleur: Short Cage - Non-Drilled - Chainstay Guide Clip (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 Campagnolo(?) BAR END Rear Shift/Derailleur Cable: 197cm - Nuovo Record / Gran Sport / Suntour

This appears identical to the Campagnolo #145 inner wire, but does not have the <C> on the head.  Unsure of make, though it could still be Campy Vintage bar end cables are braided instead of wound, to provide a much more flexible inner wire...

NOS Campagnolo #218 <C> BAR END Front Shift/Derailleur Cable: 153cm - Nuovo Record / Gran Sport - Vintage 1950's 1960's 1970's

Vintage bar end cables are braided instead of wound, to provide a much more flexible inner wire that lessens friction the extra bends around the handlebar produce.  The cables stay in coils, and don't return to a straight position once released like...

NOS Campagnolo #145 <C> BAR END Rear Shift/Derailleur Cable: 199cm - Nuovo Record / Gran Sport - Vintage 1950's 1960's

Vintage bar end cables are braided instead of wound, to provide a much more flexible inner wire that lessens friction the extra bends around the handlebar produce.  The cables stay in coils, and don't return to a straight position once released like...

NOS Modolo Grey Brake Cable (1) & Housing (2) Set: Ferrules - Vintage 1980's (Front & Rear)

Classic Modolo cable and housing set made by Casiraghi from the 80's.  These are extremely similar to Nuovo Record grey housing.   Condition New old stock, slight shop wear.  Cable is uncut Perfect for your pristine show...

NOS Mafac Rear Cable Hanger w/ Guide Pulley Wheel for Mixtie: For 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...

NIB/NOS Casiraghi Corsa Nuovo Record Grey Brake Cable & Housing Set: Ferrules (Front & Rear)

Casiraghi was the manufacturer of Campagnolo and Modolo cables in the classic era, and these are extremely similar to Nuovo Record grey housing.  The ferrules are similar but even nicer.  These were considered an upgrade from Campy/Modolo/etc...

T.A. "Plum" REF 417ab Alloy Water Bottle Cage: Dark Grey/Black - 46g (Mint Low Miles)

Rare aluminum version of the TA REF 215 bottle cage.  This one is a bolt on model, indicated by the "ab" in model.  It has a black plastic piece where the 215 has an off white one.  Killer choice for L'eroica bikes.  These were made...

NOS Specialties TA Alpe D'huez Water Bottle: Vintage 1980's - Dark Blue / White

Cool bidon commemorating the Alpe D'Huez bicycle race of the 1980's.   Condition New old stock, very close to pristine Details Made in France

1950's Normandy High Flange Hub Shells: Round Holes - Polished Alloy - 40H / 32H (Near Mint+)

Very rare 1940's through very early 1960's Normandy hub shells!  These have the round holes, identifying them as early model.  They changed to kidney shaped cutouts around 1962.  These were the same hub as the BH/Airlite RaceLite hubs,...

Campagnol0 Triple Chainring Bolt (830) & Nut (831) Set: 10pc - 1970's (EXC+)

These rare bolts came on the Nuovo Record 1049/3 standard triple crankset, from the mid 1970's.  This version used three 144mm BCD chainrings run inline, and a set of spacers between the small and middle (not included). Condition Excellent or...

IDEALE Campagnolo Nuovo Record Seatpost w/ Zeus Ref 510 Ears For Ideale Alloy Rail: : 27.2mm - #1044 (RARE!!!)

The gem of this post is the EXCEEDINGLY rare Zeus Ref. 510 saddle clamp ears that mod a standard Zeus/Campagnolo/etc 2-bolt post for use with an Ideale saddle with flat alloy/Duraluminum rails found on Ideale No. 48, 57 Record/Professional, 58, 59,...

Ideale #4 Saddle Clip / Seat Clamp For Flat Alloy Duraluminum Rails + 26.2mm Alloy Seat Pin

This is the seat clamp you need for your Ideale alloy-railed saddle.  The clamp was released in the 1950's and ran all the way through the 1980's somewhere, unchanged to my eye.  That means this is essentially period correct for all Duraluminum...

SIMPLEX Dual Tunnel Cable Guide Ref. 3594 L (EXC+)

Dual downtube shift cable guide.  This straight band clamp with the Simplex moniker was used in the 1970's and 1980's.  The earlier 1960's version had a pointed band with the S logo. Condition Excellent to near mint lightly used shape...

Specialties TA Pro 5 Vis Cyclotouriste Crankset: 170mm x 52/40T Double - French (Near Mint Low Miles)

Exceptionally clean randonneur or road crank with French pedal threads! The T.A. Pro 5 Vis (commonly called the Cyclotourist or Cyclotouriste) crank is considered by many touring and randonnee cyclists to be the finest crank ever produced (including Jan...

Milremo / Belleri Course Quill Stem: 22mm Insertion - 65mm x 25mm - Alloy (Near Mint)

This is Belleri's nicer stem from the 1960's and 1970's.  It is the Course model, and features gorgeous red/blue/white decals on quill and extension.  This stem was among Andre Bertin's products, which were all branded "Milremo" (bars and...

Mafac 2000 Centerpull Brakeset: Cable Hangers + QR Straddle Cables/Carriers - Polished (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

Exceptionally clean example of mid to late 1970's Mafac 2000 brakes!  The 2000 was a posh and polished version of the Competition which had a more raw finish.  Both the 2000 and Competition were high end alternatives to the longer reach Racer...

CLB Sulky Brake Levers: 1970's French Ultralight Road - 144g

These lithe levers appear in the 1975 CLB catalog, and weigh a scant 144 grams for the pair. Condition Great used shape, some marks on lever blades throughout

Velox Tressostar Super Tresse Ref. 90 Cloth Bar Tape: Black - Vintage 1970s (Sold individually)

Genuine vintage cloth bar tape from the 1960's or 1970's!  This is the real deal, appropriate for L'Eroica bikes, your old French randonneur bike, classic Italian racing bicycles, etc.  Cotton bar tape was the established norm from perhaps the...

REG Bicycle Reflector: Red - Vintage 1960's 1970's - Alloy Back - L Bracket

Shiny and pretty reflector from REG of Italy.  Likely 1960's to 1970's. Condition Excellent shape! Reflector part is very clean with no cracks or fading, back is clean, edges have some finish patina.  

Simplex SLJ / Criterium Downtube Shifter Clamp Adapter: REF 3675 (Near Mint)

This DT shifter clamp came on Simplex Super-LJ & Criterium shifters and possibly other models.  Note that this is the version with round shifter posts and may not work with other shift levers. Condition Near mint or better lightly used shape...

Velox Tressostar Super Tresse Ref. 90 Cloth Bar Tape: White - Vintage 1970s (Sold in Pairs 2 Rolls)

Genuine vintage cloth bar tape from the 1960's or 1970's!  This is the real deal, appropriate for L'Eroica bikes, your old French randonneur bike, classic Italian racing bicycles, etc.  Cotton bar tape was the established norm from perhaps the...

NOS Ideale #2 Saddle Clip / Seat Clamp: Chrome Plated - Standard Width 38mm

Clean and complete saddle clip for your Ideale saddle, or any other saddle with standard width rails.  This one has its original thin nuts! Condition New old stock, minor shop wear.  One nut has a few spots of rust.  

Mafac Racer Centerpull Brakeset + Course 121 Half Hood Levers: Straddle Cables / Hangers (Calipers Near Mint+)

Lovely set of Mafac Racer centerpull brakes from the 1970s and 1980s, plus Course 121 half hood levers (no hoods), front/rear cable hangers, carriers, straddle cables. Condition Brakes are near mint or better with minimal wear.  Pads have ~85%...

Stronglight 49D Cyclotourist Crankset: 170mm - 52/40t - French Threads (Near Mint++)

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...