Randonneur

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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...

NOS Mafac Competition / 2000 / Tiger Straddle Cables: Ball End - 115mm - Original (Pair)

Hard to source original double ball end straddle cables for the earlier Mafac Competition, GT, and Tiger centerpull brakes. ~115mm end to end Condition New old stock Details Sold in pairs

NOS Carlton Roadstar Fender Mount Tyre Savers Flint Catchers: 1940's 1950's - Rare! (Near Mint)

Obscure and cool fender mounted flint scrapers! They have a twisty wire and double springs to keep it securely mounted into two holes in the fender.  Richard Bryne's Speedplay Museum has a set of these with tags saying "Carlton Tyresaver", and PB...

ShockStop Handlebar End Plugs: 1940s 1950's British - Black (Near Mint, RARE)

Super rare rubber plugs from Shock Stop of England, circa 1940's and 1950's. The company was better known for their Shockstops Honking Rubbers from the same era. Condition Near mint used shape. Supple and not deteriorating. Some cracking in...

Handlebar End Plugs Lot: 1940s 1950's French / British - GEM - GB 30mm - Milremo - OGK - 6 Pc

Random lot of bar end plugs, mostly from the 1940's and 1950's. Condition Mixed condition. The GB is near mint though missing the "sleeve" portion. GEM is clean with a couple edge scuffs, OKG is near mint, one Milremo clean two dirty Details (1)...

GB Handlebar End Plugs: 1940s 1950's French - G. Blassieaux - 25mm - White (Near Mint, NOS?)

The French "GB" as in G. Blassieaux of Paris. No relation to Gerry Burgess or Gilles Berthoud. These lovely expander type bar end plugs were sold aftermarket. They were one of the most popular plugs for randonneur bikes in the 1940's and 1950's...

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...

French Wing Nuts Bulk LOT: 34pc - 8mm & 9.5mm - Huret Luxe / Sova / Torino / Etc

Big lot of 34 mostly French bicycle wingnuts!  Most are Huret luxe, Sova, and Torino but there are a few unmarked ones. Mix of front and rear. Mixed conditions. I'm not going to provide any other info on these, it's a bargain priced lot to grab...

Traité Wing Nuts: F/R Set 8mm & 9.5mm - Alloy - French - 1950's (EXC)

Well made front and rear set of forged wing nuts out of France. Amazing set for French restorations from the 1940's and 1950's! Condition Excellent to near mint lightly used shape, with a really neat looking patina. Worthy of show...

Tall Wing Nuts For Derailleur Protection: 3/8" - Heavy Duty - Chrome - Cutouts (Pair, Near Mint)

These wingnuts stand out from the dropouts to protect the rear derailleur. Gripfast is the most thought of maker of these taller wing nuts, but these are a little cooler. No logos with a nice cutout on the wings.  These are much heavier than most...

Ultralight Alloy Wing Nuts: 5/16" - 28g (Pair, Near Mint)

Very light aluminum wingnuts in the standard small butterfly shape. Unknown origins  Condition Near mint lightly used shape, minor patina Details 5/16" x 26tpi Pair Duralumin

NOS Ultralight Phillips Club(?) Wing Nuts: 3/8" - Nickel Plated? - 1940's 1950's - British (Pair)

These British wingnuts are among the nicest I've seen, and certainly the lightest steel ones.  They have a shiny finish, but its darker and smoother than chrome. Nickel maybe? Condition New old stock, very minimal patina Details 3/8" x...

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"...

NOS Velox Bottle Generator Cap

These little rubber caps go over the head of a generator bottle generator to help quiet down noise and smooth the action. Long out of production and hard to find. Condition New old stock, some of that tackiness that comes with age  

NOS CH. Pelissier Flint Catchers: 1960's 1970's French - Rare! Alloy

Ultralight minimalistic flint catchers made from thin alloy. Quite rare! These little gadgets hang from your brake bolts and gently "scrape" your tires clean from road grime and stray glass.  They had many names—tire scrapers, tire savers,...

NOS(?) Legnano Seatpost Binder Bolt: Stud & Wedge : 12mm 3pc - Original

Super rare seat binder bolt for Legnano and Frejus bikes from the 1940's 1950's and 1960's. This is the wedge and stud three piece version, 12mm diameter. It is part number 10221 in the 1949 Doniselli catalog. There was a run of reproduction ones done a...

NOS Alloy Seatpost Binder / Stem Clamp Bolt: Hex - Tabbed - M8 x 32mm - 1950's 1960's 1970's Vintage

Nicely made aluminum seatpost binder bolt, likely from the 1950's to 1970's. Ultralight at 7g for the bolt and nut.  If you know who made this please contact me. Condition New old stock, very close to pristine Details Alloy M8 x...

NIB/NOS T.A. Modele Turino REF #40 Leather Cleats: Anquetil - Nail On

The Specialties TA Modele Turino cleats are the leather version, and the lightest TA made. 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,...

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...

NOS Simplex JUY 59 Rear Derailleur & Shifter: Riveted Badge - Plunger Push Rod Design - 1959 & 1960 - RARE

The JUY 59 was introduced in 1959 as an updated replacement for the JUY 51.  The overall profile is relatively similar, and the 59 has some significant upgrades.  First it did away with the complicated and not that effective chain tensioning...

NOS Strawberry CycleSport Toutan Toe Straps: Nylon - Rainbow - Portland Oregon

Sweet rainbow colored toe straps out of Andy Newland's Portland frame shop, Strawberry Cyclesport.  Andy had them made for his shop by Toutan of France, who made these nylon straps in single color versions.   Condition New old stock,...

NOS Christophe D 496 Toe Clips: Small- Chrome (Sold in Pairs)

Christophe "D" clips are just a size designation to their standard 496 toe clip.  The horizontal logo was placed on the size small clips because there wasn't room for the vertical logos, just like the "Special" designation was only used on Large /...

NOS Milremo Campionissimo Christophe Toe Clips: Medium - Chrome (Sold in Pairs)

Are you tired of the same Christophe, Zefal, and Campagnolo toe clips EVERYONE is riding? These are Christophe 496 toe clips rebranded for British importer/distributor Milremo, and they're your inexpensive way to be different on your next L'Eroica ride...

NOS Huret Jubilee Rear Derailleur Cage Return Spring: #2219 - Short Cage (Lower)

We came into a little supply of Huret Jubilee rear derailleur rebuild parts!  This is the lower spring, technically the derailleur cage return spring.  This one is for short cage derailleurs only Condition New old stock. If you buy the...

NIB/NOS Vintage - Bottle Cage Clamps: 1970's 1980's - Screws/Nuts (Pair)

Do you have a frame that doesn't have water bottle braze on mounts? These are your solution! Includes flat head screws with nuts. Condition New in sealed bag (one opened to photograph). A few of these have a touch of finish wear from sitting around,...

NOS MAFAC Course / 2000 Brake Levers w/ 1 Brown Full Hood

This set of Mafac levers comes with one pristine full hood in brown with barrel adjuster and barrel adjuster cover! Racing levers to fit both half hoods (Course model) and full hoods (2000 model).  The model of these is determined by the hood and...

Mafac Course 130 Promotion Brake Levers: White Plastic Body & Barrel Adjusters - Hoodless Design (EXC+)

These surprisingly sleek brake levers are called both the Promotion and the Course 130 brake levers in Mafac literature from the 1970's and 1980's.  They were designed to be ridden without hoods, and thus have a smooth and continuous derlin plastic...

NIB/NOS MAFAC Racing Brake Levers: Twin Cable Tandem + Standard - For Half or Full Hood (Pair)

This is a lever set consisting of one twin cable lever and one standard single cable lever.  The twin cable lever is designed to control two brakes from one lever, and was marketed to tandem bikes (particularly when running both a drum brake and rim...

NIB/NOS MAFAC Course / 2000 Brake Levers: For Half or Full Hood (Pair)

Racing levers to fit both half hoods (Course model) and full hoods (2000 model).  The model of these is determined by the hood and the barrel adjuster.   Condition: New old stock in oem bag with model tag.  Pristine. First set...

NOS Alex Singer Cycles T.A. Water Bottle: White w/Red (Sold Individually)

Gorgeous genuine bottles for your Alex Singer randonneur or racing bicycle!  These are made by Specialties TA.   Condition New old stock, pristine!

Ideale 58 Cyclo-Cross Leather Saddle: Alloy Duralumin Rails & #4 Clip - 1950's (Rideable + EXC+)

Rare cyclocross saddle with flat duralumin rails from the 1950's.  This sat between the Ideale 57 and Ideale 59 road saddle, the big difference being the 58 has a snub nose to allow easier mount/dismounts.  Includes the original 1950's #4 seat...

Stronglight 63 SC Super Competition Crankset: 170mm x 52/45t - French (NEAR MINT+)

The rare Stronglight model 63 SC (Super Competition) was introduced in 1963 as an update to the 57 SC, their top of the line racing model. It's arm profile and double taper is similar to the 49D, but the SC line uses a star shaped 122mm integrated spider...

Pelissier 2000 Professional Rear Hub: Low Flange - 28H x 126mm - Silver (EXC)

The 1970's era 2000 Professional hubs were top of the line race level components, complete with sealed annular bearings. Quite rare, especially in 24 hole. Sought by time trialists and even randonneur riders Condition Excellent used shape.  Decal...

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...

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,...

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.  

Stronglight Competition V1 Headset: 1950's 1960's - Steel - Two Pin Nut - Toothed & Knurled - "V Type" Bearings - Marque Depose - French & Keyed (EXC+)

This is a show bike restoration grade top level French headset from the 1950's into the mid 1960's.  It's identified as the first gen model via the two pin top nut (well, technically 4 but they call it 2) whereas later Competition models had...

HIGH Polish 1950's 1960's French "Lugged" Quill Stem: Belleri / Guid Competition? 22mm Insertion - 70mm x 25mm - Alloy (Near Mint)

This gorgeous shiny stem is a bit of a mystery.  Its quill decal was used on Belleri (BF) stems, and the same faux lug shape was used on a Guid stem (which was made by Belleri).  Neither brand seems to have a match for this stem.  The...

Bicycle Quarterly Classic Bicycles Calendar 2015: 12 Frameable Art Prints - Rene Herse - Alan CX - Moser...

Yes, this calendar is 5 years old....but it includes twelve 12x12" photos that can be framed and hung on a wall! Condition  Near mint