Rare & Scarce Bike Parts

WTB Speedmaster Cantilever Brakeset: Complete (Near MINT+ LOW Miles)

Designed by Charlie Cunningham, these "cantilever" brakes were the first mountain bike brakes to use linear pull springs.  They paved the way for the v-brake to take over the market.  Charlie made relatively few of these, and then passed the...

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...

Swift Industries Merlin Randonneur Handlebar Bag: 15L - Black (Near Mint+)

The discontinued 15 liter Merlin carries a serious amount of gear in style. It is quite similar to the Swift Industries Peregrine (formerly Ozette), just taller. Condition Just barely used, near mint or better. Hardly any wear except a bit of dirt...

Lawwill Leader 3 Linkage Suspension Fork: 1 1/8" - 1990's

Legendary and rare linkage fork from the 1990's! This is the production version built by Control Tech, the early prototypes were built by Mert Lawwill.   Condition Great used shape! Suspension action feels wonderful, no leaks. Some light to...

Rockshox Boxxer World Cup 26" DH Fork: 26" - 2005 - Grey - 20mm Thru Axle

Legendary downhill fork from Rockshox circa 2005. This was the first year with the beefy magnesium legs and clearance up to 26x2.8". Condition This one has some battle scars in the paint, but works well. It feels pretty smooth, though is a little bit...

Ibis Trials Frameset: 20" x 20" - Tange Switchblades - Rollercam Rear - US Made Custom - Black - Vintage 1980's

A rare custom US-built Ibis Trials frame from the 1980's, complete with a modified Tange Switchblades fork! This one uses 20 inch wheels front and rear, with rollercam brake rear and canti front.  The fork appears to have been a 24 inch wheel model,...

Mantis XCR-EC Elevated Frame: 1 of 4 w/ Alloy Welded Rear End! 18" - Polished - 1990's - RARE

Own a piece of American mountain bike history! This one of only four known XCR Elevated Chainstay frames Richard Cunningham of Mantis built in the early 1990's (~1991-1993) that were fully aluminum construction, IE alloy main triangle with a welded on...

Specialized Ground Control MTB Tires: 26 x 1.95" - Skinwall - 1980's (LOW MILES, PAIR)

This the first version of the legendary Specialized Ground Control mountain bike tire, introduced in 1986 and ran in this format through the 1980's (the 1990's saw renditions such as the Ground Control/S, Umma Gumma, Extreme, etc). Wonderful choice of...

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...

Ritchey Megabite Overdrive Skinwall Tires: 26 x 2.0" - Vintage 1990's (Barely Ridden, PAIR)

These legendary 1990-1995 MTB tires were Ritchey's early directional tires.  It features small closely spaced knobs for that ultrafast XC race feel, on dry hardpack. The Z-Max was the all-around fast XC tire for both dry and wet conditions, these...

NIB/NOS 2001 Manitou SX-100 Uppers: Stanchions - Crown - 1 1/8" Steer Tube

Replacement uppers for you 2001 SX 100mm! Condition New old stock in sealed retail packaging Includes Steerer: 1 1/8" threadless  Model: 85-9208

1987 Ritchey Super Comp Frameset & Fillet Bullmoose Bars: 19" - #9C51 - Unrestored - Rollercam F/R - Red

Rare version with rollercam brakes front and rear! A holy grail XC race MTB frame from the mid/late 1980's, handbuilt by the legend Tom Ritchey himself. The frame is fully fillet brazed with ultralight Tange Prestige 7/4/7 steel tubing. It comes with...

Thomson X2 Road Stem: 1 1/8" x 100mm x 31.8mm - 10D - Black (NEW)

Discontinued X2 stem from Thomson, a lighter version of the X4 intended for road use. Condition New in package, very slight shop wear Details Bar clamp size: 31.8mm Steerer clamp: 1 1/8" Stem Length: 100mm Rise: 10 degree Clamp: 4 bolt Type:...

NIB/NOS (Unica) Nitor Mod. 63 Seatpost: 27.2mm - Red Synthetic Friction Plates - 1960's / 1970's

The Nitor - Unica model 63 seatpost was released in 1963 and ran into the 70's.  It was a very expensive upgrade to the Campagnolo Nuovo Record 2-pin seatpost that was the gold standard of that era. These were only ever marked Nitor, which was...

NIB/NOS Weyless Hubset w/ QR Skewers: 36H - 1970's - Mirror Polish

Though these look like a product of the 1990's CNC era, these were actually made from 1974 to 1978 in the USA.  Great choice for Exxon Graftek, Teledyne Titan, Bruce Gordon, and other top shelf boutiquey USA made bikes of the era. They were designed...

NIB/NOS Suntour Superbe Pro Brakeset: CB-3600 - Short Reach - Nutted (Front & Rear)

These brakes were used for both the Superbe and Superbe Pro groups from about 1979 to 1986 with minimal changes. This is a later version indicated by the cone-shaped center nut where the earlier ones had acorn nuts. Made by DIA COMPE for Suntour, these...

NIB/NOS Suntour Superbe Pro Crankset: CW-SB10 - 172.5mm x 53/42t x 130mm - Dust Caps (Pristine)

This is an early version of the last gen Superbe Pro cranks that ran 1987-1994.  Until 1991, the arms had the SUNTOUR SUPERBE PRO logo in bold etching on the center flat of the arms.  Starting in 91, the logos moved to one of the side slants,...

NIB/NOS Shimano Dura Ace EX BL-7200 Brake Levers & Gum Hoods: Drilled - Vintage 1970s 1980s

Rare untouched set of EX levers with original tan gum hoods! The Dura Ace EX group ran concurrently with the wild aero 7300 Dura Ace AX series, circa ~1978 to 1984.  Condition New old stock in sealed retail package. Hoods feel great and show no...

Cinelli 1R OLD LOGO Quill Stem: FRENCH 22.0mm x120mm x 26.4mm - Ti Bolt - 1970's Early Version

Rare early version of Cinelli's top of the line quill, made even more scarce by being 22.0mm quill for French bikes.  French Cinelli stems are super easy to identify via a dimple above the top of the expander cone relief slots. It's also marked on...

NIB/NOS ICS Campagnolo Super Record Ti 1052/SR Front Derailleur: Chain Guide - Braze On - RARE!

This is an exceptionally rare 1985 Campy Super Record front derailleur that has been modified/improved by ICS (Ital Cicli Systems) to include a chain guide to prevent the chain from dropping off the inside of either big or small chainring.  This...

3ttt Team Aero Drop Handlebars: Flat Tops - 44cm x 26.0mm - 1970s/1980s (Near Mint+)

Obscure high end drop bars from the late 1970's to mid 1980's in the height of the aero era ruled by Dura Ace EX/AX.  The tops of the bars are slightly flattened, continuing onto the ramps slightly.  It's done just enough to aid comfort, but...

1920's Schrader Balloon Tire Gauge: Antique Bicycle & Automobile Historical Memorabilia

The Schrader valve (aka automotive valve) was invented in 1891 and patented in 1893 by August Schrader, and it became the predominant pneumatic tire valve for both bicycles and cars for nearly a century. This pressure gauge would have been found in the...

Bicycle Trouser Cuff Band: Italian Circa 1940's / 1950's - Steel

Rare mid century cuff to keep your pants out of your chain while riding. It appears in the 1950 Emille Bozzi cycling catalog (see images), and was likely made in the 1940's to 1950's. They became flimsy aluminum sometime in the 70's and shortly after...

NOS Bicycle Trouser Cuff Band: Italian Circa 1940's / 1950's - Steel

Rare mid century cuff to keep your pants out of your chain while riding. It appears in the 1950 Emille Bozzi cycling catalog (see images), and was likely made in the 1940's to 1950's. They became flimsy aluminum sometime in the 70's and shortly after...

Antique Bicycle Chainstay Bumper Protector Set: Pre War? Clamp On - Rubber & Steel

These rare pieces of bicycle history clamp towards the top of each chainstay and protect them when the bike is leaned against a wall or even laid down in a crash. They resemble a taillight from a 1950's or earlier automobile. I suspect these were used...

A. Duprat Maxiplume Crank Arm: Driveside - 50.4mm - 170mm - Cottered - French 1930's 1940's 1950's - Chrome

Extremely rare orphaned drive side crank arm from Andre Duprat, circa pre-war and into the 1950's. Duprat is perhaps most known for their nickel plated hollow steel cranks that were nearly as light as alloy cranks of the era and vastly stronger...

NOS British Lamp Bracket Mount: Steel

Basic raw steel light mount for. This is an antique-style lamp mounting bracket, for lanterns that mount on a bicycle's fork.  These were common on British bikes from the 1930's, 40's, and 50's as well as some French Randonneur bikes...

Heart Cutout British Lamp Bracket Mount: Chrome

Beautiful lamp bracket with a heart cutout, though the manufacture is unknown. This is an antique lamp mounting bracket, for lanterns that mount on a bicycle's fork.  These were common on British bikes from the 1930's, 40's, and 50's as well as some...

NOS British Lamp Bracket Mount: Satin-like Chrome

Beautifully finished lamp bracket, though the manufacture is unknown. The chrome is a "softer" appearance than your typical bright chrome. This is an antique lamp mounting bracket, for lanterns that mount on a bicycle's fork.  These were common on...

Constrictor Conloy Lamp Bracket Mount: Alloy - 1930's 1940's 1950's

This gorgeous lamp mount featuring their snake logo is among the most sought after lamp mount to come out of the British cycling scene. This is an antique lamp mounting bracket, for lanterns that mount on a bicycle's fork.  These were common on...

Reynolds Aluminum Lamp Bracket Mount: Chrome - 1930's 1940's 1950's

Very rare and lightweight alloy lamp bracket from Reynolds. This is an antique lamp mounting bracket, for lanterns that mount on a bicycle's fork.  These were common on British bikes from the 1930's, 40's, and 50's as well as some French Randonneur...

Chater Lea Lamp Bracket Mount: Chrome - 1930's 1940's 1950's (Near Mint)

Very rare and sought after lamp bracket from Chater Lea. This is an antique lamp mounting bracket, for lanterns that mount on a bicycle's fork.  These were common on British bikes from the 1930's, 40's, and 50's as well as some French Randonneur...

NOS Shimano XT M780 Left / Front Shifter Base Cap

Replacement oem basecap for your front SL-M780 Condition New old stock Details Front 

NIB/NOS Shimano XT SL-M740 Gear Indicator: Front/Left - Screws

Did your XT M740 8 speed shifter have a busted or ugly gear indicator window?  This is a rare offering of a new replacement indicator plate with screws!  This was the best of the XT 8 speed shifters, and is worth restoring.  The M740 was...

NIB/NOS Shimano XT ST-M739 Gear Indicator: Left/Rear - Screws

Impossible to source replacement gear indicator w/ screws for both SL-m739 shifter pods and ST-M739 combos. Condition New old stock in sealed OEM package.  Details Front / Left only

Avid Tri Align Cantilever Brake Arms: Matched Front & Rear Set - Black

These brakes came in a long arm version (3 3/8") and short arm (3").  This set has one of each.  People often put long brake arms on the front for extra power, and a short on the rear.  The arms come with pad retainers/bolts and bushings,...

Control Tech Stix Stumpy Bar Ends: Short Stubby Version - Vintage 1990's - Black (Near Mint+)

Rare short and stubby version of Control Tech's 1990's bar ends, officially named the Control Stix Stumpy. Condition Near mint or better with very few miles. Only a few very minor marks. Details Black

Shimano Deore XT II SL-M732 REAR Thumb Shifter: 7 Speed SIS / Friction (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

Clean XT thumbie! These last generation XT shifters ran from 1989 to 1992, and Shimano went Rapidfire shifter only in catalogs in 1993. These were likely issued for a year or two after 1992 for bikes that desired thumbies.   Condition Near...

Shimano XTR BB-M952 Bottom Bracket: Octalink V1 - 112.5mm (Near Mint)

XTR M952 bottom bracket's do not stick around on this site long, grab it before it disappears!  This is designed for use with M952 cranks, and provides a 47.5mm or 50mm chainring depending on spacers (two spacers included) used.  If you have an...

Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record Porta-Catena Shifter Set: #1013/6 (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

This is a rare 1970's and early 1980's shifters from the Campagnolo Nuovo Record Porta-catena 1013/6 downtube shifter system.  It's largely a standard friction shifter, but the lever has a flip lever which shifts the derailleur onto the chain holder...

Campagnolo #1014 Nuovo Record Downtube Shifters: Clamp On - Black Cable Stops - Flat Plates/Screws (Near Mint)

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 Near mint lightly used shape. Only very minor...

Tange TG-235 Threaded 1" Headset: 1980's Mid School BMX - Chrome Steel - ISO 27mm (Near Mint++ Low Miles)

This unique headset was very popular in the midschool BMX world circa 1980's Condition Near mint or better lightly used shape. Barely a mark past flange dirt and the slightest wrench marks on the flats. It looks even better in person! Show...

EDCO Competition Hubset: 36H x 8/9sp Cassette - 135mm - Polished (Near Mint+ Perfect Bearings)

High quality Swiss-made rear mountain bike hubset from the 1990's.  They're ultra smooth, bombproof, quite rare. Condition Near mint or better with low miles. Perfect bearings.  There's slight spoke hole wear and a touch of dirt in deep...

NIB/NOS Shimano XTR CN-IG90 Chain: 7/8 Speed -116L - M900 + M950 + Dura Ace 7400

This chain was part of the 1st Generation XTR M900 group and later M950 group as well as the Dura Ace 7400 series, and was the top chain available in the early 1990's.  It was often an upgrade to M737 and M739 groups, or Dura Ace / 600 on the road...

NOS Campagnolo Montreal 76 Clincher Rims: PAIR - 700c x 36H - Late 1990's - Silver -1st Version - RARE

Quite rare set of Campy Montreal 76 rims. These were part of a 1996-1999 series of rims commemorating The Olympics & their cities. This set is the first version Montreal 76, from 1998 only. They are deep box section, with a satin finish and...

Regina Oro 5 Speed Freewheel: 14-31t Wide Range MTB/Touring - Gold (Near Mint)

Great freewheel for your classic touring bicycle, early mountain bike or klunker, or your race bike that needs some more hill climbing gears!  The 14-31 wide range gearing is tough to find in the Oro.  The word "Oro" simply means "gold"...

VAR #02 3rd Hand Tool: Clamps Brake Caliper For Pad/Cable Adjustments (Near Mint+)

This may be the best third hand tool ever made!  It is an extra, or I would never sell it.  The arm's fork end and it's opposing side fit very well around most brake pads or caliper arms.  The action is super intuitive.  You hold it...

NIB/NOS Suntour Barcon Rubber Lever Covers: #1246 (Sold In Pairs)

Restore your classic retrofriction bar end shifters to their former glory with minty fresh lever blade covers! These are made for the Suntour 3090 shifters, as well as the Suntour shifters rebranded as Raleigh, Schwinn Approved, etc. They'll probably...