Rare & Scarce Bike Parts

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 1990's Velocity Aerohead Rims: 700c x 28H - Gold Anodized - Semi-Aero - RARE (PAIR)

Early version of the classically styled Aero-Head rims straight out of Australia! These are an early version based on the decal, and in rare gold ano. These would be wonderful for a 1990's to early 2000's road bike restoration or any bike that a pop of...

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...

Titan Luxe Quill Stem: 115mm - Belgian - Steel

Titan was a high end Belgian manufacturer of handlebars and stems from the 1930's through the late 1970's.  They are famous for developing the standard road drop bar shape, which is now referred to as the "Maes bend".  These were stock parts on...

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    

Huret Touriste Léger Rear Derailleur: 1940's - Alloy Plates (EXC)

This rare rear derailleur out of France circa wartime to post-war 1943 to 1950.  It was designed around the materials Huret could source during the war, thus the piano wire. The pulley cage slides along a rod that is held in place by two thick...

Cyclo Standard Rear Derailleur + Shifter + Cables: 1940's 1950's - C Hanger - English (Near Mint)

Introduced in 1932 as the British version of the French "Le Cyclo". The two of them basically ruled all the lands as of the cyclotourisme realm until the 1940's. It is a loop cable / Twin-Cable type, and is "neutral normal" meaning there is no spring...

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...

Le Cyclo Rear Derailleur / Shifter/ / Spring / 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...

Antique Leather Saddle Tool Bag: Black - Loop / Strap Closure - 1940's 1950's 1960's French or English

nice vintage under saddle bag for carrying tools and snacks, circa 1940's, 1950's? Extra thick and supple black leather, with a single strap through metal loop closure style. Tool bags are essentially small saddlebags that hang from your saddle's bag...

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...

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...

Selle SMP Lite 209 Saddle: White & Pink "Lady" - Stainless Steel Rails (NEW)

Harder to find white with pink version, that for no real reason says "Lady". Per the SMP website it's the exact same saddle as the solid color versions. It's not a women's specific saddle, both women and men give it glowing reviews. This model is a...

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...

Campagnolo C-Record A010 Rear Derailleur: 2nd Gen 1987-1989 (Near Mint)

Super rare new old stock example of the 2nd gen Campy C-Record rear derailleur circa ~1987 to 1989.  This second generation was in my opinion the most refined aesthetically out of the three generations.  It is easily distinguished by...

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...

Campagnolo Chorus 8/9 Speed Front Derailleur: 34.9mm - Pre 2000 (Near Mint)

This is a hard to source 8 speed into early 9 speed Chorus front derailleur that ran from about 1995 to 2000.  It has a flat outer plate without cutouts, and is the last version to not state 9/10 speed on the decal.  Condition Near mint...

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 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...

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...

NOS Selle Italia Dual Saddle: Wild Suspension Nose! Vintage Early 1990's - Black Leather

This rare and bizarre ~1992 saddle uses a suspension nose that follows the natural movement of the body to reduce pressure on the genitals when in the drops or climbing.  It has a loud rear bevel that somehow reminds me of a 1960's exotic sports car...

NIB/NOS 3T LESS 199 XL Drop Handlebar: 46cm (44cm) x 31.8mm - Top Shelf Ultralight - Anatomic Bend - Black - Vintage 2000's

Super rare, light, and stiff top shelf drop bars from the mid 2000's. It was often issued to pro race teams. The 199 is the claimed weight (of course some variance).  It's made from triple butted fancy alloy called Alutan Alloy, and it's hardened in...

NOS Wolber Super Champion Aspin Tubular Rim: SINGLE - 36H x 28" - Hard Ano Grey - Black Logo - Vintage 1980's 1990's

Very popular rim from made from very early 1980's to sometime in the 1990's.  These had a claimed weight of about 350g and were solid all around road racing wheels. Lightweight, but sturdy enough to build well and take a beating. This version is the...

NIB/NOS Wolber Super Champion Aspin Tubular Rims: PAIR - 36H x 28" - Hard Ano Grey - Black Logo - Vintage 1980's 1990's

Very popular rim from made from very early 1980's to sometime in the 1990's.  These had a claimed weight of about 350g and were solid all around road racing wheels. Lightweight, but sturdy enough to build well and take a beating. This version is the...

NIB/NOS Mavic GEL 280 Tubular Rims: PAIR - 36H x 28" - Hard Ano Grey - Vintage 1970's 1980's

The G.E.L. 280 was Mavic's top level ultralight racing tubular rim in the 1970's and 1980's.  They weigh a scant 280g. GEL stands for Gris Extra Legere (translates to grey extra light).  It was the progression of the earlier polished...

Campagnolo #630 Seat Tube Cable Guide Tube & Stop Clip w/ Pump Rest: Early 1950's "Brev Camp" - Bolt/Nut (Near Mint Lovely Patina)

This is a very rare early 1950's #630 downtube cable guide/stop with pump rest. It is stamped "BREV CAMP" instead of the more common world logo that was introduced somewhere in the mid 1950's.  It has a singular pump arm vs the #631's two angled...

Campagnolo Nuovo Record BMX RIGHT Driveside Crank Arm: 806/BMX - Blue Ano - 175mm (Thread Weirdness)

Orphan drive side arm for your Campy BMX cranksets! These were released only in 1980 and 1981, maybe 1982.  This is for use with one 1/8" chainring Condition Note there is something odd going on with the pedal threads. There's a wide ring line...

Campagnolo #1014 Nuovo/Super Record Downtube Shifters: Clamp On - Black Cable Stops - Flat Plate s (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 with low miles. Very slight wear,...

NIB/NOS Campagnolo #1014 Nuovo/Super Record Downtube Shifters: Clamp On - No Cable Stops

Super clean clamp version of the NR/SR DT shifters of the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Condition New old stock, never installed.  No cable marks in slots, clamp band appears to have never been bent around a tube.  The levers move very smoothly and...

NOS Campagnolo EC-RE113 Index Ratchet Ring: RIGHT 9 Speed Record & Chorus - Non-Recessed

OEM indexing shift disc for your early 9 speed Ergo shifter Condition New old stock Details Right/Rear Non-recessed *I do not have much knowledge on Ergopower brifter internals, and will not be able to answer compatibility questions well

Campagnolo Chorus Carbon 10 Speed ErgoPower Shifters: Triple/Double - ErgoBrain Computer (MINT Low Miles)

Fresh ErgoPower shifters from the first 10 speed Chorus carbon gruppo, plus an Ergo-Brain computer.  Tough to find in triple! The Ergobrain is Campy's version of Shimano Flightdeck, but better! It shows you which chainring/cog combo you're in,...

NOS DIA-COMPE Sidepull Brake Quick Release Barrel Adjuster: N & G-Series (Sold Individually)

This QR barrel adjuster came stock on various 1980's DIA-COMPE sidepull brakes. Condition New old stock Details Sold individually  Fits: G500, G500N, AC500G, AC-QS Series, QS-N Series, G-Series (G-500 / G530N / G730N), and others

Stella Azzurra Pisa Seatpost: 27.2mm - 2 Bolt - Alloy - Aero (EXC+)

Rare semi-aero seatpost from small Italian boutique Stella Azzurre, circa early/mid 2000's or a touch later. Two bolt micro-adjust clamp    Condition Post is near mint from just below the bottom of the decals to the top of the post. ...

NOS Huret Nervar 999 Spoke Protector: Chrome Steel - 7.5" - Cutout Holes / Slots - Shimano 3.3.3.

This cool steel dork disc was made by Huret in the 1970's and 1980's.  They seem to have made it for various brands—this one has the Nervar logo and the Shimano 333 disc seems to be the exact same. It's fairly large and will cover a 34t large...

1963 Masi Special Frameset: Nervex Pro - Pelà - 52cm - Fischer Crown (Restored, Near Pristine)

This Special is truly a special and rare frame, a significant piece of Italian road bike history.  From roughly 1960 to 1963 Faliero Masi contracted legendary master framebuilder Giuseppe Pelà to build a limited number of standout frames...

Ritchey True Grips End Plugs: Vintage 1990's (Pair, EXC+)

Rare original 1990's handlebar end plugs that came with True Grips from ~1992 to 1997+. They were found on both fillet brazed and tig welded frames such as the P-21, P22, Ultra, etc.  Condition Excellent or better lightly used shape. No damage,...

NOS Ritchey Lightning Rod Rear QR Skewer: SS - 135mm - Vintage 1990's (RARE)

This rare skewer came with the Comp wheelset & Expert group on Ritchey mountain bikes ~1993 to 1997+.  This is the stainless steel version, the titanium version was WCS only.  They were found on both fillet brazed and tig welded frames such...

Salsa Flip Off Titanium Rear QR Skewer: Turquoise No Logo Vintage 1990's - 135mm (exc)

Rare rear Salsa Flip-Offs ti quick release skewer. This 1990's version differs from the modern ones with its contoured lever face, lack of a decal on the lever, & black spacer pieces vs the modern's silver.  Maybe this is the last piece to...