Rare & Scarce Bike Parts

1970's Nitto Dynamic Ambrosio Quill Stem: 90mm x 25.4mm - 1st Nitto Stem! Fuji Finest (Near Mint, RARE)

This piece of cycling history is Nitto's first ever stem, circa Sometime in the 1960's to mid 1970's! Officially it's the Nitto Dynamic I, and is drastically different from the 1980's & later Dynamic...

Machine Tech Zero Flex QL Right/Rear Brake Lever: Vintage 1990's Cantilever - Silver

These rad levers were made in the USA from ~1996 to 1997 (via MOMBAT Timeline).  They released with the Machine Tech Zero Flex Cantilever brakes, and were reviewed as some of the best performing mtb...

NOS Two-Pin Dust Caps: Deeper Than Most - Chrome Plated Plastic

2-pin dust caps that look very similar to XT FC-M730 caps, but are a lot deeper front to back. Unsure who made these or why they're so deep. Condition New old stock! Slightest hints of shop wear...

Everest Nova 5 Speed Alloy Freewheel: 14-18t - Italian (2 Steel Cogs)

The Everest Nova alloy freewheel was often used on Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record bikes before Campy produced their own freewheels in the 1980s.  These are quite rare in the US.  This one is a Nova...

NOS Campagnolo Gran Sport Rear Derailleur: Steel Plated Bronze - 1950's - #1012/4 (Near Mint)

Nice example of the early Gran Sport rear mech. This is a 1950's version, identified via the barrel adjuster (ended sometime in the 50's) and toothless ball-bearing jockey wheels stock from those...

Grafton SpeedTraps Cleat Wear Tabs: Front & Rear Set (EXC)

Set of replacement wear tabs for your Grafton cleats! Comes with two front tabs and two rear tabs. Condition Excellent used shape. Some scratching but not much noticeable wear.

Grafton SpeedTraps CLEATS! Missing Cleat Bolts/Washers (EXC)

Incomplete set of Grafton cleats. These have the wing protectors, cleat screws, and main cleats/wear tabs. Condition Excellent used shape

NOS Campagnolo Nuovo Record Tandem Crank Arm: Captain Driveside - 170mm - #1051 (Take-Off)

Non driveside orphan arm for the classic NR tandem crankset. The "D" stands for right thread pedals (D and S stand for "Destra" and "Sinestra" in Italian) and this one being without a spider makes it...

NOS Vitus 979 / 992 Seatstay Cap Ear / Slug: For Right or Left (Sold Individually)

OEM replacement seatstay caps for the legendary Vitus 979 and 992 bonded frames from the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's! These were sometimes called ears, sometimes slugs.  They work for both right and...

NOS Vitus 979 / 992 Seatstay Brake Bridge: "B"

OEM replacement seatstay bridge for the legendary Vitus 979 and 992 bonded frames from the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's! Condition New old stock, slight shop wear Details

NOS Vitus 979 Non-Driveside Dropout: 58cm / 60cm

OEM replacement dropout for the legendary Vitus 979 bonded frames from the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's! These likely fit other Vitus / Alan models as well as bikes marketed by other brands using Vitus...

NOS Vitus 979 Non-Driveside Dropout: 55cm / 57cm

OEM replacement dropout for the legendary Vitus 979 bonded frames from the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's! These likely fit other Vitus / Alan models as well as bikes marketed by other brands using Vitus...

NIB/NOS Campagnolo Athena Syncro II Downtube Shifters: 7 Speed Indexed / Friction Front

Fresh set of Campy Athena Syncro 2 indexed DT shifters, complete with original cables. Condition True untouched new old stock in retail packaging, pristine. Details

Ballistic Titanium Seatpost: 28.6mm x 150mm - For Display or Parts Only

Rare early 2000's titanium post that's tragically been cut too short to 150mm. Great for parts or display! Condition Cut to 150mm and should not be ridden unless you can have 4 inches of post...

Campagnolo Nuovo Record High Flange REAR Hub: FRENCH - 32H x 130mm - Flat Blade QR (Barely Used Near Mint+)

Bit of an odd duck of a NR hub, French freewheel threads with 130mm spacing. Perhaps you have a modern or spread frame you're building into a randonneur? Or you have a 120mm / 126mm to swap in? Comes...

Salsa P10 DIRT DROP High Rise Quill Stem: 1" x 70mm x 26.0mm - 53 Degree - Black - Retro MTB (Near Mint)

The P7 (along with the 100mm 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...

OMAS Alloy Clamp Bolt & Nut for Campagnolo Front Derailleur / Shifter / Cable Guide: 2g (EXC+)

Rare high end upgrade clamp bolt and nut from O.M.A.S. circa 1960's, 1970's, 1980's. This is made for Campagnolo Nuovo Record, Super Record, Gran Sport, etc front derailleurs, cable guides, and clamp...

Campagnolo Gran Sport 1005/2 Front Derailleur: Matchbox Push Rod - 1950's - 1960's (Near Mint+)

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...

Campagnolo Spoke Protector: Plastic + Alloy Flange (EXC)

This cool plastic and aluminum dork disc is an ultralight model from the 70's and 80's.  It's fairly large, and will cover a 34t large cog for touring or mtb use. Condition Excellent lightly used...

NOS Campagnolo Gran Sport 3-Bolt Chainring Guard: 52t x 116mm - City / Cyclocross - RARE

Ultra rare Campy chainring guard for 116mm BCD 3-pin Gran Sport cranks! These are great both for cyclocross and for townie bikes to keep your skirt/pants out of the chain. The 3 bolt G.S. first...

Campagnolo C-Record / Croce D'Aune Powergrade Brake Levers (LOW MILES Near Mint++)

3rd/4th gen Corsa Record brake levers from 1987-1991.  These came with Delta brakes, and feature the Powergrade adjustment capabilities.  The Croce D'Aune and C-Record Powergrade levers are the same...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Det

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...