Rare & Scarce Bike Parts

Suntour Superbe Pro MKII RD-5200 Rear Derailleur: Black Lightning + Polished Gold! Carmichael Pulleys - 1980's - Friction (RARE)

Super rare black ano and polished gold version of the MKII Superbe Pro rear derailleur! The vast majority of these were a matte champagne-silver color, and this was a special edition made for the Cannondale Black Lightning. This one has upgraded...

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...

NIB/NOS San Marco Titanio 200 Saddle: Early 1990's - Rare MTB/Road

The Titanio 200 was named for it's titanium rails and 200 gram weight. It ran parallel with the carbon San Marco Karbonio the only difference being the rails and the Bontrager KA Karbonio K651 which had additional cutouts at the rear end. It is...

LP Composites Bar Ends: Braided Carbon - BE/8 - Black/Yellow (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

Very rare set of straight and short bar ends, circa 1990's and made in White Salmon, Washington. These straight versions are much harder to find than the curved LP Braids & Braids Jr. Perfect for your retro mtb restoration Condition Near mint or...

Kashima Five Gold 4P NJS Saddle: Keirin / Track - Vintage 1980's - 44mm Rails - Black Leather

Early version of the Kashima FG4P saddle! The vintage versions of the FiveGold use standard 44mm rail width to fit your standard track/road/bmx seatpost, while the modern reproductions use a special narrow 30mm rail spacing that requires a special...

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 A022 Front Derailleur: Braze On - 2nd Gen 1984-1991 (Near Mint+)

This 2nd gen FD was made from late 1984 to 1991.  It is easily identified as 2nd gen by the flat cage plates (1992+ 3rd gen FD had a bent inner plate for better indexed shifting), mount bolt in the middle of the body (1st gen was at very bottom),...

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...

Drillium Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record Crank Arms: #1049/A: 170mm - Italian Flag Infill - Dust Caps (Barely Used Near Mint++)

Gorgeous NR/SR crank arms with nice reducing diameter drillings in the flutes. The holes are infilled with the Italian flag colors, red/white/green/white/red. Includes original mounting bolts and dust caps. Great attention getting detail for your...

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...

Campagnolo Athena D500 Sidepull FRONT Brake: Monoplaner Styling - 1988-1992 (Near Mint)

These C-Record era brakes are often confused with Monoplaner brakes.  While they are the same basic shape and era, true monoplaner brakes feature both arms "hinged" together.  They are both in the same plane (thus mono-planer) and neither side...

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 Super Champion Competition Arc-En-Ciel Tubular Rims: PAIR - 36H x 28" - Hard Ano Grey - Vintage 1970's 1980's

These legendary rims were favored for their 330g to 345g low weight, reliability, and ease of building.  Arc-En-Ciel translates directly from French to "arc in sky", aka rainbow.  This dark grey hard ano version came in sometime in the late...

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...

1995 CODA M501 Crankset: 175mm x 42/32/22t - Silver (DISPLAY ONLY)

Gorgeous but flawed mid 1990's mtb crankset that was stock on Cannondale's high end models in 1995.  The M501 was the first of this design, but was recalled due to the arms/rings being made from too soft of an alloy.  This one shows the...

SRAM Grip Shift SRT 800X-11 X-Ray Twist Shifters: ODI Yeti Grips - 8 Speed - 3x8 - 1990's (Near Mint)

Rare top shelf SRT-800 XRAY Gripshifters for 1990's retro mtb builds! This is a barely used set, complete with original manual and sealed packet of Grip Shift SRT Series Grease.  These have ODI Yeti grip covers in translucent. Condition Near mint...

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 Combined Handlebar End Plugs: 1950's - Patch Kit & Weed Stash - RARE!!!

This rare part turns the inside of your bars into a place to stash your shit so the cops can't find it! Or just a patch kit and some cash! The Constrictor labeled plugs seal the compartment up.  They show up in the 1955 Constrictor catalog and a...

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...