Rare & Scarce Bike Parts

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...

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...

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

"BS" Bridgestone Wing Nuts: 5/16" - Alloy - Japanese (Pair, Near EXC)

Rare Japanese Bridgestone wingnuts! I haven't found any real info on these, but they sure seem scarce. Condition Excellent lightly used shape, minor patina Details 5/16" x 26tpi Pair alloy

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...

Cyclo Wing Nuts: 3/8" - Polished Alloy - 1940's 1950's - British (Pair, Near Mint)

Gorgeous and rare alloy wing nuts from the British branch of Cyclo (I think), circa 1940's and into the 1950's.  This is a medium polished version.  Condition Near mint lightly used shape, light patina Details 3/8" x 26tpi Pair Polished...

Reynolds Wing Nuts: 3/8" - Raw Alloy - 1940's 1950's - British (Pair, Near Mint)

Gorgeous and rare alloy wing nuts from the same brand who produced Reynolds 531 out of England, circa 1940's and into the 1950's.  This is a raw aluminum version.  Condition Near mint with a nice and light patina.  Lightly...

Reynolds Wing Nuts: 3/8" - Polished Alloy - 1940's 1950's - British (Pair)

Gorgeous and rare alloy wing nuts from the same brand who produced Reynolds 531 out of England, circa 1940's and into the 1950's.  This is a polished version.  Condition Parts of these wing nuts are brilliantly shiny and free of wear, and...

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...

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,...

Early Schwinn Paramount Head Badge: Screws - 1930's 1940's - Brass (Near Mint Wonderful Patina)

This gorgeous headbadge came off a collector's 1939 Schwinn Paramount, just the second Paramount model ever after its introduction in 1938. The same brass badge was used both pre-war and post-war, though this one has the well-earned patina of 80...

Brooks Saddle Badge: 1940s 1950's - Brass - Sans Serif - Rivets (Near Mint)

Rare earlier Brooks rear badge, from the pre-war era into the 1950's. Maybe your early B-17, B-66, B-15, Sprint, etc is missing its badge or has a beat up one? Great piece for your display case too! Condition Near mint with very little wear. There is...

Hetchins Head Badge: Unpainted Alloy - 1940s 1950s 1960s 2nd Version (Near Mint)

This gorgeous original headbadge was the second version of Hetchin's badges, the first being a brass one. This one is made from Mazak alloy, and was used from the early 1940's all the way through the 60's.  They had various levels of enamel, some...

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...

Cinelli 1R Flying C Pantograph Quill Stem: 125mm x 26.4mm - Polished (Near Mint)

This aero Cinelli stem from the 1970's and 1980's was the flagship model (this one is post-1978 due to the Flying C logo).  The 1R stands for 1 Record and features a cool hidden bar clamp bolt!  This particular stem is a rare version with...

NOS Ringle Moby Deuce Seatpost: 28.6mm x 360mm - Silver Anodized - Vintage 1990's MTB (take-off)

Gorgeous long example of one of the more popular seatposts for restored 1990's and early 2000's mountain bikes.  This 28.6mm size is needed for many vintage Ibis frames including Mojo Ti and steel, alloy Alibi, Ti Road, Cousin It tandem,...

NIB/NOS Shimano Ultegra ST-6500 / ST-6501 Name Plate Cover: RIGHT/REAR - Bracket - 9 Speed STI

Hard to find RIGHT SIDE OEM replacement nameplate / faceplate cover to fit both ST-6500 and ST-6501.  The plates are exactly the same for both models, the only difference being the 6501 now has the Flightdeck logo. Also fits Shimano 105 ST-5500 0sp...

NOS Campagnolo Nuovo Record Pista High Flange Hubset: 28H - 1036/A - (Take Off)

This track hub set is part of the Nuovo Record gruppo, and was often issued with the Super Record gruppo.  True Super Record hubs ONLY difference is they have 6/4V titanium axles (made by O.M.A.S.) and are exceedingly scarce.  Includes...