Rare & Scarce Bike Parts

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...

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...

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 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 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...