Unbranded
Unbranded Fillet-Brazed Head Clip Vintage 60 mm 21.7 mm Quill Stem
£125.00
✓ Original part - in production from the 1930s to the 1950s
✓ Lightweight for the era - just 299 grams
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Professionally checked & cleaned
✓ Worldwide shipping
Unbranded vintage stem, most likely in production from the 1930s to the 1950s. Made from steel and weighing in at 299 grams - pretty lightweight for a stem at that time. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike too.
If you're taking part in L'Eroica or a similar vintage event, this is fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong stem!
The stem's been carefully cleaned, thoroughly checked by one of our mechanics and graded as good condition, but do take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition before you buy.OVERVIEW
Condition Notes - For head clip style headsets/forks only! Some damage to the bottom of the shaft as pictured.
Production Era - 1930s - 1950s
Material - Steel
Weight - 299 g
Stock Code - U-ST103V
TECHNICAL INFO
Extension Length (ctc) - 60 mm
Quill Size - 21.7 mm
Steerer Size (ID) - 22.2 mm (Standard)
Total Shaft Height - 93 mm
Clamp Size - 23.8 mm
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
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▼HELP SECTION
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Extension Length (ctc) - this is measured from the centre of the handlebar clamp to the centre of the shaft, to the point where the stem bolt passes through. We always take this measurement in a straight line through middle of the extension, not along the top.
Quill Size - the most common size for classic and vintage road bikes is 1", this should be the same as the outside diameter of your fork's steerer column. Oversized steerers found on mountain bikes and later road bikes will be either 1 1/8" or 1 1/4".
Steerer Size (ID) - this is the most important measurement when checking the stem fits your bike. This should match the measurement of the inside of your fork's steerer column, where the stem will be inserted. The standard size for road quill stems was 22.2 mm, or 22.0 mm in France until the 1980s.
Total Shaft Height - measured from the top where the expander bolt head sits, to the bottom of the stem's shaft. To give you an idea of how high the stem can be set, there should be an absolute minimum of 50 mm inserted into the fork steerer, although most stems come with a 'minimum insertion line' to help with this.
Clamp Size - this should match the outside diameter of your handlebars and should be as close as possible to ensure a good and safe fit.
Unbranded Swallow Style Laced Vintage Dark Brown Leather Saddle
£175.00
✓ Original saddle - produced in the 1950s
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Thoroughly checked & photographed in detail
✓ Worldwide shipping
Unbranded vintage saddle, most likely in production during the 1950s. Made from leather/steel and weighing in at 476 grams. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike too.
If you're taking part in L'Eroica or a similar vintage event, this is fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong saddle!
The saddle's been checked over and graded as good condition, but do take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition before you buy.OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1950s
Material - Leather / Steel
Weight - 476 g
Stock Code - U-SA138V
TECHNICAL INFO
Colour* - Dark Brown
Cover Material - Leather
Length - 275 mm
Width (Widest Point) - 155 mm
*The colour description is just a guide, please check the photos to get a good idea of the colour too, as we make sure these are as close to the true colour as possible.
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▼SHIPPING, TAXES & RETURNS
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
Unbranded Track / Path Vintage 700c/28" 1" Threaded Steel Forks
£145.00
✓ Original vintage forks - in production from the 1940s to the 1950s
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Thoroughly checked over & photographed in detail
✓ Worldwide shipping
Unbranded vintage forks, most likely in production from the 1940s to the 1950s. Made from steel and weighing in at 784 grams. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike too.
If you're taking part in L'Eroica, Anjou Velo, Velo Retro or another similar vintage cycling event, these are fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong forks!
The forks have been carefully checked by one of our mechanics to confirm there's no damage or alignment issues. If there are any minor defects worth noting we will do so in the overview section below. Please take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition of the forks before you buy.OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1940s & 1950s
Material - Steel
Weight - 784 g
Stock Code - U-FK30V
TECHNICAL INFO
Wheel Size - 700c/28"
Steerer Type - 1" Threaded
Quill Stem Size - 22.2 mm (Standard)
Fork Crown Race - 26.4 mm (ISO)
Brake Drop - 48 mm
Brake Fixing - External Hex Nut
Steerer Length - 191 mm
Threaded Section - 31 mm
Headset Thread - Standard ISO (24 TPI - British/Italian)
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▼SHIPPING, TAXES & RETURNS
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
Unbranded Track Vintage 700c/28" 1" Threaded Steel Forks
£135.00
✓ Original vintage forks - in production from the 1950s to the 1960s
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Thoroughly checked over & photographed in detail
✓ Worldwide shipping
Unbranded vintage forks, most likely in production from the 1950s to the 1960s. Made from steel and weighing in at 788 grams. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike too.
If you're taking part in L'Eroica, Anjou Velo, Velo Retro or another similar vintage cycling event, these are fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong forks!
The forks have been carefully checked by one of our mechanics to confirm there's no damage or alignment issues. If there are any minor defects worth noting we will do so in the overview section below. Please take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition of the forks before you buy.OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1950s & 1960s
Material - Steel
Weight - 788 g
Stock Code - U-FK32V
TECHNICAL INFO
Wheel Size - 700c/28"
Steerer Type - 1" Threaded
Quill Stem Size - 22.2 mm (Standard)
Fork Crown Race - 26.4 mm (ISO)
Brake Drop - 50 mm
Brake Fixing - Recessed Allen Key
Steerer Length - 199 mm
Threaded Section - 42 mm
Headset Thread - Standard ISO (24 TPI - British/Italian)
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▼SHIPPING, TAXES & RETURNS
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
Vintage Steel Chromed Tandem 75 mm 1 1/8" Quill Stem
£125.00
✓ Original part - produced in the 1950s
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Checked & cleaned
✓ Worldwide shipping
Unbranded vintage stem, most likely in production during the 1950s. Made from steel and weighing in at 371 grams. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike too.
If you're taking part in L'Eroica or a similar vintage event, this is fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong stem!
The stem's been carefully cleaned, thoroughly checked and graded as OK condition, but do take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition before you buy.OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1950s
Material - Steel
Weight - 371 g
Stock Code - U-ST131V
TECHNICAL INFO
Extension Length (ctc)* - 75 mm
Quill Size - 1 1/8"
Steerer Size (ID) - 25.4 mm (Standard 1 1/8")
Total Shaft Height - 160 mm
Clamp Size - 25.4 mm
*See help section.
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▼SHIPPING, TAXES & RETURNS
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
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▼HELP SECTION
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Extension Length (ctc)* - we measure from the centre of the handlebar clamp to the centre of the shaft, to the point where the stem bolt passes through, to the nearest 5 mm. We always take this measurement in a straight line through middle of the extension, not along the top. In some cases the stem may be stamped with a different extension length as some manufacturers measured differently, but we always use our own measurement for consitency.
Quill Size - the most common size for classic and vintage road bikes is 1", this should be the same as the outside diameter of your fork's steerer column. Oversized steerers found on mountain bikes and later road bikes will be either 1 1/8" or 1 1/4".
Steerer Size (ID) - this is the most important measurement when checking the stem fits your bike. This should match the measurement of the inside of your fork's steerer column, where the stem will be inserted. The standard size for road quill stems was 22.2 mm, or 22.0 mm in France until the 1980s.
Total Shaft Height - measured from the top where the expander bolt head sits, to the bottom of the stem's shaft. To give you an idea of how high the stem can be set, there should be an absolute minimum of 50 mm inserted into the fork steerer, although most stems come with a 'minimum insertion line' to help with this.
Clamp Size - this should match the outside diameter of your handlebars and should be as close as possible to ensure a good and safe fit.
Vintage Titanium O.M.A.S. Big Sliding Type English 112 mm Bottom Bracket
£115.00
✓ Original part - in production from the 1970s to the 1980s
✓ Professionally checked & cleaned
✓ Worldwide shipping
Unbranded vintage Titanium bottom bracket (or BB for short), most likely in production from the 1970s to the 1980s. Made from titanium/aluminium and weighing in at 149 grams - incredibly lightweight for a BB at that time. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike.
The bottom bracket's been carefully cleaned, thoroughly checked by one of our mechanics and graded as mint condition, but do take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition before you buy.OVERVIEW
Condition Notes - Used cups and axle with new sealed bearing units
Production Era - 1970s & 1980s
Material - Titanium / Aluminium
Weight - 149 g
Stock Code - U-BB169V
NB - Almost identical to the O.M.A.S. Big Sliding but without any markings to confirm maker
TECHNICAL INFO
Thread Type - English Thread (British/ISO 1.37" x 24 TPI)
Axle Length - 112 mm
Axle Type - Square Taper
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▼SHIPPING, TAXES & RETURNS
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
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▼HELP SECTION
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Thread Type - this must match the bottom bracket thread on your frame. The 3 common thread types on classic and vintage bikes are English (also known as British or ISO), Italian & French, and are usually (not always!) found on frames built in their respective countries. If you're replacing a bottom bracket the cups should have the thread type stamped on one of them, if not there are a couple of things to look at; bottom bracket shell width (English & French = 68 mm, Italian = 70 mm) & drive side cup thread direction (English = left, Italian & French = right). The only curveball to watch out for here, although pretty uncommon, are Swiss threads (also found on some French frames, Motobecanes being one) which will have the same shell width & thread direction as an English thread frame but the actual thread pitch will be different. If none of the above matches what you have, there are a few lesser known varieties that will require some further research.
Axle Length - your crankset dictates the axle length you need and the recommendation should be used to avoid issues with chainline. If you're replacing a bottom bracket that works perfectly then this can be matched, otherwise you'll need to check the manufacturers spec, a good resource for older bikes is Velobase.
Axle Type - you can tell which type of axle you need by looking at the shape of the bottom bracket hole in your crankset. For square tapers, the ISO introduced a standard for European makers in the early 90s, JIS then did the same in Asia. Before then it was not so simple, and although there is a degree of interchangeability, the best way to make sure you have the right axle is to stick to the same brand from the same era, ideally the proprietary model.