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WTD: Vintage bike parts/frames/etc

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  • 22-06-2020 1:04pm
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    8valve
    Registered Users Posts: 976 ✭✭✭


    As I'm constantly kicking myself for being last to the party every time anyone here's getting rid of old bike parts, I said I'd throw up a specific post to register my interest! LOL


    I am constantly restoring old bikes, predominantly racers, with the odd high nelly or vintage BMX thrown into the mix.


    I am always interested in old components, frames, wheels, Shimano/Mavic/Campagnolo/Suntour/Weinmann etc, so if you're clearing out the shed/garage/attic, feel free to get in touch.


    Just to clarify, this is separate to the bikes I recycle and rehome to people in need/families/charity organisations/etc. through the Rebike Community Initiative (800 bikes saved since 2014!).



    Vintage bike restoration is my hobby and if anyone is ever getting rid of old usable parts (or even damaged ones that would be useful for parts), I am more than happy to pay a fair price for them.


    Thanks for looking.
    P.


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    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,368 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    I have a few bits here that I'll most likely never use. I'll dig them out and see what I have.

    I definitely have some sachs huret parts.


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    Planet X
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    Couple of rear mechs in the shed, one's a Suntour I'm nearly certain.


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    Planet X
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    Shimano RD-A105 HL
    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Rare-Vintage-Shimano-Golden-Arrow-RD-A105-rear-derailleur/254613447920?hash=item3b4824e4f0:g:r10AAOSwouxe0~Kn
    ...and...
    Simplex SLJ 6600
    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Simplex-SLJ-6600-seventies-NOS/254507735471?hash=item3b41d7d9af:g:sXUAAOSwVjheQBV~ ....ouch!

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    Zen0
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭Zen0


    Have one of these: a Campagnolo 980 rear mech. Came on my Raleigh Clubman, which I traded in for my first mountain bike. One of the great regrets of my life.


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    8valve
    Registered Users Posts: 976 ✭✭✭8valve


    Planet X wrote: »
    Shimano RD-A105 HL
    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Rare-Vintage-Shimano-Golden-Arrow-RD-A105-rear-derailleur/254613447920?hash=item3b4824e4f0:g:r10AAOSwouxe0~Kn
    ...and...
    Simplex SLJ 6600
    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Simplex-SLJ-6600-seventies-NOS/254507735471?hash=item3b41d7d9af:g:sXUAAOSwVjheQBV~ ....ouch!

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    RnsETyil.jpg


    Ah fe(k! I searched the planet for an SLJ a couple of months back, for a Gitane Team Pro I was building, and couldn't find one!! Typical! Went with Mavic SSC in the end, to keep the French theme.



    Have a couple of Golden arrows here for Raleighs hat are mid-rebuild.


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    8valve
    Registered Users Posts: 976 ✭✭✭8valve


    Zen0 wrote: »
    Have one of these: a Campagnolo 980 rear mech. Came on my Raleigh Clubman, which I traded in for my first mountain bike. One of the great regrets of my life.




    Yes, please! Have a couple of Italian thoroughbreds in the pipeline and this would do nicely for one! Pm me price?


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    Zen0
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭Zen0


    8valve wrote: »
    Yes, please! Have a couple of Italian thoroughbreds in the pipeline and this would do nicely for one! Pm me price?

    It’s hard to tell what it’s worth. A quick google suggests that asking prices on eBay range from reasonable to wildly optimistic. For vintage stuff like this, its value is what someone is prepared to pay for it. So I’ll let you have it for free, if you agree to make a donation to Merchants Quay Ireland (www.mqi.ie).

    It would be good to know it will have a new life on a bike. Maybe post to a pic at some stage.


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    8valve
    Registered Users Posts: 976 ✭✭✭8valve


    Zen0 wrote: »
    It’s hard to tell what it’s worth. A quick google suggests that asking prices on eBay range from reasonable to wildly optimistic. For vintage stuff like this, its value is what someone is prepared to pay for it. So I’ll let you have it for free, if you agree to make a donation to Merchants Quay Ireland (www.mqi.ie).

    It would be good to know it will have a new life on a bike. Maybe post to a pic at some stage.


    That's very generous of you.
    I'm happy to make a donation to MQI.
    I'm based in Waterford, would you be able to post?


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    Zen0
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭Zen0


    8valve wrote: »
    That's very generous of you.
    I'm happy to make a donation to MQI.
    I'm based in Waterford, would you be able to post?

    PM me your address and I’ll post.


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    swarlb
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    Maybe the wrong place to post this but here goes anyway. I was reading through the various posts and began to get a bit nostalgic.
    Anyway, sometime back in the late 70's early 80's I traded in an MKM frameset to either McQuaid Cycles in Finglas or The Rutland near Parnell Sq in Dublin.
    A really nice purplish colour, it was a deal I regret doing but I hadn't the funds to buy a new frameset and some components.
    Chances are it's long gone, but you never know, someone might have it stashed away...


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    8valve
    Registered Users Posts: 976 ✭✭✭8valve


    swarlb wrote: »
    Maybe the wrong place to post this but here goes anyway. I was reading through the various posts and began to get a bit nostalgic.
    Anyway, sometime back in the late 70's early 80's I traded in an MKM frameset to either McQuaid Cycles in Finglas or The Rutland near Parnell Sq in Dublin.
    A really nice purplish colour, it was a deal I regret doing but I hadn't the funds to buy a new frameset and some components.
    Chances are it's long gone, but you never know, someone might have it stashed away...


    Maybe reach out to the gang on the Old Velos fb page?


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    swarlb
    Registered Users Posts: 1,244 ✭✭✭swarlb


    8valve wrote: »
    Maybe reach out to the gang on the Old Velos fb page?

    Not on FB, but I'll have a looksee... thanks.


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    8valve
    Registered Users Posts: 976 ✭✭✭8valve


    they have a website also.

    http://www.oldvelos.com/


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    swarlb
    Registered Users Posts: 1,244 ✭✭✭swarlb


    8valve wrote: »
    they have a website also.

    http://www.oldvelos.com/

    Thanks for that, I've been involved with old cars for years, but was unaware that there was a whole subculture out there into old bikes.
    I had a quick look on youtube and there is a whole raft of people comparing 'vintage' bikes with more modern stuff.
    From a quick look around it seems that....
    Gears have gotten lower, the idea of someone with a modern bike using a 53/44 x 13/18, or even a 52/42 x 13/21 is unheard of....
    And tyres seem to have gotten a little 'fatter'


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    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,368 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    swarlb wrote: »
    Thanks for that, I've been involved with old cars for years, but was unaware that there was a whole subculture out there into old bikes.
    I had a quick look on youtube and there is a whole raft of people comparing 'vintage' bikes with more modern stuff.
    From a quick look around it seems that....
    Gears have gotten lower, the idea of someone with a modern bike using a 53/44 x 13/18, or even a 52/42 x 13/21 is unheard of....
    And tyres seem to have gotten a little 'fatter'

    Much the same as you won't see many Model T or single cylinder motorbikes on the road either. :D

    The guy that runs old Velos is on boards Brendan Hennessy I think his name is and a sound fella.


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    MojoMaker
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    Plenty of singles thumping around - virtually all scooters are single cyls etc.

    Have never seen a Model T on the other hand :pac:


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    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,368 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    MojoMaker wrote: »
    Plenty of singles thumping around - virtually all scooters are single cyls etc.

    Have never seen a Model T on the other hand :pac:

    True but they're in the minority as opposed to being the only option previously, also alot of the cheaper super motos are thumpers and the KTM 390 is aswell I believe.


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    MojoMaker
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    We need more old bikes back on the road. Vive le steel!


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    El Tarangu
    Registered Users Posts: 1,615 ✭✭✭El Tarangu


    Don't have anything concrete to offer you OP (am not living in Ireland), but you're doing the Lord's work. I have a simplex groupset and a fork and another few bits that should be out cycling around; you have given me the impetus to finally put them up for sale and release them back into the world.


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    8valve
    Registered Users Posts: 976 ✭✭✭8valve


    El Tarangu wrote: »
    Don't have anything concrete to offer you OP (am not living in Ireland), but you're doing the Lord's work. I have a simplex groupset and a fork and another few bits that should be out cycling around; you have given me the impetus to finally put them up for sale and release them back into the world.


    Keep us posted when they are up for sale!


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    tjc28
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭tjc28


    8valve wrote: »
    As I'm constantly kicking myself for being last to the party every time anyone here's getting rid of old bike parts, I said I'd throw up a specific post to register my interest! LOL


    I am constantly restoring old bikes, predominantly racers, with the odd high nelly or vintage BMX thrown into the mix.


    I am always interested in old components, frames, wheels, Shimano/Mavic/Campagnolo/Suntour/Weinmann etc, so if you're clearing out the shed/garage/attic, feel free to get in touch.


    Just to clarify, this is separate to the bikes I recycle and rehome to people in need/families/charity organisations/etc. through the Rebike Community Initiative (800 bikes saved since 2014!).



    Vintage bike restoration is my hobby and if anyone is ever getting rid of old usable parts (or even damaged ones that would be useful for parts), I am more than happy to pay a fair price for them.


    Thanks for looking.
    P.

    I have Shimano Exage 300ex groupset somewhere. 7 speed and i think the wheels are there too.
    Let me know if you are interested and I'll organise some pics


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    8valve
    Registered Users Posts: 976 ✭✭✭8valve


    tjc28 wrote: »
    I have Shimano Exage 300ex groupset somewhere. 7 speed and i think the wheels are there too.
    Let me know if you are interested and I'll organise some pics


    That's great. Thanks a million.


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    magicbastarder
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    8valve, going to offer this to you if you're interested? please read the second and third links below, i'm not sure how fixable the damage is but i don't have the tools or skills, and the investment would not be worth it for a frame that's way too large for me anyway.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=114077886&postcount=6031
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=114104829&postcount=6067
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=114106531&postcount=6069


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    koutoubia
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    Would some Campagnolo Deltas be of any interest?
    Great condition Record Delta calipers with 3 point 'axis'.
    Record levers brand new. THese are the one that you can run the cables up pu the top old style or under the bar tape.
    BOught them for a L'eroica build but the build is not going ahead.


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    8valve
    Registered Users Posts: 976 ✭✭✭8valve


    koutoubia wrote: »
    Would some Campagnolo Deltas be of any interest?
    Great condition Record Delta calipers with 3 point 'axis'.
    Record levers brand new. THese are the one that you can run the cables up pu the top old style or under the bar tape.
    BOught them for a L'eroica build but the build is not going ahead.


    send me on some pics and I'll make sure I'm sitting down when you let me know the price :-)


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    spurious
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    Found these in a box of junk my brother left me to throw out. They are unused as far as i can tell, but could be 30 years old, maybe more. The big one has <48> stamped on it and the smaller one <39>. The cardboard insert says 'Shimano 600 Front Chain Wheel'.
    I can get them to Waterford with a friend if you are interested in them.


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    8valve
    Registered Users Posts: 976 ✭✭✭8valve


    spurious wrote: »
    Found these in a box of junk my brother left me to throw out. They are unused as far as i can tell, but could be 30 years old, maybe more. The big one has <48> stamped on it and the smaller one <39>. The cardboard insert says 'Shimano 600 Front Chain Wheel'.
    I can get them to Waterford with a friend if you are interested in them.




    That's fantastic! Thank you!


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    Thud
    Registered Users Posts: 2,547 ✭✭✭Thud


    Think i have some Campagnolo Victory brakes, derailleurs and wheels I could part with.
    Also a not very vintage 105 5500 full group set


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    waterford45
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    I have a few bits, probably need a clean up before I photograph them, so will get that done later in the week. Certainly a Stronglight Delta Chainset, Superbe Pro band-on front derailleur, Cinelli 66-44 (I think) bars, Cinelli 1A stem.


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    simo28
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    Thud wrote: »
    Think i have some Campagnolo Victory brakes, derailleurs and wheels I could part with.
    Also a not very vintage 105 5500 full group set

    I could be interested in the 5500 groupset if 8valve is not.


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