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Posted on January 8, 2020

American Classic Tri-Lock Headset (1993)

A slice of NOS headset exotica from Ohio, USA. The Tri-Lock was rarely seen in the UK in the early 1990’s, but here is a perfect example of this beautiful CNC machined headset anodised in blue.… Read the rest

Posted on June 3, 2019

Zero Components PROTOTYPE ‘Hermann The Stem’

Here we have a super-rare Zero Components ‘Hermann The Stem’ from the early 1990’s. Zero supremo Declan Hicks never got past the prototype stage with this insane stem and used it for promotional purposes only.

CNC machined from a single … Read the rest

Posted on April 23, 2019April 23, 2019

1980 Suntour VX-S rear derailleur (NOS)

This absolute beauty of a rear derailleur was intended for my super-rare Victor Vincente of America Topanga refurb project… which never saw completion before parting with it 🙁

Yes, the Suntour VX-S is the rear derailleur spec’d in the build … Read the rest

Posted on February 21, 2019February 21, 2019

YETI / Manitou 1 Brace Decal Kit Arrives

Yes, they are here! Prompted by a regular customer, we finally got around to photographing and selling these little beauties.

Now available in the Shop.
… Read the rest

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019

1983 Kraftwerk Tour De France (Cassette)

One of the great collectable Kraftwerk cassette singles is the Tour De France, and we’ve been luck enough to add this rare UK release to the collection.

Only released in 1983 as a standard single in the UK, but also … Read the rest

Posted on February 4, 2019

Panaracer Dart & Smoke Classic skinwall tyres (Reissue)

It is becoming increasingly difficult to find suitable New Old Stock (NOS) skinwall tyres for retro builds and, even if you find some, they are almost certainly fragile/cracked/dry and suitable for show bike installations only.

Fortunately, the 1990’s Panaracer Dart … Read the rest

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  • American Classic Tri-Lock Headset (1993)
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