What component has seemed to elude you the most?

[jtakeda]

There are frames that are exceptionally hard to find and when you do theres always the size factor. We all know there are frames we want but are hard to find but how about components?

Components are usually available if you are willing to pay the price but some are just super hard to find.

For me Delta brakes-I've always liked the look and wanted to try them but the price has never been right.

and also this-which I finally found today

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3828/12398051623_d941413747_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57329557@N05/12398051623/)

What component has seemed to elude you?

[ultraman6970]

I can give you a tip where to find C/d and C deltas for fair price, if you are interested.

[CunegoFan]

Oakley Factory Pilots. The switch to Blades and Razor Blades was made as I got into cycling so I never bought a pair. Now I am thinking the face coverage would be good for winter use and when I want to look retro.

[christian]

Campagnolo 27.2 Record Ti post. Been looking for five days!

[merckx]

28 drill silver record hubset

[Ti Designs]

The 1975 Campagnolo Super Record read derailleur. It was the first year for Super Record, the derailleur was the same rounded side plate shape as the Nuovo Record, but used the titanium pivot bolts and had the new pulley cage.

[Roger M]

1st Generation C Record brake lever hoods in black. There's a couple pair floating around the auction place. but $100+ is too much(for me) for a two pieces of rubber.

[Joachim]

Bianchi EL/OS or Basso Astra EL/OS frame.

[crankles]

OMG! THE f-ing Unicorn of saddles. Holy Hell, if I see you rolling around oaktown on that I might just have to mug you. Damn nice find...it's one of my grails too!

[Wilkinson4]

Suntour hidden spring brake calipers.

mIKE

[Joachim]

Suntour hidden spring brake calipers.

mIKE

I'll trade you for a EL/OS frame :)

[d_douglas]

There are frames that are exceptionally hard to find and when you do theres always the size factor. We all know there are frames we want but are hard to find but how about components?

Components are usually available if you are willing to pay the price but some are just super hard to find.

For me Delta brakes-I've always liked the look and wanted to try them but the price has never been right.

and also this-which I finally found today

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3828/12398051623_d941413747_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57329557@N05/12398051623/)

What component has seemed to elude you?




That saddle is just so beautiful. I love my Aliantes, but if I was into Flites, I would be chasing after this thing as well ! Nice find...

[AgilisMerlin]

I have that saddle on my bianchi comm/mtb

It was given to me from a fellow mechanic/carpenter who died on his mtb.

I think of him almost everyday

Peace

[PacNW2Ford]

1-1/8" XTR M900 front derailleur, there may or may not be one in my house somewhere. That's elusive!

[choke]

FiR Tour Ceramic rims

FWIW, Deltas aren't that hard to find at a good price if you're just patient....and persistent.

[EricEstlund]

Shimano 28.6 front drl. clamps.

I have generally decided to not long for old parts- the new stuff is so good anyway.

[jtakeda]

FiR Tour Ceramic rims

FWIW, Deltas aren't that hard to find at a good price if you're just patient....and persistent.

I'm too cheap then.

[choke]

I'm too cheap then.Perhaps not....it all depends on what you consider a 'good price'. IIRC I paid $175 for the last set (CdA, which I prefer over Record) I bought.

[jtakeda]

Perhaps not....it all depends on what you consider a 'good price'. IIRC I paid $175 for the last set (CdA, which I prefer over Record) I bought.

Id consider that a good price. 150-180. I'm sittin till I find a 150 set.

[John H.]

http://www.oakley.com/products/7349/28518
They are doing a re-release.

Oakley Factory Pilots. The switch to Blades and Razor Blades was made as I got into cycling so I never bought a pair. Now I am thinking the face coverage would be good for winter use and when I want to look retro.

[cmg]

curently it's a 1" full carbon fork with a 52mm rake.

[Llewellyn]

A silver 30.6mm seatpost. Took me quite a while to finally find one - a Thomson.

[Steve in SLO]

The perfect saddle.

[thirdgenbird]

28 drill silver record hubset

You mean this guy?
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/wheel%20build/2010-09-08175355.jpg

[d_douglas]

A 1" Wound Up fork with a longish threaded steerer. I'd love to replace my old fork with one of these......

[johnniecakes]

A pair of Millard 700 high flange hubs with 32 holes

[DRietz]

You mean this guy?
-snip-

That's just a low blow...

[Javaman]

http://www.oakley.com/products/7349/28518
They are doing a re-release.

Holy crap! Awesome!

Been on a hunt for a set of NOS red Mavic OP rims. Always seem to miss them...

[uno-speedo]

An NOS Shimano SG-C (110 bcd) middle circular chainring in silver.

[m_sasso]

Some one point me to a reasonably priced Suntour XC Pro rear derailleur please!

[sales guy]

Holy crap! Awesome!

Been on a hunt for a set of NOS red Mavic OP rims. Always seem to miss them...

Same here.

[oldpotatoe]

Frame and Fork, any color, in 57 or 58.

[markie]

I want the canti' hangers that have an eye on the front and a stop sign at the back. I think they were from psyconaut sp?

Also a pair of shimano xtr m900 cranks. The silver square taper version. These are the prettiest cranks ever in my world!

[sales guy]

Also a pair of shimano xtr m900 cranks. The silver square taper version. These are the prettiest cranks ever in my world!

Not only some of the prettiest, but still most sought after and longest lasting. M900 series XTR is phenomenal components. They are out there on eBay. Some, NOS. Well worth the money.

[sales guy]

Frame and Fork, any color, in 57 or 58.

Agreed but in a 60 with 58 TT. 58.5 I can live with TT wise. Color, preferred in 7-11 livery. But will take Motorola. But I would have to build it period correct.

[sales guy]

My dream bike. I had the chance to buy on from Aerodyne directly back in the 90's. I have friends in South Africa who would have helped but I never did it. There is one out there on eBay every so often but they want 10 grand complete(the picture).

[gomango]

Frame and Fork, any color, in 57 or 58.

That's a shame.

I had a bit of trouble finding a home for my Kelme Century a year ago.

Your size as well. :(

[Joachim]

My dream bike. I had the chance to buy on from Aerodyne directly back in the 90's. I have friends in South Africa who would have helped but I never did it. There is one out there on eBay every so often but they want 10 grand complete(the picture).

I grew up 1 mile from Aerodyne and saw the development models.

[Joachim]

That Velocista Max in the classifieds slipped through my fingers when the guy was willing to sell the frame and fork only. I was thinking of selling a Super Record 11sp group and some silver alloy Chorus shifters to fund that. But... I recently emailed Zullo to ask about MAX and they do make a tig welded custom MAX.

[thirdgenbird]

Holy crap! Awesome!

Been on a hunt for a set of NOS red Mavic OP rims. Always seem to miss them...

Same here.

If either of you we interested, I've got a vgc set of red cxp33s. I would be very happy to work out a deal with a similar condition black or silver set.

[jet sanchez]

Frame and Fork, any color, in 57 or 58.

You've probably already seen this but, just in case:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eddy-Merckx-Century-Columbus-TSX-Team-Motorola-road-bike-frameset-RARE-/251446208339?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item3a8b5ca753

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/z6gAAOxyUrZS7nJU/$_3.JPG


I have been lucky lately, I found some Mavic SSC rims cheap and a Cinelli Speciale Corsa, also cheap. Nothing left on my list except a house ;)

[sales guy]

If either of you we interested, I've got a vgc set of red cxp33s. I would be very happy to work out a deal with a similar condition black or silver set.

I need the open pros for a helium wheelset I am redoing. Won't work. Sorry.

[Anarchist]

28 drill silver record hubset

This, like hens' teeth

[GuyGadois]

These. Or, I would like to find the springs to rebuild mine but I can't find them for sale anymore. Pity, I would love the heavier action. The search goes on.

http://www.rob4bike.com/images/photo_gallery/Campy_10s_012.JPG?rand=767207706

[Fixed]

1)Getting my merckx sent from Florida
2) a well made ti frame with room for 30 mm tires
Cheers

[RudAwkning]

I need the open pros for a helium wheelset I am redoing. Won't work. Sorry.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mavic-Helium-Clincher-rim-set-28-rear-26-front-hole-New-Rims-And-spokes-/191059241597?pt=US_Wheels_Wheelsets&hash=item2c7c04aa7d

[thirdgenbird]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mavic-Helium-Clincher-rim-set-28-rear-26-front-hole-New-Rims-And-spokes-/191059241597?pt=US_Wheels_Wheelsets&hash=item2c7c04aa7d

Not cheap, but red 26 hole rims are not an every day thing.

These. Or, I would like to find the springs to rebuild mine but I can't find them for sale anymore. Pity, I would love the heavier action. The search goes on.

These (springs) make the second item on this list I own.

[sales guy]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mavic-Helium-Clincher-rim-set-28-rear-26-front-hole-New-Rims-And-spokes-/191059241597?pt=US_Wheels_Wheelsets&hash=item2c7c04aa7d

I've seen them and saved them. The dude is. It's on his price. He had these and hubs and spokes bundled together for 500!! New in 96 they were 600.

I have a new front. I need a rear. Wouldn't mind a whole new setup but just need a 28 h red OP.

[texbike]

I've been looking for a C50 frameset in the Italian flag paint scheme (either ST01 or STIT) for several years in my size. One FINALLY popped up after about 4 years. It has the STIT scheme and is the only one that I've heard of in the U.S. or seen in pics on the internet. There are quite a few Extreme Powers with the STIT, but I haven't seen another C50.

Also, I looked for a set of early Record cranks with the raised pedal lip, a set of con dente pedals, and an early, 1st gen front Record derailleur for a Cinelli project for several years. They've all been located and I need to get the bike together soon.

texbike

[John H.]

I agree with Eric- best not to get caught up in old stuff.
11 speed is too different. 8-9 and 10 speed parts don't play that well.
Retro frames cost too much for a frame that will not ride as nice as a modern steel frame. Sometimes I have thoughts about a classic steel Colnago or Merckx but then I realize that my local-ish builder could build me one for not that much more than I would spend on the 20 year old frame. And the new one would ride better and be made for me.
Bars are coming out in classic versions again- and some of the newer versions work better with modern shifters.
It is just nostalgia.
Saddles might be the only thing worth hording.
I more pine for modern things that should exist but don't. Like carbon forks with taller axle to crown measurements. Or a sweet carbon fork that takes long reach brakes and fenders. Enve could easily make both of these. With the large amount of custom frame builders out there- they would sell lots of them.

Shimano 28.6 front drl. clamps.

I have generally decided to not long for old parts- the new stuff is so good anyway.

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

http://www.oakley.com/products/7349/28518
They are doing a re-release.

Where's the neon?!

Plus one on the white perf Flite, it's the one Flite I don't have.

[Gummee]

I've been searching for another Concorde Aquila in the PDM paint scheme to replace the one I sold in a fit of needing rent $. 54cm ish TT please.

...and a Colnago Master Olympic in the blue decor. Teammates of mine in college had em and I lusted after em then too.

Otherwise, there's not a whole lot of things I'm searching for. I'm always looking, but not for anything specific.

M

[jtakeda]

^^
I think I remember seeing one in an antique shop by my house.

Team issue, number hanger and all. Don't remember size though.

It's next door to the shop i need to go to next week. I'll sneak a peek.

[Gummee]

^^
I think I remember seeing one in an antique shop by my house.

Team issue, number hanger and all. Don't remember size though.

It's next door to the shop i need to go to next week. I'll sneak a peek.

That'd be awesome. Thanks.

Mine was complete to number hanger too. Sold it to a friend of a friend. Saw it at the 'Thurs Night Worlds' on Fiesta Island one evening. The guy had absolutely *beaten* on my baby! Paint chips. Scratches. The works. I about cried. I'm not anal about keeping my stuff spotless, but its usually clean and I try not to abuse anything. This guy? Not cut out of the same mold.

M

[cnighbor1]

Campagnolo 27.2 Record Ti post. Been looking for five days!
One on eBay now
friend made his own
took top from a normal Campagnolo record and used a 27.2 Ti tube glue the whole post together
He owns Davidson Cycles

[cnighbor1]

Campagnolo 27.2 Record Ti post. Been looking for five days!

seatpost campagnolo Chorus Titanium NOS, NIB, NEW size 27,2 vintage
eBay item number:

251446715962 $500

eBay item number:

261390995320 less dollars

eBay item number:

271391584166 under $100 so far

eBay item number:

151224020708

[Javaman]

If either of you we interested, I've got a vgc set of red cxp33s. I would be very happy to work out a deal with a similar condition black or silver set.

Don't have anything to trade. Pls let me know if you're willing to sell.
Thanks!

[buddybikes]

>>>component has seemed to elude you the most

A healthy knee :-(

[19wisconsin64]

I've been looking for a few years for these...if someone might know where I could get these rare Campy track cranks, in good condition, I'd be very grateful!

Cheers

[Look585]

High quality 24h front track hub. A Zipp would be best, DA, Superbe, Campy, Phil etc. fine too. Slotted for bladed spokes would be a big bonus.

[technicolor]

I've been looking for a few years for these...if someone might know where I could get these rare Campy track cranks, in good condition, I'd be very grateful!
Cheers
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=139009&highlight=colnago+pista

There are some on this Colnago that he said he part out.

[cnighbor1]

From a high to a low these have eluded me the most. see photos
I had a new rear once sold it
Still mad at myself
Charles

[Gummee]

High quality 24h front track hub. A Zipp would be best, DA, Superbe, Campy, Phil etc. fine too. Slotted for bladed spokes would be a big bonus.

How bout finding a D/A road hub and swapping out axles? Easier than finding hen's teeth.

I had a pair of 24/24 Superbe Pro hubs that I laced into 440s 'way back when.' Sold em a long time ago.

M

[bikinchris]

Oakley Factory Pilots. The switch to Blades and Razor Blades was made as I got into cycling so I never bought a pair. Now I am thinking the face coverage would be good for winter use and when I want to look retro.

You do know that Oakley is making these again?
http://www.oakley.com/store/collections/heritage-collection/?cm_mmc=google-semsearch-_-brand-products-men-sunglasses-_-heritage-collection-_-%5boakley%20heritage%5d

I hope I am not double posting something.

[GuyGadois]

A Flying Scot

Sentimental value. As a wee lad I met this chap while living in Scotland for a summer. He had a Flying Scot and I didn't realize until years later it was one of the coolest bikes ever. His nickname became 'The Flying Scot' because he could really move on that thing. We lost touch after I returned to the USA and I heard years later he took his life.

http://www.flying-scot.com/frame_images/s/18s_2/18s_2_fullside.jpg

http://classiccycleus.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Flying-Scot-1962-Catalogue.jpg

[ultraman6970]

KInd'a understand the rear one, but the front one? There is a reason to make a front one like that besides matching the rear one?

From a high to a low these have eluded me the most. see photos
I had a new rear once sold it
Still mad at myself
Charles

[Look585]

How bout finding a D/A road hub and swapping out axles? Easier than finding hen's teeth.

I had a pair of 24/24 Superbe Pro hubs that I laced into 440s 'way back when.' Sold em a long time ago.

M

Last DA road with standard 9x1mm axle was 7400. Very few 24s out there... :(

Sent from mobile device

[Look585]

Two more.

A pair of Campy Sigma Paves to ride on the Roubaix cobbles and a pair of Campy Sigma Keirin (standard or XL) to ride at the Vigorelli velodrome.

I don't believe the Keirins actually exist outside of this catalogue reference.

[Robbos]

This thread has a road theme, and I tend to do more road these days being a city slicker... but I lust over the Ibis Silk Ti.
In contrast to a lot of new bike bits, the suspension is wonderfully simple yet effective. No pivots to wear out, just the flex of the sheet ti chainstays, all giving 1.75" of travel. Oh, they come up from time to time on ebay and craigslist, but working in the community sector (on bicycle and active transportation promotion) does not afford me the monies to buy such a lusty object. But I have a wonderful Dekerf ST, so I should be happy and shut my gobberhole.
Sooooo pretty though. Liked their ti road bikes too.

[bluesea]

Golly gee a NOS Neutron wheelset, the non-tubeless one discontinued not too long ago. I finally have a suitable steed than can justify those shoes, plus I sold my last set, doh!

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P.S. Now this is a white Flite. Mine since new, its one of the few items I sold off forum with the going tariff rate attached. These Centaur SP's are imo the best Campy has made, both mechanically and aesthetically. Regret letting a sweet used one go a couple weeks ago.

Now that we're on SP's what happened to the 27.2 Fizik Cyrano, aluminum?


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8289/7701787694_0285cf4813_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pigmode/7701787694/)
DSC00156 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pigmode/7701787694/) by pigmode (http://www.flickr.com/people/pigmode/), on Flickr

[guyintense]

Syncros Revolution crankset. I'm kind of a nut for old Syncros and those cranks were always out of my reach.

[pavel]

Two more.

A pair of Campy Sigma Paves to ride on the Roubaix cobbles and a pair of Campy Sigma Keirin (standard or XL) to ride at the Vigorelli velodrome.

I don't believe the Keirins actually exist outside of this catalogue reference.


wow, those weights....

[markie]

Syncros Revolution crankset. I'm kind of a nut for old Syncros and those cranks were always out of my reach.

I had a pair, but needed funds to move a couple of years ago. Their sale payed for a lot of gas!

[oldpotatoe]

Two more.

A pair of Campy Sigma Paves to ride on the Roubaix cobbles and a pair of Campy Sigma Keirin (standard or XL) to ride at the Vigorelli velodrome.

I don't believe the Keirins actually exist outside of this catalogue reference.

I can get ya Record or Sigma Pave rims...28/36 or 24/28..respectively..after a small margin, "only" $300 each....

[ryker]

10s-style Record brake levers (w/o integrated shifters).

[oldpotatoe]

10s-style Record brake levers (w/o integrated shifters).

also pretty easy but expensive..$275 or so..

[Wakatel_Luum]

Croce D'Aune rear derailleur barrel adjuster...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/a4emyze9.jpg

[oldpotatoe]

Croce D'Aune rear derailleur barrel adjuster...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/a4emyze9.jpg

I have the female piece..and a cobbled barrel adjuster.

chisholm2744@comcast.net

[bikinchris]

When I was young, I wanted to build a set of Wolber Profil A rims. I had to settle on Matrix Iso C rims.
I also wanted a Austro Daimler Vent Noir bicycle. It came with Nuovo Record and was way out of my price range.

[tctyres]

Croce D'Aune rear derailleur barrel adjuster...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/a4emyze9.jpg

+1 Brake small parts are really hard, particularly mid-late 80s Campy and Dura Ace.

[Wakatel_Luum]

Tell me about it...found the part on eBay but $80 buying price is the bit I'm struggling with...

[DRZRM]

Let me know when you are ready to break open the piggybank, I have a set on my Fat Chance.

Syncros Revolution crankset. I'm kind of a nut for old Syncros and those cranks were always out of my reach.

[markie]

Let me know when you are ready to break open the piggybank, I have a set on my Fat Chance.

Can we see pics? I am dreaming of the Yo-Eddy blue-green fade.

[DonH]

I really want a nice Shimano XTR 27.2 seat post. Every one I have seen is pretty beat looking.

[oldpotatoe]

Tell me about it...found the part on eBay but $80 buying price is the bit I'm struggling with...

I have the female part.

I'll send it to ya for $6...

[tctyres]

I have the female part.

I'll send it to ya for $6...

I love it when this happens on a bike site.

[vav]

Zipp 102 16h front hub.

My WTB thread: http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=134131&highlight=zipp+102

Looks like this:
http://www.zipp.com/_media/images/support/identify/decal_timeline/ZIPP%20Model%20120%20%28102g%29%20hub%20-%202001%20175px.jpg

I bought one off ebay and "got lost" in the mail. Got my money back and everyhitng but I haven't seen another one listed since.

[93legendti]

I need the open pros for a helium wheelset I am redoing. Won't work. Sorry.

Why not helium rims? I have a set of nos helium tubular rims lying around...as well as 2 sets of Helium tubular wheel sets.

[93legendti]

Mods- maybe this thread could be a sticky or morphed into a Hard To Find WTB thread in Clasifieds?

[2wheelwill]

Oakley Factory Pilots. The switch to Blades and Razor Blades was made as I got into cycling so I never bought a pair. Now I am thinking the face coverage would be good for winter use and when I want to look retro.

I have a bunch of these from back in the day. Pm me if interested