Retro Bike Bits

evil_breakfast
evil_breakfast Posts: 473
edited September 2009 in Road buying advice
Decided to build me a retro (mid 80's) road bike for winter/commuting use, as well as refreshing my fettling knowledge.
quite fancy a 753 frame with campag components as i never had the opportunity of owning one in my youth.
Obviously going to keep an eye on CW for local Bike jumbles, but does anyone know of any websites that specialise in the selling of retro bits?
TIA
You're the light wiping out my batteries; You're the cream in my airport coffee's.

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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,716
    Ebay's generally your best bet.
  • ex-pat scot
    ex-pat scot Posts: 939
    http://www.retrobike.co.uk/

    Great place
    Commute: Langster -Singlecross - Brompton S2-LX

    Road: 95 Trek 5500 -Look 695 Aerolight eTap - Boardman TTe eTap

    Offroad: Pace RC200 - Dawes Kickback 2 tandem - Tricross - Boardman CXR9.8 - Ridley x-fire
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,321
    I normally buy old components including NOS on E-bay. there are many specialised sellers and they're pretty reliable and accurate in their description. Avoid buying stuff from America or Asia, but Europe is generally fine.

    You can also have a look at http://www.campyoldy.co.uk/ they stock some vintage stuff
    left the forum March 2023
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    How deep are your pockets? Some models of Campagnolo are pretty scarse and pricey - although the original Super Record can still be found in good condition for reasonable money. I'm not sure I'd choose 753 for winter duties - it's too thin and prone to corrosion- Columbus SL or SLX would be my choice, particularly something tasty and Italian.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..

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