Rik @ bikescape.org
I’m trying to find an online source for #VintageBike parts. I have a few 1960s/70s #Raleigh Sports 3 speeds that need attention. Brake pads, brake levers, and calipers are eluding me. Any #BikeTooter folks have suggestions? I’m avoiding eBay since everything there is way overpriced.
Aug 10, 2023 at 3:00pmWeb
Show threadknizerAug 10, 2023
@bikescape Harris Cyclery in Newton was my instinctive #OldBikes recommendation, but unfortunately they didn't survive 2020. I assume you're familiar with this site: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/oldbikes.html though Sheldon is no longer with us.
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Show threadRik @ bikescape.orgAug 10, 2023
@knizer Yeah, Harris was my go-to in the past and I haven’t found a replacement yet. The Sheldon Brown site is a gold mine - I hope it doesn’t go away any time soon!
Show threadJohn RobinsonAug 10, 2023
@bikescape I think you would struggle in the UK, the US…..
Show threadJokerAug 10, 2023
@bikescape punch in the make and model into your browser, it should lead you to a supplier. I did this with my schwinn ecotour and found a company in California that supplied everything. Schwinn didn't supply anything.
Show threadD's lack of faith in humanityAug 10, 2023

@bikescape For restoration or just for use?

I remember when you could pick up these old Raleigh bikes for $20 at a yard sale... ahh, the good 'ol days.

Show threadRik @ bikescape.orgAug 10, 2023
@denniskoch Just doing repairs to make them rideable again. I cherry pick the reusable Raleigh bikes & parts from the big bike pile at the dump. I try to stick with period parts since they tend to last much longer than modern replacements. (It’s amazing how easily they can be brought back with Evapo-Rust, some tin foil, and Boeshield T-9.)
Show threadD's lack of faith in humanityAug 10, 2023
@bikescape I wish I had some resources - looking around, it seems if you wanted stuff from the 80's/90's, those are a lot easier to find at this point. Granted, the 80's/90's parts should fit on a 60's/70's bike easy - with the exceptions of some mountain bike stuff, all the road bike stuff was pretty much interchangeable (as far as I remember). If I come across anything though, I'll share it!
Show threadPaul SouthworthAug 10, 2023
@bikescape Velo Orange is a good source for high quality modern repair parts for vintage bikes. Not particularly cheap, but no junk. https://velo-orange.com/
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Show threadjnbhlrAug 10, 2023
@bikescape I think I gor compatible brake pads of ebay. The style of brake calipers is the same as in modern rim brake road biles, so I'd guess lots of spare parts. Brake levers shouldn't be an issue as well as calipers are alike.