Used bicycle parts?

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Looking for "newer" brake lever hoods for my daily rider. Rubber on mine is hardened and cracking off. MUST have top cable routing.

I realize my daily rider is older than what some people are collecting as vintage bikes. But the general population won't take a second look at it, especially the bike thieves. It's all Campy except for the brake levers and I just use a cheap combination cable lock. Bike is always there when I come back.

Are there still any salvage type bike stores around? I have to admit I was a customer at Igor's shop in the old days. Almost anything in his shop was $5 bucks.

 

[GateKeeper]

your location would help, in those wanting to give you an idea of bike shops at least near you...

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[TK4]

East end T.O. - http://bikesauce.org/

 

[GreyGhost]

I have to admit I was a customer at Igor's shop in the old days. Almost anything in his shop was $5 bucks.

Cool bike. What campy line is on it? If you can't find new hood covers themselves, you can probably pick up entire bikes for not much more than the hoods would cost (and swap either the levers or hoods).

Igor was still making a killing at $5 a part.

 

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your location would help, in those wanting to give you an idea of bike shops at least near you...

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Sorry. I'm in Mississauga. I was expecting downtown TO would be most likely sources.

 

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Cool bike. What campy line is on it? If you can't find new hood covers themselves, you can probably pick up entire bikes for not much more than the hoods would cost (and swap either the levers or hoods).

Igor was still making a killing at $5 a part.

The oldest parts I could find was the Valentino Extra set. Took off the front derailleur for a cleaner look. The front crank and brakes are a little newer. Also had to switch to 700 wheels when decent 27 tires became rare.

If I can find a cheap large chain ring, I would cut all the teeth off and use it as a chain ring guard beside the small ring I'm running now. Of course pile of Shimano rings I have don't fit.

 

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East end T.O. - http://bikesauce.org/

Thanks. This is exactly the kind of place I was looking for. Might have to drop in a couple of times before I find what I want.

 

[TK4]

Queen West -

http://bikepirates.com/

 

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Queen West -

http://bikepirates.com/

Saw their site also has links to other similar shops.
I used to volunteer at this type of place a long time ago. It was set up in the Dufferin mall underground parking lot. We mainly built bikes for the local kids and serviced whatever came in.

 

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I need top cable hoods too. Let me know if you find them. I taped mine hockey tape.

Carbon fiber is a fad...

 

[TK4]

I need top cable hoods too. Let me know if you find them. I taped mine hockey tape.

Carbon fiber is a fad...

Steel is real !

 

[TK4]

One more place for you to try if you can't find elsewhere -

https://mariposabicycles.ca/

I gave them one of my old bikes (a Pinarello), and they're pretty cool people.

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