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Sakae/Ringyo (SR) Super Apex NOS Vintage English Thread Bottom Bracket Lockring
£14.25 £15.00
✓ Original BB lockring - in production from the 1970s to the 1980s
✓ New old stock! Still unused after all these years
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Worldwide shipping
Sakae/Ringyo (SR) Super Apex bottom bracket lockring (or locking ring if you prefer), hailing from Japan and in production from the 1970s to the 1980s (yet still new & unused after all this time). Made from steel and weighing in at 16 grams. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike.
If you're taking part in L'Eroica or any other vintage event, this is fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong lockring
OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1970s & 1980s
Country - Japanese
Material - Steel
Weight - 16 g
Stock Code - D-G5-BB-L14V
*New old stock items may have marks from storage over the years, and as we often have multiples they can vary from piece to piece, but they are always genuine new & unused items.
TECHNICAL INFO
Bottom Bracket Thread Type - English Thread (British/ISO 1.37" x 24 TPI)
Thread Direction - Right
Thickness - 3.5 mm
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
EU Customers – for orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT will be collected at checkout – no extra import fees to pay on delivery! For orders over €150 any import fees will be payable to the carrier before delivery.
USA Customers – import fees are now collected at checkout for all orders to the US, so there won’t be any surprise charges when your order arrives.
Other International Customers – local import fees may still apply, charged by your customs office or courier before delivery. These are not collected by us, so please check your local rates before purchasing.
Any applicable fees will appear at checkout. -
▼SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- This product complies with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). Due to the product's age, extra care should be taken during installation and use.
EU Authorised Representative - Global Trade Department NI Ltd, Office 834, Unit 6, 100 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6AG, Northern Ireland
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▼HELP SECTION
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Bottom Bracket Thread Type - this must match the thread of your bottom bracket for the lockring to fit.
Thread Direction - most bottom brackets only have an adjustable cup on the non-driveside of the bike, so lockrings mostly thread to the right (clockwise), regardless of the thread type. However, some bottom brackets have adjustable cups on both sides so the thread direction may be different.
Thickness - this is rounded to the nearest 0.5 mm.
Sakae/Ringyo (SR) Royal / Super Apex NOS Vintage 1/4" Steel Bottom Bracket Bearings
£11.88 £12.50
✓ Original BB bearings - in production from the 1970s to the 1980s
✓ New old stock! Still unused after all these years
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Worldwide shipping
Sakae/Ringyo (SR) Royal / Super Apex caged bottom bracket bearing set (or ball races if you prefer), hailing from Japan and in production from the 1970s to the 1980s (yet still new & unused after all this time). The perfect finishing touch for your vintage bike, but great for bikes of the non-vintage variety too!
If you're taking part in L'Eroica or any other vintage event, these are fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong bearings!
OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1970s & 1980s
Country - Japanese
Material - Steel
Weight - 24 g
Stock Code - D-G5-BB-B10V
NB - Also compatible with other bottom brackets
*New old stock items may have marks from storage over the years, and as we often have multiples they can vary from piece to piece, but they are always genuine new & unused items.
TECHNICAL INFO
Bearing Size - 1/4"
Retainer - Steel
Bearing Count - 9 + 9
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▼SHIPPING, TAXES & RETURNS
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
EU Customers – for orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT will be collected at checkout – no extra import fees to pay on delivery! For orders over €150 any import fees will be payable to the carrier before delivery.
USA Customers – import fees are now collected at checkout for all orders to the US, so there won’t be any surprise charges when your order arrives.
Other International Customers – local import fees may still apply, charged by your customs office or courier before delivery. These are not collected by us, so please check your local rates before purchasing.
Any applicable fees will appear at checkout. -
▼SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- This product complies with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). Due to the product's age, extra care should be taken during installation and use.
EU Authorised Representative - Global Trade Department NI Ltd, Office 834, Unit 6, 100 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6AG, Northern Ireland
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▼HELP SECTION
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Bearing Size - most bottom brackets use 1/4" bearings, but there are some that use smaller sizes so it's advisable to measure your old ones or check with a local bike shop to be sure.
Retainer Type - you can use any type of retaining cage in any bottom bracket as long as the bearing sizes are correct.
Sakae/Ringyo (SR) Super Apex (AX-BS) NOS Vintage English Bottom Bracket Cups
£23.75 £25.00
✓ Original parts - in production from the 1970s to the 1980s
✓ New old stock! Still unused after all these years
✓ Worldwide shipping
Sakae/Ringyo (SR) Super Apex left and right bottom bracket cup set, hailing from Japan and in production from the 1970s to the 1980s (yet still new & unused after all this time). Made from steel and weighing in at 87 grams (for the pair). A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike.
These are compatible with Apex as well as Super Apex chainsets / bottom bracket axles.
OVERVIEW
Model ID - AX-BS
Production Era - 1970s & 1980s
Country - Japanese
Material - Steel
Weight - 87 g
Stock Code - D-G3-BB-CS24V
*New old stock items may have marks from storage over the years, and as we often have multiples they can vary from piece to piece, but they are always genuine new & unused items.
TECHNICAL INFO
Bottom Bracket Type - Square Taper
Thread Type - English Thread (British/ISO 1.37" x 24 TPI)
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▼SHIPPING, TAXES & RETURNS
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
EU Customers – for orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT will be collected at checkout – no extra import fees to pay on delivery! For orders over €150 any import fees will be payable to the carrier before delivery.
USA Customers – import fees are now collected at checkout for all orders to the US, so there won’t be any surprise charges when your order arrives.
Other International Customers – local import fees may still apply, charged by your customs office or courier before delivery. These are not collected by us, so please check your local rates before purchasing.
Any applicable fees will appear at checkout. -
▼SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- This product complies with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). Professional installation and regular inspections are recommended. Due to the product's age, extra care should be taken during use.
EU Authorised Representative - Global Trade Department NI Ltd, Office 834, Unit 6, 100 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6AG, Northern Ireland
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▼HELP SECTION
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Bottom Bracket Type - ‘square taper’, as the name suggests have square shaped axle ends that slot into the chainset and ‘cottered’ axles are round and secured by pins - pretty much every bike up until the 1990s would use one of these, cottered being the much earlier system.
Thread Type - this must match the bottom bracket thread on your frame. The 3 common thread types on classic and vintage bikes are English (also known as British or ISO), Italian & French, and are usually (not always!) found on frames built in their respective countries. If you're replacing cups, they often have the thread type stamped on one of them, if not there are a couple of things to look at; bottom bracket shell width (English & French = 68 mm, Italian = 70 mm) & drive side cup thread direction (English = left, Italian & French = right). The only curveball to watch out for here, although pretty uncommon, are Swiss threads (also found on some French frames, Motobecanes being one) which will have the same shell width & thread direction as an English thread frame but the actual thread pitch will be different. If none of the above matches what you have, there are a few lesser known varieties that will require some further research.
Sakae/Ringyo (SR) Apex / Super Custom 3P A-12 NOS Vintage 118 mm Bottom Bracket Axle
£28.50 £30.00
✓ Original part - in production from the 1970s to the 1980s
✓ New old stock! Still unused after all these years
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Worldwide shipping
Sakae/Ringyo (SR) Apex / Super Custom bottom bracket axle (or BB spindle if you prefer), hailing from Japan and in production from the 1970s to the 1980s (yet still new & unused after all this time). Made from steel and weighing in at 215 grams. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike.
This axle is also compatible with other SR chainsets from the same era, including Aerox, CR, CX & Silstar.
If you're taking part in L'Eroica or any other vintage event, this is fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong axle!
OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1970s & 1980s
Country - Japanese
Material - Steel
Weight - 215 g
Stock Code - D-G3-BB-AS19V
*New old stock items may have marks from storage over the years, and as we often have multiples they can vary from piece to piece, but they are always genuine new & unused items.
TECHNICAL INFO
Axle Type - Square Taper
Axle Markings - 3P A-12
Axle Length (D) - 118 mm
Axle Centre (B) - 52 mm
Axle Drive Side (C) - 35 mm
Axle Non-Drive Side (A) - 32 mm
Shell Width - 68 mm
NB: Check the help section to see how we take these measurements.
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▼SHIPPING, TAXES & RETURNS
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
EU Customers – for orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT will be collected at checkout – no extra import fees to pay on delivery! For orders over €150 any import fees will be payable to the carrier before delivery.
USA Customers – import fees are now collected at checkout for all orders to the US, so there won’t be any surprise charges when your order arrives.
Other International Customers – local import fees may still apply, charged by your customs office or courier before delivery. These are not collected by us, so please check your local rates before purchasing.
Any applicable fees will appear at checkout. -
▼SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- This product complies with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). Professional installation and regular inspections are recommended. Due to the product's age, extra care should be taken during use.
EU Authorised Representative - Global Trade Department NI Ltd, Office 834, Unit 6, 100 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6AG, Northern Ireland
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▼HELP SECTION
- We've provided reference below to illustrate how we take the measurements.
Axle Type - for square tapers, the ISO introduced a standard for European makers in the early 90s, JIS then did the same in Asia. Before then it was not so simple, and although there is a degree of interchangeability, the best way to make sure you have the right axle is to stick to the same brand from the same era, ideally the proprietary model.
Axle Length (D) - your crankset dictates the axle length you need and the recommendation should be used to avoid issues with chainline. If you're replacing an axle that works perfectly then this can be matched, otherwise you'll need to check the manufacturers spec, a good resource for older bikes is Velobase.
Centre (B) - measured from the outside of the 'shoulders' of the bearing races, as seen in the diagram.
Drive Side (C) - the right side (with any logos etc on the axle facing you), your right crank and chainrings will mount to this side.
Non-Drive Side (A) - the left side, where the left crank arm will be mounted.
Shell Width - the width of the bottom bracket shell the axle was designed to fit, measured at its widest point.
Sakae/Ringyo (SR) c.1984 Vintage 80 mm 1" Quill Stem
£38.00 £40.00
✓ Original part - in production from the 1970s to the 1980s
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Checked & cleaned
✓ Worldwide shipping
Sakae/Ringyo (SR) handlebar stem (or gooseneck if you prefer), hailing from Japan and dating back to 1984. Made from aluminium/steel and weighing in at 349 grams. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike.
If you're taking part in L'Eroica or a similar vintage event, this is fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong stem!
The stem's been carefully cleaned, thoroughly checked and graded as very good condition, but do take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition before you buy.OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1970s & 1980s
Country - Japanese
Material - Aluminium / Steel
Weight - 349 g
Stock Code - U-G1-ST235V
TECHNICAL INFO
Extension Length (ctc)* - 80 mm
Quill Size - 1"
Steerer Size (ID) - 22.2 mm (Standard)
Total Shaft Height - 190 mm
Clamp Size - 25.4 mm
*See help section.
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▼SHIPPING, TAXES & RETURNS
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
EU Customers – for orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT will be collected at checkout – no extra import fees to pay on delivery! For orders over €150 any import fees will be payable to the carrier before delivery.
USA Customers – import fees are now collected at checkout for all orders to the US, so there won’t be any surprise charges when your order arrives.
Other International Customers – local import fees may still apply, charged by your customs office or courier before delivery. These are not collected by us, so please check your local rates before purchasing.
Any applicable fees will appear at checkout. -
▼SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- This product complies with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). Professional installation and regular inspections are strongly recommended. Due to the product's age, extra care should be taken during use.
EU Authorised Representative - Global Trade Department NI Ltd, Office 834, Unit 6, 100 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6AG, Northern Ireland
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▼HELP SECTION
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Extension Length (ctc)* - we measure from the centre of the handlebar clamp to the centre of the shaft, to the point where the stem bolt passes through, to the nearest 5 mm. We always take this measurement in a straight line through middle of the extension, not along the top. In some cases the stem may be stamped with a different extension length as some manufacturers measured differently, but we always use our own measurement for consitency.
Quill Size - the most common size for classic and vintage road bikes is 1", this should be the same as the outside diameter of your fork's steerer column. Oversized steerers found on mountain bikes and later road bikes will be either 1 1/8" or 1 1/4".
Steerer Size (ID) - this is the most important measurement when checking the stem fits your bike. This should match the measurement of the inside of your fork's steerer column, where the stem will be inserted. The standard size for road quill stems was 22.2 mm, or 22.0 mm in France until the 1980s.
Total Shaft Height - measured from the top where the expander bolt head sits, to the bottom of the stem's shaft. To give you an idea of how high the stem can be set, there should be an absolute minimum of 50 mm inserted into the fork steerer, although most stems come with a 'minimum insertion line' to help with this.
Clamp Size - this should match the outside diameter of your handlebars and should be as close as possible to ensure a good and safe fit.
Sakae/Ringyo (SR) Custom-P5 (CT-P5) Laprade Fluted Vintage 27.2 mm Seatpost
£28.50 £30.00
✓ Original part - produced in the 1980s
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Professionally checked & cleaned
✓ Worldwide shipping
Sakae/Ringyo (SR) Custom-P5 seatpost (or seat pin if you prefer), hailing from Japan and in production during the 1980s. Made from aluminium/steel and weighing in at 289 grams - pretty lightweight for seatposts at that time. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike.
If you're taking part in L'Eroica or a similar vintage event, this is fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong seatpost!
The seat post has been carefully cleaned, thoroughly checked by one of our mechanics and graded as good condition, but do take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition before you buy.OVERVIEW
Model ID - CT-P5
Production Era - 1980s
Country - Japanese
Material - Aluminium / Steel
Weight - 289 g
Stock Code - U-SP208V
TECHNICAL INFO
Seatpost Diameter - 27.2 mm
Length (Centre of Rails to Base) - 195 mm
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
EU Customers – for orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT will be collected at checkout – no extra import fees to pay on delivery! For orders over €150 any import fees will be payable to the carrier before delivery.
USA Customers – import fees are now collected at checkout for all orders to the US, so there won’t be any surprise charges when your order arrives.
Other International Customers – local import fees may still apply, charged by your customs office or courier before delivery. These are not collected by us, so please check your local rates before purchasing.
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▼HELP SECTION
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Seatpost Diameter - this needs to match the internal diameter of your frame’s seat tube closely, it should be possible to insert the seatpost without force but the fit should be tight enough so it doesn’t just drop in, with no play once inserted. If you have a post that fits the measurement should be stamped somewhere near the bottom, if not you’ll need to measure with a caliper or seatpost sizing tool as the sizes go up in 0.2 mm increments.
Length (Centre of Rails to Base) - measured from where the centre of the saddle rails will sit once installed, all the way to the bottom of the seatpost. Normally there’s a mark to tell you how much of the seatpost needs to be inserted in the frame, however this isn’t always the case so we’d recommend allowing a minimum of 6 cm.