ALTENBURGER Brake Lever for Vintage Eroica Bikes in Aluminium LF18

ALTENBURGER LF18: An Aluminium Brake Lever for Period-Correct Builds

The ALTENBURGER LF18 arrives as a used brake lever intended for vintage bicycles and Eroica-type machines. Its aluminium construction places it squarely in the lightweight component tradition, and the declared country of origin is Germany. For a restorer working through a German-branded frame or simply seeking a lever with continental character, the LF18 is a distinct option.

Oxidation is present and declared. That is a fact the merchant has noted openly, and it shapes how this part should be approached: as a candidate for cleaning, polishing, or patina-preserving assembly depending on the build.

As with every used item in this catalogue, the photos form part of the description and should be reviewed alongside the written condition notes.

Condition, Origin and Identification

• Manufacturer part number: 0000 (as declared in the product record)
• Country of origin: Germany
• Oxidation: Yes – visible on the part
• Material: Aluminium

Minor cosmetic defects or traces of use linked to prolonged storage, such as micro-scratches, may be present by default on used stock of this type. Major issues — rust, cracks, or bent parts — are declared in the description when they exist. On the LF18, oxidation is the declared condition point.

Key specifications

• Country of origin: Germany
• Oxidation: Yes
• Material: Aluminium
• Manufacturer part number: 0000

The lever shares its general family with other classic brake levers in the workshop, such as the Weinmann Brake Lever Vintage Bike Eroica LF12 and the Mafac LF5 Vintage Touring Bike Brake Lever 1970s, both of which sit in the same category hub of period bicycles and components.

If you are assembling a full machine, it is worth checking the tyres and handlebar stems ranges to keep the build coherent.