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Hi, I've just signed up to the bike forum having looked through some of the discussions with interset. Can any of you tell me more about the Peugeot MTB/Hybrid bike I have had for 10 years? I bought it 2nd hand so I don't have any of the brochure /sales info. The frame in silver and blue has the following decals "Tim Gould", "Shimano Team STI","Ritchey", "HLE Mangalloy", "Made in France".Hubs are Sachs-Maillard stamped 7V H41 92, The rims are marked Alesa Alloy, and it is fitted with 21 speed Shimano Altus C20 Shifters and gears. Despite the fact that the front suspension forks have become progressively stiffer, it gives me a reasonably comfortable ride on my daily commute. Is it worth investing in some new forks or start from scratch?
TuckerUK
09-03-05, 03:50 PM
I also own a Team Peugeot 'Tim Gould' MTB, in silver and blue. Same stickers as you have.
Sachs-Maillard hubs with Shimano 6-speed freewheel, Alesa eyeleted rims, non suspension.
Like you, I bought my bike second hand about 10 years ago (to replace my three week old brand new catalogue MTB which was stolen from my work!).
I have made a few upgrades already (Deore V brakes and levers, XT bottom bracket, 42/32/22 crankset, Specialized Crossroads tyres, all to replace worn/broken parts) and am now in the process of completely refurbishing the bike (Shimano 28-11 7-speed freewheel, LX front and rear mechs, STX shifters, SRAM PC-58 chain, LX headset, and a few other bits and bobs).
The bike is great for my needs (popping to the local shops, casual urban riding, some gentle off-roading), and with no Quick Releases anywhere, non fashionable frame style (with paints chips) and unexciting looks it doesn't attract unwanted attention.
I have scoured the WWW for info on this bike to no avail, so I'd love to hear from anyone knowledgeable on them.
Sorry I couldn't help with your question, but at least we seem to have the beginings of the only Team Peugoet 'Tim Gould' resource on the WWW!