Folding Bikes - Peugeot Folder Info?

I will probably pick up this Peugeot folder tomorrow. Can anyone help identify it? The owner bought this bike new around 1973. It appears to have a derailleur shifter on the steering tube. I've never seen this combo on an older folder before. Any suggestions for cleaning rust off of chrome? The wheels look larger then 20". I've read on other forums that there were 22" wheels and tires at this time in bicycle history. Is it even possible to make modern 20" wheels work if this thing actually has 22" wheels?

http://flickr.com/photos/paulcstaley/1800605660/
http://flickr.com/photos/paulcstaley/1800603532/

Thanks

It has the large head tube design, which is too often ignored on modern folders (Moulton being the exception). I would like to see that on modern BF, Birdy, Swift bikes.

I would carefully inspect the tubing for rust on the inside. I would also guess that the wheels are 20" (451) rather than 22". If not, you'll have a difficult time getting decent tires for it. There is a 22" size, however: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html.

I will probably pick up this Peugeot folder tomorrow. Can anyone help identify it? The owner bought this bike new around 1973. It appears to have a derailleur shifter on the steering tube. I've never seen this combo on an older folder before. Any suggestions for cleaning rust off of chrome? The wheels look larger then 20". I've read on other forums that there were 22" wheels and tires at this time in bicycle history. Is it even possible to make modern 20" wheels work if this thing actually has 22" wheels?

http://flickr.com/photos/paulcstaley/1800605660/
http://flickr.com/photos/paulcstaley/1800603532/

Thanks

I've seen this type of folder before and it looks to me is a 24" wheel. It's also a 5 speed. It would make a nice bike with new parts.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll post my own pics tomorrow if I actually buy it. The tire size will probably be the deciding factor.

It has the large head tube design, which is too often ignored on modern folders (Moulton being the exception). I would like to see that on modern BF, Birdy, Swift bikes.

I would carefully inspect the tubing for rust on the inside. I would also guess that the wheels are 20" (451) rather than 22". If not, you'll have a difficult time getting decent tires for it. There is a 22" size, however: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html.


I think you will find the Peugeot's wheel size is 22"....the ones I see here locally are.

Thanks for all the help guys. I took too long and the bike is now owned by someone else. Now where is that R20 I'm looking for?

Yes it would of had 22 inch wheels
So here is a bit of useless info for you :)

In Oz in the late 1960 when Moltens were selling well
Both Peugeot and Malvern Star wanted to get in on the new wave.
So they both made a 22 inch bike
I have a Malvern Star
Here are the specs on it
1969 Malvern Star "Family" model
bicycle made in Mount Waverley, Melbourne, by
General Accessories,(serial number 1041574).
The bike was assembled in Australia from imported
Japanese parts.

Besides the rare 22 inch wheels, the Malvern Star also
has Shimano 3S three speed hub gears, mudguards, a chain
guard, and Araya chrome rims made in Japan.

It's a fun bike to ride and I still use it a lot... and I found where to get 22 inch tyers and tubes.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee220/Leigh_caines/Br012.jpg