Folding Bikes - Sort of a Folding Bike (Peugeot)

Hey everyone how's it going?

I actually came here to ask if anyone could help me identify the bike I purchased but i just happened to find it right now and I was typing this post. Anyway, now I can ask some other questions. I am new to these forums and pretty new to bikes in generals, as I haven't had once since I was kid. I have been searching for the right deal on a folding bike but haven't been able to pull the trigger and then I found this Peugeot on Craigslist [my pictures are at the bottom of this post]. While it's not a folding bike, this bike has a crank in the middle of the frame that allows it to be taken apart for easier storage/transportation. My question is, how should I go about restoring it and fixing it up? I would like to get it cleaned up (rust) and maybe repainted? Can anyone give me me an estimate on how much it would cost to do so? And if anyone is in the Santa Monica or San Diego area that knows anyone that can do the job, I'd appreciate it if you would direct me to them.

Thanks!


Found this on Google:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4440242504_d249e447a0.jpg

I found this picture from an older post on this forum:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/1807347415_dd032bb56f_o.jpg

That's a nice Peugeot with the 'racing chequers' of the marque. It has a cottered crank. If it's taken apart for lubing or maintenance, you're going to need new cotter pins - if you can get the old ones out without too much damage to the cranks.

So, for a dealer, you need one which specialises in classic and vintage bikes, and indeed, the Classic and Vintage forum on BF might be of more help. If you do it yourself, the usual parts for lubing and checks/replacement are the bottom bracket, the cranks, wheel hubs and all pivots. Cables can be a hidden weak point. The other option is to replace the drive train with new stuff, but older French bikes can be danged perculier in the bottom bracket department. Paint: the modern way is to strip the bike and have the frame powder coated. But then you'll lose the decals and the originality. Also when you strip - or have stripped - the bike, new problems like internal rust or immovable parts can be a nightmare. It's a labour of love, and only you can put a price on it.

Thanks for your reply. While I know I definitely want to make sure all the parts are in working order, I was contemplating if I should even paint it because like you said, I lose the originality and that's what I liked about the bike when I first saw the ad.

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Most of the charm is in the decals and originality, I think. The choice, as ever, is ripping it apart and repainting, or keeping the originals. It's tough call. Some of the old guys in C&V can get new graphics made up, I think.

As to the mechanics, I know zip about coaster brakes, but old lube in the headset and bottom bracket turns into a sort of brown, rust-filled abrasive goo after only a few years. Then wear, and expense, accelerates. All can be fixed though.

Bon chance!

If you're going to play with cottered cranks, get one of these cotter presses, made by a Bikeforums member. I have one, and it's money well spent. I butchered several cranks failing to remove the cotters by the hammer method.

http://bikesmithdesign.com/CotterPress/index.html

My question is, how should I go about restoring it and fixing it up? I would like to get it cleaned up (rust) and maybe repainted? Can anyone give me me an estimate on how much it would cost to do so? And if anyone is in the Santa Monica or San Diego area that knows anyone that can do the job, I'd appreciate it if you would direct me to them.

whats with the white stuff in the rear rack a pillow ?

I didn't see much rust cause i've seen worse and the paints not so bad either and could probably just be touched up on the chipped areas did you consider doing that?




If you're going to play with cottered cranks, get one of these cotter presses, made by a Bikeforums member. I have one, and it's money well spent. I butchered several cranks failing to remove the cotters by the hammer method.


those cotter press are beautiful I wish i had them at one time i was having difficulty removing a cotter pin

what brand is the two speed kick-back hub? Does it work? They are relatively rare and sought after, but you need to have some decent mechanic skills to work on them.

EM42 - I believe the previous owner installed a seat cushion? But it would be pretty hard for someone to ride on the back.

randya - I have no clue what a two speed kick-back hub is, I am complete newb. If you let me know though I can check it out.

Is the bike rideable at the moment are you riding it ?


I have no clue what a two speed kick-back hub is, I am complete newb. If you let me know though I can check it out.

DA 40 E comes with either a Duomatic or Automatic[after 1973] 2 speed rear hubs
the brake reaction arm should indicate that

if you look in the brake arm that attaches to the chain stay left side of the bike ....the arm should be stamped either Torpedo Duomatic or Automatic

The bike is ridable at the moment. I basically use it on Friday's to go to work.