Peugeot 103 from 70's
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Peugeot 103 from 70's
Pearl white, Record Du Monde. (ser# 0429340 - U010M 57)
Ergal wheels/clement TIPOs, bad MAFACs, Christophes, and some close ratio
We recklessly spent our youth together. Brought it out today and I think maybe for sentiment alone I'll make her into a ride again. Anyone know of this bike? Can post pics - if you're interested. Would appreciate suggestions on wheels/comps or whether I should just face the facts- that part of my life is long gone, let go of whatever the hell it is that I'm clinging to thinking that this bike was the catalyist of all things that were good and cheap and fun and easy... and ante up and turn the bike along with the VCR collection, the 35mm cameras and everything else that been replaced by whatever's new and hip... over to my ever appreciative trashman for his pleasure or end of day beer money fund.
thanks for indulging me.
Ergal wheels/clement TIPOs, bad MAFACs, Christophes, and some close ratio
We recklessly spent our youth together. Brought it out today and I think maybe for sentiment alone I'll make her into a ride again. Anyone know of this bike? Can post pics - if you're interested. Would appreciate suggestions on wheels/comps or whether I should just face the facts- that part of my life is long gone, let go of whatever the hell it is that I'm clinging to thinking that this bike was the catalyist of all things that were good and cheap and fun and easy... and ante up and turn the bike along with the VCR collection, the 35mm cameras and everything else that been replaced by whatever's new and hip... over to my ever appreciative trashman for his pleasure or end of day beer money fund.
thanks for indulging me.
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103 probably refers to carbolite tubing. Indicative of a lower end Peugeot. Not that that's bad; even the lower end makes a decent rider beater. Uo8? UO9? UO10? Need a picture, can likely get it from that.
Heck, fix it up and ride it. If the bike holds some memories, fix it up and have fun. I still have a PFN10E, purchased new in 1979... it has about two original parts left on it besides the frame (bottom bracket cups, rear derailleur, that's it, everything else is non-stock).
Heck, fix it up and ride it. If the bike holds some memories, fix it up and have fun. I still have a PFN10E, purchased new in 1979... it has about two original parts left on it besides the frame (bottom bracket cups, rear derailleur, that's it, everything else is non-stock).
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Some pics. Late nite, bad lite pics. And it's not rust. It's sawdust. Feel free to shoot me an email.
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Looks like a UO10. Yep, should have read the serial number, it's right there, d'oh. It's late.
The UO10 is an upgraded version of the venerable UO8, with stronglight cotterless cranks (marked peugeot) and alloy rims. I have one, it is a servicable bike I use for hauling loads and the like. I'll be riding it tommorrow to get groceries, in fact. Not high end, but certainly capable. The one sticky point, aside from the french or swiss threading, is the seatpost size-- if yours is like mine, it's a 24.4 mm, hard to replace.
The UO10 is an upgraded version of the venerable UO8, with stronglight cotterless cranks (marked peugeot) and alloy rims. I have one, it is a servicable bike I use for hauling loads and the like. I'll be riding it tommorrow to get groceries, in fact. Not high end, but certainly capable. The one sticky point, aside from the french or swiss threading, is the seatpost size-- if yours is like mine, it's a 24.4 mm, hard to replace.
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Wow. I just saw your post, I was busy adding toes. Thanks, you know what it is. I've never dealt with a post problem 'cause I've never had a need to change it. I love the seat. So...worth investing a little in until I decide what I want to ride when I grow up? And what? I wish it were as easy as chosing a camera or a handbag....
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I would overhaul the bike, replacing all bearings and adding new grease, replace the cables, housing, and bar tape. If the wheels are okay, keep 'em, but if they have a bunch of loose spokes or are way out of true, I'd find a new or better set of 27" wheels, probably scavenenging them off another bike, as I am wont to do. I would remove the seat post and stem, clean them, and put a bit of grease on each one, and re-install. Check the brake pads; if they are gone, replace with appropriate kool stops.
Then I'd ride it and enjoy.
Then I'd ride it and enjoy.
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Originally Posted by KirkeIsWaiting
Some pics. Late nite, bad lite pics. And it's not rust. It's sawdust. Feel free to shoot me an email.
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Originally Posted by platenspeler
After all those years, the feet are in better condition than the bike I think.
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Kirke,
Just went forty relative quick miles on my '68 UO8 this weekend. Love my bike. I'll tell you what yours needs most . . . RIDDEN!
Clean and repair. Live, Love, Laugh!!
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Jim- Invaluable amount of info. Thanks! Right down to the grease. I'm a few years displaced from real riding and I'm eager, obviously, to get back on the road. Riding a beach cruiser in flip flops is not a qualifier.
That's the bike or at least the frame anyway. I'm sure I bought it before '81 and I bought it used. I changed out the wheels, gear and seat. I think it was steel wheels that made the bike really heavy. Much lighter with alum and slicks. So where do I begin? Dismantle and clean. And determine what's worth keeping. Do you have good online sources for parts?
thanks!
That's the bike or at least the frame anyway. I'm sure I bought it before '81 and I bought it used. I changed out the wheels, gear and seat. I think it was steel wheels that made the bike really heavy. Much lighter with alum and slicks. So where do I begin? Dismantle and clean. And determine what's worth keeping. Do you have good online sources for parts?
thanks!
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The project at hand. That's exactly why I checked in here. This bike will get me back to riding again and naturally wanting something better!
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Oh, so it was the bike they were oogling! I always thought it was me! (long blonde, blue and those fine italian bike shoes)
Am I opening up a can of worms I might not be able to handle here? I should take the wheels in for a tune up and new tires. Although I wish I knew of a better bike shop. I'm an hr south of Philly and it might be worth the trip. Oh, I'm psyched - thanks!
Am I opening up a can of worms I might not be able to handle here? I should take the wheels in for a tune up and new tires. Although I wish I knew of a better bike shop. I'm an hr south of Philly and it might be worth the trip. Oh, I'm psyched - thanks!
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Oh, so it was the bike they were oogling! I always thought it was me! (long blonde, blue and those fine italian bike shoes)
Am I opening up a can of worms I might not be able to handle here? I should take the wheels in for a tune up and new tires. Although I wish I knew of a better bike shop. I'm an hr south of Philly and it might be worth the trip. Oh, I'm psyched - thanks!
Am I opening up a can of worms I might not be able to handle here? I should take the wheels in for a tune up and new tires. Although I wish I knew of a better bike shop. I'm an hr south of Philly and it might be worth the trip. Oh, I'm psyched - thanks!
But for me it was surely the bicycle that had all the attention.
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Hey, just looked at your locale. What's it like riding there? I'm afraid my trips to Baltimore have only resulted in water taxis to Fells Point. Or worse, never venturing any further than the bar at Phillips.
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Your bike actually may be swiss thread in the bottom bracket. Peugeot switched over at some time I haven't figured out yet, late 70's I think.
The weird threading usually is not a problem. It's usually on on the headsets and bottom brackets; the pedals and freewheels are more standard british thread. The headsets and bottom brackets on these things are tanks. They take a lot of abuse and keep working. Keep them overhauled, change out the bearings a couple times a year, and they'll be fine.
You can probably handle this. You might get a decent book on bikes. Since you're overhauling an older bike, a vintage Bike Manual like Richard's Bicycle Book, old editions of which can be found for a buck or two at used book shops, will do just fine.
The weird threading usually is not a problem. It's usually on on the headsets and bottom brackets; the pedals and freewheels are more standard british thread. The headsets and bottom brackets on these things are tanks. They take a lot of abuse and keep working. Keep them overhauled, change out the bearings a couple times a year, and they'll be fine.
You can probably handle this. You might get a decent book on bikes. Since you're overhauling an older bike, a vintage Bike Manual like Richard's Bicycle Book, old editions of which can be found for a buck or two at used book shops, will do just fine.
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Ok, the wheels are off. And I'm on my way.
A Marin (???looks "girlie"!!!) showed up in garage today. I don't know what it is or where it came from but I've got a ride for after I get done my work. Are there magic bike fairies?
A Marin (???looks "girlie"!!!) showed up in garage today. I don't know what it is or where it came from but I've got a ride for after I get done my work. Are there magic bike fairies?
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Ok, the wheels are off. And I'm on my way.
A Marin (???looks "girlie"!!!) showed up in garage today. I don't know what it is or where it came from but I've got a ride for after I get done my work. Are there magic bike fairies?
A Marin (???looks "girlie"!!!) showed up in garage today. I don't know what it is or where it came from but I've got a ride for after I get done my work. Are there magic bike fairies?
Perhaps a gift from the Gods? Odysseus?
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Originally Posted by KirkeIsWaiting
. . . never venturing any further than the bar at Phillips.
Riding in that particular area is great, little traffic wonderful country roads through
cornfields. . . I miss that.
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Originally Posted by wildjim
Pictures, Pictures, Pictures. . .
Perhaps a gift from the Gods? Odysseus?
Perhaps a gift from the Gods? Odysseus?
Yes...(wink).... from the gods. So they say "be careful what you wish for...". Should I hold off wishing for those 36 double D's?
So here it is. It not so nice, notice what the salt air does to metal here in my neighborhood. Not my kind of ride, tires wide enough to put on my VDub and some nasty shooby pedals. Someone left if for me in front of my garage. Might steal the brakes from it though. Go figure.
AND LOTEK....could use a little sneak away right about now. mmmm... crabcakes, a beer and some good bar chat.
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Originally Posted by TysonB
Kirke,
Just went forty relative quick miles on my '68 UO8 this weekend. Love my bike. I'll tell you what yours needs most . . . RIDDEN!
Clean and repair. Live, Love, Laugh!!
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Clean and repair. Live, Love, Laugh!!
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I have a 1977 UO-10 that I still ride, mostly with the kids. I've changed it to straight bars, but otherwise it's original and works just fine.
I find there isn't much information out there on the UO-10 model.
I'll keep it forever I guess.
I find there isn't much information out there on the UO-10 model.
I'll keep it forever I guess.
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Originally Posted by Applehead57
I have a 1977 UO-10 that I still ride, mostly with the kids. I've changed it to straight bars, but otherwise it's original and works just fine.
I find there isn't much information out there on the UO-10 model.
I'll keep it forever I guess.
I find there isn't much information out there on the UO-10 model.
I'll keep it forever I guess.
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Originally Posted by KirkeIsWaiting
Yes...(wink).... from the gods. So they say "be careful what you wish for...". Should I hold off wishing for those 36 double D's?
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Originally Posted by lotek
Uhm, skip the double D's, concentrate on a Confente instead.
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