A PY-10 followed me home
12-07-15, 03:52 PM
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A PY-10 followed me home
I have been stuck at home due to doctor's orders after surgery from just over 2 months. I have not been on my road bike for all of that time. I have had lots of time to clean and tune my bikes and even ordered and installed new parts just because I had time. But there seems to be a problem with my recovery at least that is what I am telling my wife. I went over to a friends house to look at some of the restorations and builds he has in his garage and spent the day with him. After I got home I noticed a Peugeot PY-10 Frame, fork quill stem and French drop bar sitting in the back of my car. The only thing I can figure out is it must have followed me home. I did take it to the bike shop and order a part or two but I attribute that to my recovery as well.
12-07-15, 06:51 PM
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Hey, y'know, these things happen.
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12-07-15, 07:04 PM
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You can just set it back loose, or, worse yet, take it to the local co-op. I hear those older frames sometimes don't get picked up by people looking for young, fresh frames.
Your only move at this point is to take care of it, feed it, and take it on long rides. You'll have a loyal friend in the end.
Your only move at this point is to take care of it, feed it, and take it on long rides. You'll have a loyal friend in the end.
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12-07-15, 07:11 PM
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What are the plans for this new Frenchy? Single speed?
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12-07-15, 08:06 PM
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Yes I am thinking I need a SS/Fixed Gear and with the rear dropouts on this frame that would work. I have ordered a bottom bracket and headset and am debating on the wheels and cranks. But I am in no hurry at this point. If I can get it done by the end of February I will be happy. I have a wool Jersey from the time period and I ordered a matching cap. I may have to brush up on my French.
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Make sure that's not one of those "Death stems" on that bike. I think they are quite easy to spot....
Pull up the stem an check if it has square ended stem neck tube expansion cuts for its quill wedge......
The square ends on the cut provides stress risers where cracking starts...
Pull up the stem an check if it has square ended stem neck tube expansion cuts for its quill wedge......
The square ends on the cut provides stress risers where cracking starts...
12-07-15, 09:11 PM
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What is the lineage from the PX-10 to the PY-10?
12-07-15, 10:00 PM
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I miss those days when I used to own a car and frames would mysteriously show up in the back seat.
12-07-15, 10:10 PM
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From what I understand the company opened a new prestige frame shop about 1975 and started producing 531 bikes that were supposed to be the same as the team bikes that won the TDF. It seems that in France they had a lot of custom ordered bikes with the team frame. They called these team bikes PY-10 to diferenciate from the PX-10 even though the PX-10 was the standard top of the line bike to the general public. (Not that I know this to be a fact). If I had all of the parts this might be a great bike to restore. But all I have is the frame, fork, quill stem and bars. So it seems it would make a classy coffee shop SS/Fixed Gear. The fact that it has origional paint and the world championship rainbow decal keeps me from powder coating it but finding the origional parts is beyond my ability and ambition.
12-08-15, 09:27 AM
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But all I have is the frame, fork, quill stem and bars. So it seems it would make a classy coffee shop SS/Fixed Gear. The fact that it has origional paint and the world championship rainbow decal keeps me from powder coating it but finding the origional parts is beyond my ability and ambition.
Seems like there's been a lot of these PY-10s popping up on here lately. Maybe we need a "Show Us Your PY-10" thread to match the PX-10 one?
But anyway, gorgeous frame there-- look forward to seeing how it turns out once you're finished.
12-08-15, 10:23 AM
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If I had all of the parts this might be a great bike to restore. But all I have is the frame, fork, quill stem and bars. So it seems it would make a classy coffee shop SS/Fixed Gear. The fact that it has origional paint and the world championship rainbow decal keeps me from powder coating it but finding the origional parts is beyond my ability and ambition.
Check out the Whittier Bike Swap Meet this Saturday morning. A couple guys there have simplex, stronglight, mafac parts and bits.
If you get the french-unique parts sorted out (bottom bracket, headset, seat post, quill) the rest is easy to turn it into a 10 speed.
Whatever you do, please don't mess with the rear hanger, simplex derailleurs are pretty easy to find and work well.
Good luck - Joe
12-08-15, 10:38 AM
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Since I am admittedly not into single speed, I would build it up with a 2 or 3 x 5 or 6 (or 7) speed transmission, not necessarily with period- and brand-correct parts. I love the way these frames look and ride.
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12-08-15, 11:56 AM
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12-08-15, 02:28 PM
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I understand your suggestion and it isn't as if the thought hadn't crossed my mind. But I was and am in a quandary. I no longer have a coffee shop bike and I also don't have a SS or Fixed Gear. The tear drop outs are just what I need for such a build.
12-08-15, 09:15 PM
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It should make a fantastic SS or fixed gear, nothing wrong with that. I hope your not even considering powder coating that frame, it would absolutely kill the value of it in addition to spoiling it for anyone who wants to restore it in the future. Good luck with it, it's a beauty.
