Peugeot UO-8 Single Speed help
07-14-09, 08:27 AM
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Peugeot UO-8 Single Speed help
Not sure if this is in the right section or should be moved to the Fixed gear forum.
I have an early 70s UO-8 that I recently busted the rear derailer. I figure since this is a commuter bike it may be a good time to switch to a single speed or even a flip flop hub. I have started doing some general research but am not sure of what I need to make this happen. I am pretty new to working on a bike but definately will to be patient and learn. What needs to be replaced and what needs to be bought?
I have an early 70s UO-8 that I recently busted the rear derailer. I figure since this is a commuter bike it may be a good time to switch to a single speed or even a flip flop hub. I have started doing some general research but am not sure of what I need to make this happen. I am pretty new to working on a bike but definately will to be patient and learn. What needs to be replaced and what needs to be bought?
07-14-09, 09:42 AM
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Where to find a low cost vintage derailleur:
1. ebay.
2. Visit a couple of local bike shops, some will have take off parts in bins.
3. Put a wanted to buy in your local Craigs List.
4. Contact some flippers in your area, they probably have a pile of them. Flippers are pretty easy to spot, look for better Craigs List ads, with the same background (often a garage door), and they use terms like: "recently serviced" and "ready to ride".
5. Stop at a local bicycle co-op if you have one in your area.
1. ebay.
2. Visit a couple of local bike shops, some will have take off parts in bins.
3. Put a wanted to buy in your local Craigs List.
4. Contact some flippers in your area, they probably have a pile of them. Flippers are pretty easy to spot, look for better Craigs List ads, with the same background (often a garage door), and they use terms like: "recently serviced" and "ready to ride".
5. Stop at a local bicycle co-op if you have one in your area.
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6. Ask here. 
Vintage For Sale forum.
or the "For Trrade Thread"
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/489137-iso-trade-thread-parts-2-3-a.html
Vintage For Sale forum.or the "For Trrade Thread"
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/489137-iso-trade-thread-parts-2-3-a.html
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There's another solution which was widely used over here when derailleurs snapped: remove any remains of the derailleur, choose a straight line from front chainring to sprocket, shorten chain to adequate length, hey presto, a single speed. Won't stop you from keeping those extra links and fitting a deraileur back at some later date.
