timsorr

Hi all, just picked this up and have been doing some research. I think its mid 70's but beyond that im not sure. I know some of you are going to take one look and be able to give me a good idea. Thanks,

juvela

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It began life as model A08 ~1971. Lowest drop bar tenspeed model. Saddle, handlebar stem & handlebar, & rear derailleur not original. Beginning in 1972 they started coming through with NERVAR chromed steel chainguards so unless this feature removed it is unlikely to be later. Shift lever set is a model begun in 1971. Previous year they were one-piece alloy levers so it is unlikely to be earlier.

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rustystrings61 

1970-74 Peugeot A-08 with replaced rear derailleur, handlebar, stem (brake levers, I assume) and saddle. Peugeot sold lots of these and the slightly fancier U-08 in the early 70s, and they're probably the most common French 10-speeds of the era.

timsorr

You guys are awesome, thanks again.

jj1091

The front wheel also is not original, and the crankset is missing a chrome outer guard. The rear wheel rim looks like it has a date code, am I seeing "1974" between the 2 diamond stamps? That could pin the year down.

Grand Bois

The seat post is backward.

Chombi1 

Despite the defects noted, that bike looks to be in pretty good condition, otherwise. It looks practically new in some areas on your pics. It would make a very nice commuter re-build.
Many more years and miles still left on that bike!

thumpism 

Seat "post" is probably just a steel pin, and it's the separate clamp that is reversed.

jimmuller 

Understand that with decent alloy wheel and whatever other alloy parts you feel like buying to replace steel, that frame will make a nice riding bike. Not the lightest in the world but not so stupid heavy either.

timsorr

I have an idea for this bike....

I have a fixed gear panasonic tourist that was one of the 1st bikes I bought. The frame is too small for me and I didn't realize it when I installed an eigthinch fixed gear conversion kit. This peugoet is the perfect size for me and I was thinking of swapping the components. I dont see any problems except the bottom bracket (which was included with the kit along with crank arms). I have heard of universal bottom brackets but I think this one threaded in. I could be mistaken as its been a few years.

Anyone want to offer their .02 before I go tearing everything apart? Thanks,

jj1091

Can't see how swapping out the components with an equally-lower-end bike would be of any benefit, unless you're just after having a fixed-gear bike. It's easy enough to remove the derailleurs, take off the second chainring, shorten the chain, and not have to go through all that.

timsorr

The fixed gear frame I currently have is too small. Thats why I want to swap the nice parts off of it.

I have to ask jj1091, since you have a px10 and a u08, is the px really that much better?

John E

Having owned a PKN-10 (successor to the PR-10, and right below the PX-10) and two UO-8s, I can safely attest that the PX-10 is much more desirable than the UO-8. Having said that, I also note that any decent plain gauge steel sport touring frame can be a surprisingly pleasant ride, assuming it is equipped with aluminum rims.

Wrenchmore

You would have to either leave the steel cottered crankest on the Peugeot or buy a French thread BB to mount the other crankset. Might also have to guess at BB axle length for chain line.

And yes, the PX10 is a whole lot better than the UO8 or AO8.
I rode a lot of miles on a UO8 and it really didn't suck that much, but I would personally not give one space on my property today. I'd look for a good home though and give it away or sell it if it was really clean.
If I had no bike I'd bring one home if it fit. FWIW.
I have a PX10 carcass I used to ride in NYC, and even bought a French BB to fix it back up. And a pretty nice vintage Stronglight crank. Five years ago...

jj1091

Yes, but the 2 bikes have entirely different purposes for me. The PX-10 is a lightweight, and I use it for full-on exercise on a paved bike path, rides of 20-miles or so where I want the speed and cadence for a good cardio workout. I was originally using the UO-8 for this, but I transport my bike to the path by car, and hate using a mounted bike-carrier. I pop off the front wheel, and bike and wheel go into the rear seat. At almost 8 pounds heavier, the UO-8 took a lot more effort to get into the car, with the PX-10 it's almost a one-handed thing. The UO-8 is more for for cruising around town, hitting the coffee shop, stopping at a park, a sort of great lazy-day bike.

But, I'm not gonna lie, I didn't get the PX-10 for utility reasons. It's sort of like owning an old Porsche, love to tinker with it and shine it up and look at it, too. It's a work of art.