Originally Posted by
IsaacOH
First post!
So, I recently acquired a 1974? PX-10 frameset on the 'bay and I am a bit confused about the dimensions of the tubing. I've scoured the greater parts of the web, but most of what I come up with involves generic discussion of "old French" bikes.
Sheldon Brown lists dimensions for these "old French" bikes, but I'm not sure that this one falls under these restrictions.
The seat tube and stem diameters are "old French" standard, surely, but what about the downtube? Will I be able to slap any ole Campy shifters down there or will I need a set
of proprietary Simplex shifters? How about handlebars? Assuming I grab a proprietary stem
will I have enough wiggle room to use my 26.4mm bars?
Thanks for whatever information you have.
Welcome!
My understanding is that you have a frameset only, is this correct?
You have about 3 options to deal with this:
a. Procure and restore it with the original or close to original French components. This is a pricey option because these bits are hard to find and expensive when you find. Places like Velo Orange make reproductions of some older French components that could work on your bike.
b. (welcome to the world of +1) : Look for a high end French bike to use as a component donor. Doesn't have to be Peugeot, Motos and Merciers will be fine.
c. Trade it for an nice Columbus steel italian frameset that fits you and ride happily ever after
Your 26.4 Cinelli (I assume) bars will fit only on a Cinelli stem (or a copy, and I am not sure that they made those in French threading)