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Old 05-14-13 | 01:41 PM
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Dazzler
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Bikes: Peugeot PH8CE (1979 frame, 1980 model). 1980 Carlton Pro-Am 12 frame - (The next project). Jamis Allegro Comp Hybrid

Peugeot finished - Is it worth selling?

I bought the below from ebay to 'play' with over the winter.
It's a PH8 that has a 1979 frame number and is in 1980(s) decals.

I was intending to strip it and repaint,...but the paint and decals are really good so I just cleaned up the frame.
(There are a few chips but no major damage.

I then replaced some of the worn and heavy stuff. Including wheels that are now 700's as apposed to the 27" that came on it.

I wasn't trying to do a restoration, just repair / build a bike that would be ride-able.

It now weighs 11.5kg which I think is quite good for an old Carbolite frame Peugeot.

I am really surprised how well it rides and how comfortable it is.

But....

I'm not much of a rider and enjoyed the hands on mechanical work, so I'm thinking of having a go at something else, possibly a lighter or better quality frame.

I have no idea what the PH8 would be worth, it stands me about £200 for everything (Not including labour obviously lol).
I would probably have to sell it to do another project. But I have no idea what to advertise it for, or even if it's worth selling, it being based on a 'cheaper' end frame.

Any thoughts?

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