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Old 04-13-15 | 04:06 PM
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likebike23
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From: Westfield, MA

Bikes: 1983 Univega Gran Turismo, 1970 Schwinn Super Sport, 2001 Univega Modo Vincere, Self-Built Nashbar Touring, 1974 Peugeot U08, 1974 Atala Grand Prix, 1986 Ross Mt. Hood, 80's Maruishi MT-18

Blessing or curse?

I went for a nice family ride today with my wife and daughter and came home to find a bike in my driveway leaning against the house. There was no note on it, so as of now it's a mystery. It appears to be a late 80's Peugeot Monaco in rough shape. The front wheel is taco'ed, the fork dropouts are tweeked, the components are low end, and it's greasy as hell. I don't know much about this particular model, but it is about my size and looks to have gobs of tire clearance which are plusses. I have lots of parts at my disposal, I like French bikes, and I'm curious if I can turn it into a nice low trail, gravel type bike with wider tires. Is there any low trail, French magic with this particular bike? Am I an idiot for even considering taking on this challenge? If anyone knows anything about them I'd appreciate any info, or at least some encouragement/discouragement.
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