Originally Posted by
John E
Seatpost diameter of 26.4 or 26.6mm -->
PR-10; smaller --> PA-10
Integral derailleur hanger --> at least a PA-10, as opposed to something like a UO-9
Decal design --> mid-1970s, by which time PA-10 might have come with lower-end aluminum cranks, which those
appear to be in the low-resolution picture
Freewheel looks PA/
PR/PX-10ish, i.e., small (standard equipment through 1974 was 14-21), but wheelset, including pie plate, shouts "UO-8/9"
Boy with one is a bit of a puzzler. Can't wait to see it in person so I can get some real info!
As far as the crankset, I haven't seen any pics of PA10's with anything other than a cottered crank (speaking of catalog pics, of course they can be upgraded by the owner). Also, this bike certainly has a Stronglight, this would never have been considered a "lower end aluminum crank" as you say, would it? I've included a pic I have the crank.
Also the wheelset, they are certainly Normandy/Super Champion which rules out the U-series bikes and their steel rims (unless of course someone changed them out).
I'm still thinking if the components are original, then
PR-10 or PKN-10 (although I can't see any catalog references to the PKN-10 pre-1980)
I love these mysteries.
Mk