Originally Posted by
CV-6
Where unfortunately they are probably going cringe when they see French threading, then tell you it is obsolete and not worth fixing up. If you seriously want to refresh this bike, then I suggest you learn to wrench yourself on it. In the long run it will be cheaper than the shop and far more rewarding. Good luck from a confirmed Francophile.
As the owner of two UO-8s, one of which died from a cracked chainstay and the other of which is my daily beater/commuter, I concur.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069