Originally Posted by Floridarog

Thank you SkyDog75. Good advice and from your description, I've identified the bike as a U0-8. I'm planning on bringing it into a bike shop today that upon speaking with them claim they can work on a vintage Puegeot bike. Plan on getting a full tune up (not sure what that includes yet), but I will follow your advice on getting all bearings re-greased, brakes serviced and adjusted, and full inspection of the derailleurs. I need to find out if there is a replacement for the Simplex plastic derailleur (yes it does have one, and has rust on the adjustment screws, so I don't know if it is still ok), and if so, how much it will cost to change it out. You mentioned the wheels. As it needs new tires and tubes, are there replacement new style wheels that will fit? Also, the Ava "Death Stem". Never heard of that one before. They break off? That would mean serious crash. Better replacement available? I guess that's what you meant "with a few modifications" it's an ok bike. Cost is going to be a big factor. If this is going to cost more than a few hundred to fix, it's probably not worth it to me. We will see. Thanks again for your help.