Originally Posted by
Kabuki12
I also have one of these PH10LE bikes.According to the brochure they are HLE type tubing, not sure if it is the same as Carbolite.I picked it up original and complete for $80 in my size (25"). I have not messed with it yet . From what I have learned , the tubing is very light and internally brazed. That is why it is lugless. I look forward to building this bike(my first Peugeot). I plan to get rid of the worn out HelioMatic hub and set it up with a conventional FW.I will also run a set of Gentleman 700c rims instead of the 27" that came with it. Mine is black and I believe a 1984. Joe
Perhaps mine is a year or two earlier - HLE followed Carbolite103 in the model years. Not sure how long HLE lasted before a conversion to other tubing, maybe 2yrs?. There must have been a debate about Metric vs English tubing at this point.
Here's an old pic. Maybe I can find a better one to show tube joins. All original (less tires/tubes), even silver ribbon tape.
Ridden only a few times, minor fall in driveway caused original owner to 'hang it in the rafters'. About 20 years later, it came to me free.
PH10LE - frame was smallest comfortable fit for me @ 58cm.
here's a clearer pic of lugless tube joins.
