Thread: Newly acquired 1982 Peugeot P8 road bike
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Old 08-31-22 | 06:41 PM
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molleraj
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Bikes: 1993 (?) BikeE CT RoadE edition, 2007 (?) Dahon Speed D7, 2003 (?) Specialized Globe Sport, 1969 Schwinn Collegiate 5-speed, 1974 Panasonic Sport Deluxe, 1982 Peugeot P8

Originally Posted by T-Mar
The serial number indicates that the frame was manufactured during February 1983, at Peugeot's Beaulieu facility. I don't see any 1983 models spec'd with the SunTour, so I'm not sure if a Peugeot stamped it incorrectly or the SunTour is an owner modification, along with bars and brake levers. However, the 1983 catalogue specs the P18 with Huret but clearly shows SunTour, so another possibility is Peugeot using up excess SunTour stock on some of the early1983 P8/P18.
Interesting, [MENTION=20650]T-Mar[/MENTION]! Thanks for the insight. I do note an Italia Touring saddle in the 1983 brochure (https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Broc...chure%20P8.jpg) but not the 1982 one (https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Broc...ure_P8_P18.jpg). I had guessed 1982 based on the derailleurs listed in the brochures. I agree, using up excess SunTour Sevens sounds like a reasonable explanation. I will check for a serial number under the bottom bracket tonight.
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