upgrading my dad's peugeot (pics)
11-06-06, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by broomhandlde
i have 2 of thoose bikes and they do ride nice, you have the one made in canada, which are pretty light. i personally would just ride it as is. true the rims and maybe so lower profile tires. but its up to you.
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11-06-06, 08:01 AM
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Yeah, you're gonna be around here a long time. Jerk.,,,,BD
Well, maybe I was a bit harsh. Maybe next time if you have nothing nice to say, try not saying anything at all?
Well, maybe I was a bit harsh. Maybe next time if you have nothing nice to say, try not saying anything at all?
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11-07-06, 06:38 AM
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Ohhh, I get it. You meant you had nothing nice to say? Here I thought you were being nice for once.,,,,BD
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11-07-06, 08:42 AM
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You, in case you were wondering, now stop clogging up this thread with your negative attitude. Just because it's not the type of bike you love, it does not make it crap. Change the crank to make a bike look good? That makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.,,,,,BD
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11-07-06, 08:46 AM
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I like the bike. It looks perfect for commuting and riding around town. I would get new rubber. (tires and pads) The wheels need to be trued or replaced the shop will know. Everything needs to be cleaned and lubed. All the bearings (Headset, Botton Bracket, Hubs and pedals) should be cleaned and repacked with grease. A new chain might shooth the pedaling and shifting. Then ride it. You will know what upgrades you want after some miles. (Bars, shifters saddle, pedals whatever) The rubber and lube is inexpensive, safe and preserves the bike.
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11-07-06, 09:11 AM
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New cantiler brakes with the same type of pads as found on the V brakes are easier to adjust. If you want to go faster you could fit 26" X 1.25" tires. Aero bars would give another riding position. Get the rear rack leveled. SRAM chain with removable link.
11-07-06, 09:18 AM
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wouldn't 26 x 1.25 be a Schwinn size, and too big for that rim? Maybe not, but I remember having to buy 26x1.25 to fit a Schwinn Collegiate lightweight. If they don't fit, just try some slicks, or slicks with a negative tread. Slicks offroad are like asking for an injury. A good negative tread I have used before is a Serfas drifter. while street riding it rides on a smooth center. Once the tire begins to sink a bit, the tread cutouts give traction. A little pricy, but they also have a kevlar band. I'm sure there are other tires that will fit the bill. MTB knobbies on the street take away a lot of your energy and handling. Kenda karmas are another decent tire I've used. Mostly good for hardpack dirt and gravel type surfaces IMO.,,,,BD
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07-10-12, 06:42 AM
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It must be downhill everywhere you go, or you have massive thighs? There's one guy in LC who runs a single speed with a 52/16, but he is also one of the the fastest riders in the region.,,,,BD
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07-10-12, 06:58 AM
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07-10-12, 07:32 AM
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Oh I knew full well how old the thread was. I decided not to let it skip a beat and continue on like it was fresh.
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07-10-12, 05:35 PM
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A good all around gear would be a 48 for a seven speed rear. BUT.... If you're planning to run one gear in front, and seven in back, you will most likely need a chainring with guards on it. If you don't the chain might fall off everytime you get to the upper and lower gears. Or, if your front derailleur is still there, it can act as a guide to keep the chain from falling off. That can have its own problems, as some front derailleurs cannot be "locked out" that far with the bottom limit screw.,,,,BD
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07-11-12, 06:43 AM
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I'd suggest starting your own thread, and not working on this bike yourself until you understand enough what you're asking? The size is 48T, although the inner bolt circle will vary. There are a billion different sizes and it needs to match your cranks. You also didn't mention whether or not the rear is internal seven speed, or derailleur? What is the brand and model of bike?,,,,BD
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