The mystery '85 Peugeot
10-29-16, 06:44 AM
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The mystery '85 Peugeot
I posted about this bike in the vintage section awhile back. The owner says it's a PY11 and that it wasn't in the catalog of the day. I've never heard of a PY11 and it was agreed it is probably an '85 PH11. But it's a different color than in the catalog, doesn't have plastic Simplex's and who knows what else differences.
In any case, the seller has dropped the price to $200 so now I'm tempted. It should polish up nice and I've read the carbolite brazed frames ride really nice. What do you think?
1985 Peugeot PY11 Road Bike BEAUTIFUL COLOR
In any case, the seller has dropped the price to $200 so now I'm tempted. It should polish up nice and I've read the carbolite brazed frames ride really nice. What do you think?
1985 Peugeot PY11 Road Bike BEAUTIFUL COLOR
10-29-16, 06:47 AM
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No way I'd pay $200 for this bike and I like Pugs. At this price, I'd want a better quality frame and better quality parts. $200 is a lot for a hi-tensile steel frame that really isn't collectible. Plus this bike is dirty, has some rust, and needs work. Pass.
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10-29-16, 11:54 AM
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Yep, probably a pass unless you can get the seller to work on the price.
I had a black PH11 very similar to this. I love me some Carbolite, but this internally-brazed one didn't really tickle me.
For $200 I'd expect an updated wheelset, drivetrain, and brakes...not original equipment with worn out consumables.
I had a black PH11 very similar to this. I love me some Carbolite, but this internally-brazed one didn't really tickle me.
For $200 I'd expect an updated wheelset, drivetrain, and brakes...not original equipment with worn out consumables.
10-30-16, 07:27 AM
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I remember discussing this bicycle with another member and believe that the best candidate turned out to be a French market 1984 PH11.
10-30-16, 08:54 AM
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I would say pass mainly based on condition the price would be fine if the bike was in good ready to ride condition. As it sits it will need a full overhaul with new consumables and likely a wheel set they look pretty worn dinged up and the spokes look a bit oxidized and rusty. You could easily spend more than the bike is worth getting it road worthy.
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I have a grey 1984. PH-11.
But I paid 35$ on it.
But I paid 35$ on it.
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10-31-16, 03:17 PM
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What's interesting is the tubing used is butted, per the tubing decal.
I don't think such was the case (butted) with Carbolite 103 and HLE tubed framesets from Peugeot.....
I thinks it makes for possibly a slightly better quality frameset than what was in Peugeot base level model lineup at that time?.....
I don't think such was the case (butted) with Carbolite 103 and HLE tubed framesets from Peugeot.....
I thinks it makes for possibly a slightly better quality frameset than what was in Peugeot base level model lineup at that time?.....
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