Late nineties Peugeot Success
05-24-18, 06:13 AM
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Had a Chrono from that period. It was the same design frame with cromo and fork (Instead of the True Temper OX II) with RSX 7 speed, no STI and a single colour paint job. It was a very nice riding bike on Michelin Select tires. The shifting with the RSX was excellent. The DBS built frame had outstandingly close mitering and finish. The price might be a little high but it is a very nice, competent piece of kit.
Had a Chrono from that period. It was the same design frame with cromo and fork (Instead of the True Temper OX II) with RSX 7 speed, no STI and a single colour paint job. It was a very nice riding bike on Michelin Select tires. The shifting with the RSX was excellent. The DBS built frame had outstandingly close mitering and finish. The price might be a little high but it is a very nice, competent piece of kit.
05-24-18, 07:00 AM
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I think you'll find that this is closer to mid-1990s, as RSX was introduced for the 1995 model year and the subject bicycle appears to have the steel fork, which was replaced with aluminum for 1997. As noted, while RSX was only 5th in Shimano group hierarchy, it gave away nothing to the higher groups in the critical areas of braking and shifting performance. Assuming their are no issues and given the inclusion of the shoes and SPD-R pedals, the pricing is, IMO, fair value and the only thing that is excessively high about this bicycle is the stem height.
05-24-18, 07:21 AM
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I kinda like the color scheme. Unusual compared to most Pugs I've seen or owned. I say go for it. Probably low miles as you said. Actually most of the bikes I've seen in my area are relatively low mileage and many of the vintage road bikes qualify as garage queens. I'm hoping to eventually see a bike that looks roached because it has been ridden daily. Still waiting.
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Thanks for the feedback guys!
I went to see it and it didn't quite match the "very low mileage" description. Front shifting was super sluggish and rear shifting didn't work at all. I figured a quick brifter overhaul might fix it but I don't know enough to be sure, so I tried to bring the price down and the guy got offended. .
I went to see it and it didn't quite match the "very low mileage" description. Front shifting was super sluggish and rear shifting didn't work at all. I figured a quick brifter overhaul might fix it but I don't know enough to be sure, so I tried to bring the price down and the guy got offended. .
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