wombat41

I'm interested in buying a bike to use primarily as a commuter bike (for my remaining semester in college) but to also take nice long rides on the road. As a college student, my budget is very thin, and while living in an area in Milwaukee where bike theft is common, I don't want to be spending a lot on a bike. I came across this Peugeot on craigslist and I was wondering if anyone knew which model it is and if it is worth $100? I can't seem to find any information about it by looking at the pictures provided (there is only one other picture, but its basically the same angle.) Before calling this guy, I was wondering if you guys would know anything about this bike.



It's listed as a "Racing bike, 14 Speeds, 25 1/2" Chromolite Frame, Made in Canada."

After doing some research it appears to be at the least a mid-80's bike, seeing as much of the aesthetics aren't there.

Bike listings are a little thin in my area for my size, and I'd like to get one soon, but I would hate to invest in a crappy bike when I will end up using it as my only mode of transportation. I've been searching all the local Goodwills and thrift stores and have had zero luck. Getting a bang for my buck would be great. Let me know if you have any information on this bike!

wrk101

If it is your size, it is surely worth $100.

Thrift store bike finds are great, but very RARE. I found two last year, and I go to thrift stores just about every day (to support my wife's clothing business, easier to find clothing!!) The two I found last year were both at the same store, at the same time. I was really lucky. No thrift store bike finds in 2013.

Make sure seat post and stem are not stuck (take a bicycle multitool with you).

When I went to college, even crappy bikes got stolen. Best to not store it outside over night, even if you have a good lock.

oddjob2

Are you in Milwaukee now or heading there? There are lots of bikes for sale in MKE. Where did all the decals on that bike go? Is it a repaint? It's probably worth $100, but unless its an 1985 PGN 10, that bike fork looks like a replacement, which could mean crash or accident. A PGN10 has the screwy quill seatpost, so not likely. The bike you're looking at has a normal seatpost clamp.

Check retropeugeot.com or cyclespeugeot.com

Usually, a Peugeot has a paper sticker on the left chainstay with model name, size, and date code.

Below is my 1985 PGN10.

wombat41

Thanks for the tip. And yeah, I had my relatively nice mountain bike here last year and it didnt take long for someone to snatch parts from it.

wombat41

I'm in Milwaukee now. There are a lot of bikes for sale around the area, but the pricing on most seem to be ridiculous with their condition.


I should have mentioned that the ad stated that the seat and wheels are aftermarket, so I'm not sure if that means the seat post and fork too.

Nice looking bike too!

wrk101

I had a 1984 PH11 that also came with a chrome fork (model was not imported to the USA).

Best be driving now.

As far as prices go, the market decides. So your market may have decided bikes are worth more than you or I would like to pay. In that case, you can bet there are others ready to pounce on that bike, dust it off, and resell it for $200+.

The $100 price point is usually where you find crap, or bikes that need a lot of work. This is quite a bit better. When a nice deal pops up in this price range, both the scoopers and people looking for a lower cost bike are all on full alert.

oddjob2

+100 always great advice from Thrifty Bill

wombat41

Sounds great. I'll be calling this guy ASAP and give it a test ride.

wombat41

Not to totally change gears, but I just came across what looks to be a pretty good deal, but of course, let me hear your thoughts! Can anyone put a year on it just by the picture? Internet says it might be about early 70's.

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/3972329096.html



Schwinn Super LeTour 12.2 for $175.
4130 Chrome Moly tubing lugged frame
alloy handlebars, stem, rims, hubs, crankset, seatpost.

Ad says it has brand new tires, tubes, shift cables, tape, saddle.

Sounds like its road ready, which is something I greatly prefer right now, and I'd be willing to pay a little extra for that.

oddjob2

Nice Schwinn, you can haggle pretty hard, huge frame.

wrk101

Nothing wrong with the Schwinn either, although the Peugeot appears to have better wheels (and a more desirable 700c size) and oh yeah, close to half the price!

Both are pretty good deals, the Peugeot is a smokin hot deal. But if it needs work, unless you do the work yourself, you can spend quite a bit to get it road ready.

randyjawa 

I have owned lots of Canadian Made Peugeots and never experienced disappointment. In fact, one of my favorite bikes is the Canadian made Peugeot Course...

wombat41

Didn't want to let that Schwinn get away, and with the Peugeot owner not responding I decided to jump on the Schwinn. Just brought it back. I was able to talk him down a few dollars. The thing is so sexy! Super clean, greased and tuned up ready to ride. The owner was a bike nut and has an apartment full of well maintained nice bikes.

I wish the Peugeot owner didnt mess with the decals on it. Either way, if he calls back I still might grab that one too and make it a project bike, seeing as it looks like it needs some work just by the picture.

12mphflatout

Way to dive right in and get your hands on something! The Schwinn looks pretty nice in the photo. How's the fit?

wombat41

Really nice. The seller made sure the seat post was adjusted just right for my height, which was nice since he was able to see how I was riding it. I've gave it a spin around the neighborhood a few times and already notice how smooth of a ride it is. I'm already super happy with the purchase. I realize the tires are pretty basic, and even the guy who sold it to me said he gets them in bulk, but they will work for now until I need to replace them.

Also, the serial number on the bottom dates the frame to December 1977, which is around the time I thought it would be.

zukahn1 

I think you made the right choice while maybe a better deal the Pug looks to need work and may have had issues with both the seller and the bike. While the Schwinn looks perfectly set up and ready to ride from a comnpetent seller $100-150 additional value to a newer buyer on that alone.

bertinjim 

wombat41- Be cautious about the Peugeot. The decals are 1990s and the frame looks lugged and has a clawed derailleur attachment. Typically, Cromolite frames were 1 mm plain gauge chromo and direct brazed without lugs. Doesn't mean it isn't a Peugeot but it looks like a re-spray with an non-original fork. With the good score on the Schwinn, the Peugeot might be ok to take a flyer on.

wombat41

Thanks for the heads up. I'll more than likely be passing on the Peugeot. I don't have the time or storage space for a project bike right now, if that's what it would turn out to be. Will still be keeping my eye on it though.