2 bikes, which one to get?
07-13-15, 06:00 AM
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2 bikes, which one to get?
Hello there, first post, first question.
I'd like to get one of the following two bikes but I have absolutely no idea about any of them. (Well, being honest, I don't know much about vintage bikes in general).
https://s9.postimg.org/icqacm9ku/Peugeot_1.jpg
https://s9.postimg.org/6xtt7zx8f/Merc_1.jpg
What I know is that both have more or less the same price tag, (+/- 150€ the Peugeot selling a bit higher but the price is negotiable) which is probably overpriced by bear in mind that I am based in Berlin and here vintage bikes are way overrated.
Guess you can't say much from those images, unfortunately that's all I have at the moment, hope you could at least make some guesses and tell me which one appears to be worthier.
I'd like to get one of the following two bikes but I have absolutely no idea about any of them. (Well, being honest, I don't know much about vintage bikes in general).
https://s9.postimg.org/icqacm9ku/Peugeot_1.jpg
https://s9.postimg.org/6xtt7zx8f/Merc_1.jpg
What I know is that both have more or less the same price tag, (+/- 150€ the Peugeot selling a bit higher but the price is negotiable) which is probably overpriced by bear in mind that I am based in Berlin and here vintage bikes are way overrated.
Guess you can't say much from those images, unfortunately that's all I have at the moment, hope you could at least make some guesses and tell me which one appears to be worthier.
07-13-15, 06:26 AM
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The Peugeot is a much better choice for someone who is new to the vintage bicycle world, in my opinion. It will be easier to use and maintain and get parts for.
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They both look to be very nice vintage bikes and are reasonably priced. I would agree the Pugeot looks to be a better bike exspecially for someone new to vintage bikes.
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I'm going to say that I like the lugged frames better than the welded/unicrown frames, purely for aesthetics.
So, I'd lean towards the Mercier if I wanted a C&V Project bike. Plus, it is a less common brand.
On the other hand, the Peugeot has some more "modern" features like aero brake levers and side-pull brakes.
So, I'd lean towards the Mercier if I wanted a C&V Project bike. Plus, it is a less common brand.
On the other hand, the Peugeot has some more "modern" features like aero brake levers and side-pull brakes.
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My vote would be for the Peugeot.
It's got a Shimano Ultegra 600 Group on it with dual pivot brakes.
As a rider it's way better than the other bike, based on the Group alone. Shimano Ultegra 600 is early modern components, and you could slap some STI brake lever/shifters (brifters) on it without any trouble. You could also strip the Ultegra Group off the frame, and sell it for more than $150.
It's got a Shimano Ultegra 600 Group on it with dual pivot brakes.
As a rider it's way better than the other bike, based on the Group alone. Shimano Ultegra 600 is early modern components, and you could slap some STI brake lever/shifters (brifters) on it without any trouble. You could also strip the Ultegra Group off the frame, and sell it for more than $150.
07-14-15, 02:51 AM
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Did my own little share of research and the Peugeot appears to be a '97 Performance 2000.
https://cyclespeugeot.com/files/1997UK.pdf
There's even some little Reynolds in it
https://cyclespeugeot.com/files/1997UK.pdf
There's even some little Reynolds in it
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