Can anyone identify my Peugeot frame?
05-12-15, 08:25 PM
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Can anyone identify my Peugeot frame?
Just got this frame for a 10 speed build. I want to know which model this is and if you can give any info on it that would be swell.
05-13-15, 05:40 AM
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This is my old Peugeot Course, a truly great riding bicycle...
And this is the more recent Peugeot Course that I just finished riding in Jamaica, putting close to 3000 km on the bicycle over the winter...
You have found yourself a really nice, mid level road bicycle that far outshines it pedigree, in my opinion.
And this is the more recent Peugeot Course that I just finished riding in Jamaica, putting close to 3000 km on the bicycle over the winter...
You have found yourself a really nice, mid level road bicycle that far outshines it pedigree, in my opinion.
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This is my old Peugeot Course, a truly great riding bicycle...
And this is the more recent Peugeot Course that I just finished riding in Jamaica, putting close to 3000 km on the bicycle over the winter...
You have found yourself a really nice, mid level road bicycle that far outshines it pedigree, in my opinion.
And this is the more recent Peugeot Course that I just finished riding in Jamaica, putting close to 3000 km on the bicycle over the winter...
You have found yourself a really nice, mid level road bicycle that far outshines it pedigree, in my opinion.
05-14-15, 04:13 AM
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You spent $30 on the bike and you'll spend $500 on a good paint job.
Forget the respraying. Fix it, enjoy it's scars as part of its history, ride it.
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05-14-15, 09:32 PM
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Don't get it resprayed. Do not get it resprayed. Nix the respray. It looks great, the paint is original only once, painting is expensive and difficult to do as well as the original, original factory paint was very tough.
You spent $30 on the bike and you'll spend $500 on a good paint job.
Forget the respraying. Fix it, enjoy it's scars as part of its history, ride it.
You spent $30 on the bike and you'll spend $500 on a good paint job.
Forget the respraying. Fix it, enjoy it's scars as part of its history, ride it.
05-14-15, 09:51 PM
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The rust looks pretty minimal from your images. A bit at the top tube cable guides, the rust on the down tube where the shifters were is from that , pretty sure that is just staining. Randyjawa has a site with some comments on how to go about things.
I don't know, but someone here will know the bottom bracket threading, seatpost diameter and size of stem this bike needs. If it was older, I would know most of it, but later in the Peugeot timeline they went more mainstream.
I don't know, but someone here will know the bottom bracket threading, seatpost diameter and size of stem this bike needs. If it was older, I would know most of it, but later in the Peugeot timeline they went more mainstream.
05-14-15, 10:29 PM
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Randy, when did the Course model get a dropout hanger added?
Beginning in 1979 I believe, the UO-series frames got the 103 tubing, new (better) geometry and had all cable stops brazed instead of spot-welded. Steerer was French at least through 1979, and the fixed cup had left-hand threads on mine. Seatpost is 24mm or 23.8, with no shim.
But I hadn't seen a UO10 Course 103 model with the Simplex dropouts or one-piece, 5-arm crankarm/spider before I saw yours, at least not here in the states. Our UO10 Course had 27" rims btw.
Here's the USA Course model from '79:
https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Broch...0%20Course.jpg
I have to agree with the others that these 103's are really good-riding frames, far more sporting than the earlier generation of frames that seem to have come out of the mid-1950's if not earlier!
And here is my '79 UO9 Super Sport:
Beginning in 1979 I believe, the UO-series frames got the 103 tubing, new (better) geometry and had all cable stops brazed instead of spot-welded. Steerer was French at least through 1979, and the fixed cup had left-hand threads on mine. Seatpost is 24mm or 23.8, with no shim.
But I hadn't seen a UO10 Course 103 model with the Simplex dropouts or one-piece, 5-arm crankarm/spider before I saw yours, at least not here in the states. Our UO10 Course had 27" rims btw.
Here's the USA Course model from '79:
https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Broch...0%20Course.jpg
I have to agree with the others that these 103's are really good-riding frames, far more sporting than the earlier generation of frames that seem to have come out of the mid-1950's if not earlier!
And here is my '79 UO9 Super Sport:
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Your frame is a close to entry level model made of Peugeot Carbolite 103 tubing which is plain carbon steel.
Randyjawa's bikes are mid range models with higher quality - thus ligter alloy steel tubes. Look at the rear dropouts. Yours are stamped steel - the ones on his bikes are forged steel.
Peugeot used the same model name for completely different bikes depending on the market. For example in 1988 the Arivis was one of the top models in the UK but the bottom of the line model in Canada.
Your bike will make a fine rider but I wouldn't invest too much money in it because it will still be and ride like a lower end model.
The frame and wheels are the most important parts of a sporting model bike.
Frames made of stronger, lighter alloy steel tubing have what's called in French "supplesse" or suppleness. The thinner lighter tubing absorbs road shock and vibration much better. Most experienced riders can feel a distinct difference in ride quality within half a block.
So at $30 plus another $150-$200 you'll have a nice rider.
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05-15-15, 05:00 PM
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Hate to be the bearer of bad news but your Course frame is a totally different model than the 2 bikes pictured by randyjawa.
Your frame is a close to entry level model made of Peugeot Carbolite 103 tubing which is plain carbon steel.
Randyjawa's bikes are mid range models with higher quality - thus ligter alloy steel tubes. Look at the rear dropouts. Yours are stamped steel - the ones on his bikes are forged steel.
Peugeot used the same model name for completely different bikes depending on the market. For example in 1988 the Arivis was one of the top models in the UK but the bottom of the line model in Canada.
Your bike will make a fine rider but I wouldn't invest too much money in it because it will still be and ride like a lower end model.
The frame and wheels are the most important parts of a sporting model bike.
Frames made of stronger, lighter alloy steel tubing have what's called in French "supplesse" or suppleness. The thinner lighter tubing absorbs road shock and vibration much better. Most experienced riders can feel a distinct difference in ride quality within half a block.
So at $30 plus another $150-$200 you'll have a nice rider.
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Your frame is a close to entry level model made of Peugeot Carbolite 103 tubing which is plain carbon steel.
Randyjawa's bikes are mid range models with higher quality - thus ligter alloy steel tubes. Look at the rear dropouts. Yours are stamped steel - the ones on his bikes are forged steel.
Peugeot used the same model name for completely different bikes depending on the market. For example in 1988 the Arivis was one of the top models in the UK but the bottom of the line model in Canada.
Your bike will make a fine rider but I wouldn't invest too much money in it because it will still be and ride like a lower end model.
The frame and wheels are the most important parts of a sporting model bike.
Frames made of stronger, lighter alloy steel tubing have what's called in French "supplesse" or suppleness. The thinner lighter tubing absorbs road shock and vibration much better. Most experienced riders can feel a distinct difference in ride quality within half a block.
So at $30 plus another $150-$200 you'll have a nice rider.
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Mine:
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The lower head lug (at least) is different too. But that's not to say yours isn't a good bike. It's probably a great bike. Peugeot knew what they were doing.
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05-17-15, 10:04 PM
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It looks like mine, 1980-81? UO10.
Looks like the five arm Stonglight crank.
Looks like the five arm Stonglight crank.
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Don't look to closely at my gold trim.
I took a bottle of Testors model paint with an old brush,
after a couple of beers.
I took a bottle of Testors model paint with an old brush,
after a couple of beers.
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My Peugeot Course bicycles are Canadian made, or better put, made for the Canadian market. The OP's is the made in France version, or at least, that would be my guess.
I did not notice the stamped drops or lug work.
I did not notice the stamped drops or lug work.
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What I noticed were the braze on shifters.
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Hey all! It has been a while since I started this thread, but I just wanted to let you know what has been going on with the bike. It has been my project for the summer and it is getting close to being ride able!! This is taking forever and it is killing me, but I am 16 and I cant seem to find a job so I don't get all that much money for parts. It got the frame cleaned up a bit and put on some parts..
Araya 27 inch rims (not sure of the exact model)
Shimano 600ex Arabesque brakes
Dia-Compe Brake Levers (again not sure of the model..)
Also the original Bars and Quill
I have ordered the Shimano 600ex Arabesque Derailleurs and already installed the Arabesque shifters.
Ignore the brake cables as the housing will be replaced with black instead of blue. When I get it in black I will properly install them.
Araya 27 inch rims (not sure of the exact model)
Shimano 600ex Arabesque brakes
Dia-Compe Brake Levers (again not sure of the model..)
Also the original Bars and Quill
I have ordered the Shimano 600ex Arabesque Derailleurs and already installed the Arabesque shifters.
Ignore the brake cables as the housing will be replaced with black instead of blue. When I get it in black I will properly install them.
