Peugeot Path Racer (PPR) - My French Racer Build
12-10-18, 04:56 PM
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Here is the front brake with Aican offset brake pads. Perfect reach with these extender pads.
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12-10-18, 04:57 PM
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Front vintage Shimano 105 hub with vintage Simplex skewer.
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12-10-18, 04:58 PM
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Front view. I think it flows very well. What do you all think?
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12-10-18, 05:04 PM
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While I thought Peugeot and path racer was kind of an abortion I am wrong. That is one really nice looking bike. I wish my projects came out half as nice as yours. All I can say is great job.
12-10-18, 05:15 PM
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Thanks cs1. When I started the build thread I knew that some BF members and/or purists might not like the idea of a Peugeot path racer. But I had a vision, and I went with it. It truly is a great ride! The bike feels very strong and secure, and the angles work for this build. The saddle and tires are very comfortable, and I'm getting used to the Sturmey gears. Just wanted to do something different and follow a theme throughout.aceves
12-10-18, 09:18 PM
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Hi BF Members!
So Project PPR is done!!! Here is the glamour shot! VERY excited how the bike turned out! And she rides super smooth! I've taking it out a couple of times and I'm still making adjustments to the handlebars, brake levers, saddle position, and seat post height; but other than that, it is DONE!
I like the look - vintage yet modern. For a budget build, it actually turned out great. Lots of re-used, upcycled parts, and of course a few brand new ones.
This will be a rider, not a wall-hanger. And the ride position is actually comfortable, a little aggressive, but definitely comfortable. I will post more pics below, but this will be the stand-alone beauty shot.
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So Project PPR is done!!! Here is the glamour shot! VERY excited how the bike turned out! And she rides super smooth! I've taking it out a couple of times and I'm still making adjustments to the handlebars, brake levers, saddle position, and seat post height; but other than that, it is DONE!
I like the look - vintage yet modern. For a budget build, it actually turned out great. Lots of re-used, upcycled parts, and of course a few brand new ones.
This will be a rider, not a wall-hanger. And the ride position is actually comfortable, a little aggressive, but definitely comfortable. I will post more pics below, but this will be the stand-alone beauty shot.
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12-11-18, 02:19 AM
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A french path racer? Pourquoi pas? Bravo @aceves! Thanks for sharing your project. I liked your choice of full cable housing between the stops on the top tube. I hadn't consider that, but a natural choice to preserve your new paint job and decals. When you replaced the original Atax stem with the Pivo, did you modify the reach at all? (Wondering about the change from a more aggressive forward posture with the drop bars to an upright urban ride). I have been thinking about a Path Racer/ English 3-speed project, but was wondering how to make a 21" or 23" vintage English frame compatible with my 6' 3+" frame. You've provided a possible path to a solution. Thanks.
12-11-18, 04:42 AM
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Thanks cs1. When I started the build thread I knew that some BF members and/or purists might not like the idea of a Peugeot path racer. But I had a vision, and I went with it. It truly is a great ride! The bike feels very strong and secure, and the angles work for this build. The saddle and tires are very comfortable, and I'm getting used to the Sturmey gears. Just wanted to do something different and follow a theme throughout.aceves
12-11-18, 06:16 AM
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I think you got it spot on, very nice!
From Wiki, a 1920s Merc PR
From Wiki, a 1920s Merc PR
12-11-18, 06:59 AM
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I find it interesting in the evolution of bike design that effective saddle placement was best farther forward as noted in the "7" seat post. Only a very few track bikes of the era take a more direct route with a steeper seat tube angle. Typeforming of the day.
12-11-18, 12:43 PM
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12-11-18, 12:53 PM
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A french path racer? Pourquoi pas? Bravo @aceves! Thanks for sharing your project. I liked your choice of full cable housing between the stops on the top tube. I hadn't consider that, but a natural choice to preserve your new paint job and decals. When you replaced the original Atax stem with the Pivo, did you modify the reach at all? (Wondering about the change from a more aggressive forward posture with the drop bars to an upright urban ride). I have been thinking about a Path Racer/ English 3-speed project, but was wondering how to make a 21" or 23" vintage English frame compatible with my 6' 3+" frame. You've provided a possible path to a solution. Thanks.
Hi agnewton, good eye on that cable housing! Yes, I went with a full housing between the stops, for full cable coverage and to give it a little more gold up top. As far as the Pivo v. Atax stem reach, they were very close in length (I do not have the exact size at the moment). The Pivo stem is slightly shorter, so a little more comfortable. And you are correct about the frame size being an important element in this project. I am 6' 2" and I needed a large frame. This UO-8 is size 23.5 inches (about 60 cm), and this allowed me to turn a large frame into a path racer without having to use a small English frame for this project.
Thank you for your comments!
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12-11-18, 01:04 PM
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Shoot, we love anything different. I'll say that it's a win, a very nice rendition. The gold accents of the Aztec lug cutouts, the gold cables, gold chain, and gold pedal cages are brilliant. At first glance of the bike, I'm thinking turn-of-the-century bike. Very, very nice. (And I'm somewhat of a Peugeot purist)
I will ride this bike on family outings and enjoy everything about it.Thanks BF Members for your positive reviews on Project PPR.
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12-11-18, 01:10 PM
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Hi MiloFrance, thanks for your comments! But that bike is a true classic path racer. Mine is a budget project for casual riding. No comparison. 
I appreciate your positive feedback though. I will carry the Peugeot brand proudly through my travels.
By the way, your tri-color Peugeot is turning out great! Stunning pearl paint!!!
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I appreciate your positive feedback though. I will carry the Peugeot brand proudly through my travels.
By the way, your tri-color Peugeot is turning out great! Stunning pearl paint!!!
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12-11-18, 01:45 PM
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One more thing. Having finished this project, I have a few left-over original parts that came with this Peugeot UO-8 (cottered crankset, BB cottered spindle, seatpost w/ shim, wheelset w/ Normandy hubs, handlebars). In case anyone is building a UO-8 and is in need of original parts, please PM me to see if we can make a deal. Everything is on clearance.
Shameless plug, I know. I would just prefer a BF member get some original parts for his/her project!
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Shameless plug, I know.
I would just prefer a BF member get some original parts for his/her project! aceves
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12-11-18, 03:41 PM
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In some cases (OK, make that many cases) I think it's worth keeping the original look and feel of a bicycle, but sometimes the alternative is just more fun. This is one of those cases.
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12-12-18, 02:42 AM
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Sweet. That's a great looking variation on the path finder theme. The bar wrap and cable housings are a nice touch.
12-12-18, 04:06 PM
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When I started reading this thread, I was thinking why would anyone want to muck around with the terrific green Peugeot color. But I was wrong. This came out great.
12-14-18, 04:40 PM
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