Bikedued

When they get to be that long, they cease being handlebars, and begin being a tiller. The Olympian
I had felt like that, with a Rockhopper stem and flatbars. I was literally pushing the bars sideways to steer.,,,,BD

velomedieval

Hi all! I've been wanting an old steel road bike for a couple years, but haven't had any luck until a couple weeks ago. My riding buddy spotted this Peugeot at a garage sale with a $20 tag on it. We stopped by after our ride and it was my size, so I snapped it up. It was pretty grungy, needed a back wheel, new tubes and tires, a new FD, a ridable saddle (came with an Avocet, this one came out of the spare parts bin), new cables and housing, and removal of gigantic reflectors and toe clips. The tag on the bottom reads UO10 M 54 and there is a long number which I assume is a serial number. I take it UO10 is the model, 54 is the size, M is masculine, perhaps? I really would like to know what year this is from. I'm guessing late seventies or early eighties, judging from the checker pattern on the seat tube, but if there's a way to figure out the exact year, I'd love that. Any suggestions? I know there's nothing special about an old Peugeot, but I love riding it. I swear it coasts up hills. I plan on putting a Brooks on and seeing about putting 700c wheels on if they'll fit. Meanwhile, here are some of the things I love about the bike. I think it's beautiful, even if it's dead common.


These are a little hard to get used to, but they look great.


I think these are so much sexier than modern levers. So cool!


The guidons have these nifty little intaglio designs by the stem:




Thanks for looking! This is my summer love affair!

redneckwes

Nice Peugeot!
I'd guess anywhere from '78 untill '81 UO-10 is not in my '82 flyer.

Bikedued

That is a very nice looking bike! I wish I had one in my size! I'm a sucker for a black bike, and the fact that it's a Peugeot only helps it even more. Congrats on the find. The condition is very good!,,,,BD

Staggerwing

I'm new around here, but as I've found a couple of neat classics recently, I guess it's time to jump off of the bench and start posting.

Carla, my wife, has been somewhat tolerant of my recent re-entry into bikedom, and religious conversion to two-wheeled, human-powered commuting, but has been a bit distant about joining in the fun. However, we've been trying to teach our daughters how to cycle at a local park, and after one of them tossed her bike down in frustration, my wife jumped on, and pedaled for a bit. Carla was also holding the lead to our dog, who took readily to the increased pace. Based on that few minutes of fun, plus seeing a few other middle aged ladies tooling around on the bike path, she decided that maybe she wouldn't mind having a bike of her own.

I tried her on one of my smaller bikes, but she did not like the horizontal top tube. No, no, no, she wanted a step through frame. Found a promising Puch mixte on Craig's List, but the lady backed out at the last minute, saying she wasn't going to move out of town. A few days later, I answered a CL ad for a Park workstand. Turns out it was owned by the recently deceased brother of the seller, who used to repair and resell used bikes in his retirement years, and yes, he did have other bike stuff to sell, but a lot of it was in pieces and piles. To shorten the story, I went over and spent two hours going through the pile. Went home with a mint Peugeot mixte, although missing her original wheelset, shown below, a Miyata 312, that looks like it had never been used, save for a slight scuff on the right crank arm, five 26" wheels, basically new, a set of Park cone wrenches, five different freewheel wrenches, a set of Park spoke wrenches, a box of saddles (no Brooks, sorry), a box of miscellaneous parts (several Suntour rear derailers, two complete sets of vintage Dura-Ace calipers and brake levers, a motley collection of hubs, some down tube, clamp-on shift lever sets, several stems, four alloy seatposts, and three different alloy SR drop bars, including a neat randonneuring set), and the Park PCS-1 workstand. He would only take $150 for the lot. I did offer a bit more.

Here is the old Peugeot.

PeugeotMixteSmaller.jpg

I think it is a PE25, based on the catalog image I found at the retropeugeot site.

PeugeotPE25.jpg

Brake position indicated a 26" wheel was too small, and 700c wouldn't fit within the fenders. Being period, and French, it had to be 650b. Luckily, I had recently redone a 650B wheelset, with Sun CR-18 rims, stainless 14g spokes, and Panaracer Col de la Vie tires, on classic Suzue sealed bearing hubs. They were for an oddball RaleighUSA cross bike that I had as my college ride in the 80's, and my first recent ride. I replaced the modern 7-spd Shimano freewheel with a more classic, 6-spd Suntour, and popped them on the Pug. Perfect fit. Lined up with the original brake positions exactly. The only other issue was the original rear derailer was a plastic Simplex. It probably would have worked, but I had an early, heavy metal, Suntour-Honor in the box of parts. It cleaned up beautifully, and on in went. Had to replace the original derailer cable too, as the original was too short for the Suntour. I had to tap out the pedal threads too. She only had one orignal pedal, and it was the French 14mm x 1.25 size. A modern 9/16-20 starts, but only goes about a turn. It is really close, both in diameter and pitch, so as per Sheldon's advice, I just ran a tap through. Worked just fine. A little soap, metal polish, and elbow grease completed the project. All else is orginal. Even the generator and lights, both front and rear work.

The only thing missing is an original frame pump. If you look closely, you can see sheet metal bosses, brazed to the lower tube, for a 15" zefal type pump. If anyone has such a beast, I would like to talk.

Carla took a maiden 6 mile trek around the bike path with her Pug last Saturday, and pronounced it good.

Staggerwing

And here is the Miyata 312, that came with the Peugeot.

Miyata312smaller.jpg

The only thing I have done to this one is wash it well, lube the shift and brake cables, change the saddle to a nicer one from the pile, and add air to the tires. Speaking of tires, they must be the original Michelin 20x700c. The original molding nubs are still intact. Although, I think I might have to switch to a slightly larger 25's, if this bike becomes my primary commuter. As pictured, she weighs 26 lbs, which I thought was pretty decent for the era. I'm 215lbs, and the Miyata is pretty stiff, and really quick at the controls, without being twitchy. Quite fun.

The original group, is Shimano Exage, complete with early 6-speed rear indexing, down-tube shifters, and hidden brake lines. Not a great group, I know, but I have a 9-speed Campy Veloce mini-group incoming, that may go on the Miyata, if I decide to keep her. I'm also going to have to go with a 80 or 90mm stem, versus the original 120, and the original SR bars, which are 45cm outside-to-outside, have to replaced with something in the 40cm range. Anyone want some giant drop bars?

raverson

Holy cow, Staggerwing, you tapped the mother lode!

cudak888 

Wes, let me know about the handlebar and stem - I might be interested.

Take care,

-Kurt

mswantak

The original pump was a French Ventolux, with three plastic bands (red, blue, red) on one end. If you can find one you're doing better than I am.

Staggerwing

Thanks for that data point. There was a older Zefal up on e-bay, but length was listed as 17", which doesn't quite match up with the 15 1/8" I measured on the Pug.

I'm really not at all worried about, although it would look proper in there.

Eyeseeu

I finally got a "catch of the day", at least in my mind. So here is what happened:

I went to the Post Office to pick up a package. When I come out I see an older gentlemen in a pickup truck, and the back is full of old bikes, mostly kids. I said "I don't suppose you are getting rid of those bikes are you?" He says"as a matter of fact I was just taking them to the dump, you want them?" I say yeah and he pulls up next to me and he doesn't think they will fit in my vehicle (Chevy HHR) so he says to give him my address, he will drop them all off at my house.

So I go home, and 5 minutes later he pulls in and gives me 6 bikes and an extra set of bmx wheels with a Shimano coaster brake. Granted, none of them are undiscovered Rembrandts, but all of the are in decent condition with only surface rust and bad chains/tubes etc. Here they are:







Included are:
Girls "Ultra Hip" Free Spirit
Girls SIL Bikes w/ banana seat, sissy bar and high rise handlebars
Girls "Magna" made in China (fairly new)
Boys Huffy "Racing SD" w/ rear hand brake and a nice canvas bag
A very tiny "Techno Paragon" and an older Girls "Jet" by "Proven Bicycle Company"

To me it is quite a find, because I fix up kids bikes to donate to a local charity for victims of abuse. There are tons of kids who have never had a bike, so I get them to good safe working condition then take them to the shelter. I can't wait to get these cleaned up and taken in!

So 6 bikes, delivered to my doorstep, for FREE!!!!

lotek 

Catch of the CENTURY

The original 1961 Masi Special was discovered by my brother, Stephen Bryne, at a rummage sale. When he asked, "How much is the bike?" the seller replied, "We’re done for the weekend, everything here is free." Knowing a good deal when he sees one, Stephen took immediate possession of the bike. Also remembering that I once raced for the Masi-sponsored Auto Fast Freight club in the 70's and that I was a big Masi fan, Stephen boxed up the bike and sent it to me. Hats off to Stephen for being an exceptionally generous brother!

Photo and text from the Speedplay Masi Replica site.
(you REALLY need to see this site).

https://www.speedplay.com/speedplaylabs/masi/

marty

Carbon Based

Wow lotek, that's fantastic!

lotek 

yeah, and Don't I wish it were mine.
it belongs to the founder/owner of Speedplay.

but I can dream.

marty

divineAndbright

A free Masi? Catch of the century sounds about right, you can't really top that!

Bikedued

Condraculations, you suck, lol. JK, man that is some good luck!,,,,BD

yellowjeep

I got my Brooks back today and i have been reading Sheldon Brown's site and he recommends soaking the Pro in neatsfoot for 30 min, is this a good idea? I really don't want to ruin this saddle but at the same time I don't want to ride 1000s of miles be for its really comfortable, I need more guidance

ollo_ollo

That Masi takes my breath away.

As to soaking a Brooks in neatsfoot oil, I would say NO, don't do it!

I picked up an over softened B17 at the Seattle Swap meet for $10. It is only good for rides of less than 1 hour, feels pretty good for the first 20 minutes but gets more uncomfortable as you ride on. Once they get really soft & pliable, you cant avoid some sag, lacing the bottom edges helps but it Just doesn't have the same comfort of my other Brooks saddles.

Just be patient & ride your Brooks for a while. It will be comfortable for years & years. Don

Bikedued

At the most I would rub a little into the top. My B17 is softening up with only a few hours of saddle time and some Proofide. That is too nice a Brooks to be soaked in oil.,,,,BD

lotek 

This is about the only time I will publicly disagree with Sheldon.
Proofide and saddle time will break in your brooks.
Not sure of the model but a B17 should be comfortable out of the box,
and get more so as you ride it.
A Team Pro/Swift etc will be a little more difficult to break in, and will take
a bit longer.

Remember Proofide both sides of the saddle, and leave it on the underside, makes a good
waterproofing (and do this once a year).

Marty

yellowjeep

thanks, you guys are very helpful

solveg

Should I pick up a Galaxie for $8? He didn't mention if it was the recalled Peugeot, he just said Galaxie, and it was for someone about 5'5". It's not too far away to check out, but I really don't want it. But you get the feeling the next step is the trash. Should I pick it up or pass?

evwxxx

Pick up and pass on to someone else!

sonatageek

Picked up a late 90's Schwinn Moab mountain bike for $25.00. The bike is in pretty good condition -- needs a seat quick release skewer, tires/tubes and a slight rear wheel truing. First mountian bike and first non-steel bike. Bike is destined to be a rider and then flipped.

Bikedued

A Galaxy was a boom model cheapy, that weighs a ton, and not a Peugeot. I see them at every thrift store and flea market I go to. Pass, I would. Did Peugeot make a bike called Galaxie that I don't know about?

Well, if all goes well tomorrow, I will not only have the chrome Voyageur, but also a Super Le Tour 12.2. I'm going to splurge a bit, and pay $75. Still reasonable in my eyes. I seem to be finding some decent Schwinns the last 6 months or so. Maybe I will be blessed with a Paramount someday? I'm not holding my breath though, hehe.,,,,BD