jgedwa

Yesterday I picked up an older (mid 80's, judging by the grey/pink color scheme) rigid mtb.

It is a Peugeot Fun Star. Made in France. CroMo frame. Diablo hubs. 24 tpi BB threads. Cantilever brakes. Not lugged, but I would guess brazed; is that even possible?

What is this thing? Anyone ever heard of it?

And, bonus question: on the tube that connects the Headtube with the BB (can't remember the name of this tube. must be getting old) there is a small hole on the underside of each end. Each hole as a white plastic grommet insert with an open inside diameter of about 1mm. My first thought was a strange routing for a cable, but it really does not look like it. Seems like they would have be angled to make that work, and these are drilled perpendicularly to the tube.

I have cross-posted this on the MTB forum

jim

T-Mar

I'm not familiar with this particular model. The 1980s Peugeot ATBs were typically named Exprees models (i.e Canyon Express, Orient Excpress, US Express, etc.). I'm wondering if it might be a hybrid or city bicycle and the holes accommodate the wiring harness for a lighting system? Similar set-ups were found on many of the better grand touring bicycles.

jgedwa

holes for wiring seems like a possibility. But I am having trouble imagining the wires coming out of the holes in a neat way. With no bracket or anything, they would just sort of hang there.

This is probably not the right forum for this, but what exactly is the difference between a mtb, a hybrid, and a city bike?

T-Mar

The ATB is your generic off-road bicycle. Characterized by 26" knobby tires, wide range gearing with triple cranks, heavy duty frame, flat handlebars, cantilever or V-brakes.

Hybrids are a cross between the road bicycle and ATB. They are intended for road use with light-duty off-road use. To the casual cyclist, they look much like an ATB, with the notable difference being 700C tires with narrower profile and less agressive tread. The frame is also not as heavy duty. Stems and bars generally have more rise and less reach to provide a more upright riding position. The gearing is just as wide, but usually shifted to the taller end.

City bicycles are a further development, meant primarily for urban use such as commuting. Again, they look much like an ATB or hybrid. The wheels are 26", but unlike an ATB the tread pattern if smoother for less rolling resistance and usually accomodate higher pressures for the same reason. The seating position is more upright, like a hybrid and the gear rartios are similar too. The frame is of lighter construction, as it does not have to deal with off-raod pounding. Uusally spec'd with mattress saddles. Sometimes feature, fenders, racks and lighting systems.

If the holes are for a lighting system and the bicycle is 1980s, there would not be much wire wire exposed, as most OEM lighting sytems generators that mounted to the chainstays, just behind the bottom bracket.