My Old Peugot
06-16-07 | 11:35 AM
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Call me The Breeze
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
My Old Peugot
Hey all.
First time posting in this forum, but a friend of mine just donated an old Peugot Frame/fork that an old tenant had left behind. He thought it was rideable, but upon closer inspection it turned out it was pretty much stripped as far as could be my someone with an adjustable wrench and a pry bar. (they even managed to unscrew the BB as far as they could until they realized they couldn't get the cottered cranks off (which I'm assuming from the bend in them they tried to pry off)
Anyhow... before I go ahead an make this into a beater/bike polo/ice racing bike I thought I'd check here to see if I'm committing some sort of blasphemy.
This is what I know:
It's metallic green, with green/chrome forks designed for centerpull brakes.
The frame has stickers that say "record du monde" and "tube speciale" on the seat tube.
The stem is lugged.
The frame lugs have cutouts with square edges (like stairs is the best way to describe it)
There's some cable guides along the downtube and top tube which are basically a squared off "u" shape tacked onto the frame.
It had Mafac brake levers (with the levers covered with a white plastic sleeve)
There are frame pegs on the inside of the downtube that look kinda flimsy (brazed on "L" shapes)
The serial number is riveted to the BB shell and it is 2229177
It's missing brake calipers, derailleurs, shifters and I do have the wheels if I want them (but couldn't be bothered to carry them home.)
I tried both 700C and 27" wheels on it for size and it seems like the brake reach would be long with either one (although perhaps OK with centerpulls)
So... beater bike or should I save it to fix up?
Sorry no pics as I spend all my money on bike stuff and don't have a camera!
TIA for help!
First time posting in this forum, but a friend of mine just donated an old Peugot Frame/fork that an old tenant had left behind. He thought it was rideable, but upon closer inspection it turned out it was pretty much stripped as far as could be my someone with an adjustable wrench and a pry bar. (they even managed to unscrew the BB as far as they could until they realized they couldn't get the cottered cranks off (which I'm assuming from the bend in them they tried to pry off)
Anyhow... before I go ahead an make this into a beater/bike polo/ice racing bike I thought I'd check here to see if I'm committing some sort of blasphemy.
This is what I know:
It's metallic green, with green/chrome forks designed for centerpull brakes.
The frame has stickers that say "record du monde" and "tube speciale" on the seat tube.
The stem is lugged.
The frame lugs have cutouts with square edges (like stairs is the best way to describe it)
There's some cable guides along the downtube and top tube which are basically a squared off "u" shape tacked onto the frame.
It had Mafac brake levers (with the levers covered with a white plastic sleeve)
There are frame pegs on the inside of the downtube that look kinda flimsy (brazed on "L" shapes)
The serial number is riveted to the BB shell and it is 2229177
It's missing brake calipers, derailleurs, shifters and I do have the wheels if I want them (but couldn't be bothered to carry them home.)
I tried both 700C and 27" wheels on it for size and it seems like the brake reach would be long with either one (although perhaps OK with centerpulls)
So... beater bike or should I save it to fix up?
Sorry no pics as I spend all my money on bike stuff and don't have a camera!
TIA for help!
Last edited by I_bRAD; 06-16-07 at 11:57 AM.
06-16-07 | 12:28 PM
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From: Lost on the windswept plains of the Great Black Swamp
Sounds like a UO-8.
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06-16-07 | 12:28 PM
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
It's a 1972 UO-8, a basic bike boom 27"-wheeled 10-speed which retailed for about $110. It is nothing collectible (unless absolutely pristine 
) and very much worth updating and upgrading as a beater (see my signature), but you will have the challenges of French BB threading and French headset threading and handlebar stem diameter (22.0mm instead of 22.2=7/8"). SheldonBrown.com has a wealth of information on the trials and joys of old French bikes such as yours.
) and very much worth updating and upgrading as a beater (see my signature), but you will have the challenges of French BB threading and French headset threading and handlebar stem diameter (22.0mm instead of 22.2=7/8"). SheldonBrown.com has a wealth of information on the trials and joys of old French bikes such as yours.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
06-16-07 | 12:30 PM
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Call me The Breeze
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
Thanks everyone. Great starting point! It's far from pristine but looks like I'll make something fun out of it. I think the headset is OK... and I figured I'd find a challenge on the BB!
06-16-07 | 06:21 PM
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Who cares, just ride it!
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From: Melbourne
Bikes: 1992ish Davidson Impulse, 1981 Apollo Gran Sport SS, 2006 Salsa Las Cruces, 2010 Soma Double Cross
Do not underestimate the lowly UO-8 - they make great single speed and fixie conversions once you get rid off all the steel stuff. Change the wheels, cranks, stem and bars and you'll be pleased with how it rides.
06-16-07 | 08:04 PM
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Call me The Breeze
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
I think it's probably gonna be a flat bar fixie. That's what I had in mind for my polo bike
