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01-03-10, 07:22 PM
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1966-ish Peugeot mixte. Model unknown, possibly a PE25. 3-speed Fitchel & Sachs Torapado rear hub, rear fender w/ skirt guard eyelets, Soubitez optics, 700c wheels. With the exception of the tires and seat its all original.
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01-03-10, 07:45 PM
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I have a question for the franciphiles:
What kind of skewers would be found on an early '70s PX10 with Normandy Luxe Competition hubs?
Jim,
That seat has got to go!
What kind of skewers would be found on an early '70s PX10 with Normandy Luxe Competition hubs?
Jim,
That seat has got to go!
01-03-10, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirtdrop
I have a question for the franciphiles:
What kind of skewers would be found on an early '70s PX10 with Normandy Luxe Competition hubs?
Jim,
That seat has got to go!
What kind of skewers would be found on an early '70s PX10 with Normandy Luxe Competition hubs?
Jim,
That seat has got to go!
Statement #1: Yes, it does!!!!!
01-03-10, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirtdrop
I have a question for the franciphiles:
What kind of skewers would be found on an early '70s PX10 with Normandy Luxe Competition hubs?
What kind of skewers would be found on an early '70s PX10 with Normandy Luxe Competition hubs?
01-03-10, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by miamijim
Question #1: Simplex. The ones with the 3 piece nut.
Statement #1: Yes, it does!!!!!
Statement #1: Yes, it does!!!!!
01-03-10, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirtdrop
That's what I was afraid of. I've seen them sell for over $100 on eBay. Most of them have missing plastic "wingnuts". I ended up buying a rusty and worn out set just to get one wingnut for my Carlton.
01-03-10, 09:19 PM
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Nope. Wrong ones.
This is the one. The black part is separate and acts as a jam nut. They're delicate and split when over tightened.
It's the part that's missing from these, aside from the covers for the levers.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
This is the one. The black part is separate and acts as a jam nut. They're delicate and split when over tightened.
It's the part that's missing from these, aside from the covers for the levers.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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01-03-10, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirtdrop
Nope. Wrong ones.
01-03-10, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
I seem to recall that the plastic wingnuts on my 1966 UO8 had metal (brass?) hex nuts embedded in them and the "wings" were wider than the ones shown in the auction listing. Is this what you are looking for? Anyway, good luck.
01-04-10, 04:07 PM
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3 of my Motos
Here are:
1) Motobecane Mirage Sport (1981)
2) Motobecane Randonnee (1981)
3) Motobecane Grand Touring (1976)
my favorite bikes.....
1) Motobecane Mirage Sport (1981)
2) Motobecane Randonnee (1981)
3) Motobecane Grand Touring (1976)
my favorite bikes.....
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01-04-10, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirtdrop
Nope. Wrong ones.
This is the one. The black part is separate and acts as a jam nut. They're delicate and split when over tightened.
It's the part that's missing from these, aside from the covers for the levers.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
This is the one. The black part is separate and acts as a jam nut. They're delicate and split when over tightened.
It's the part that's missing from these, aside from the covers for the levers.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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01-04-10, 07:12 PM
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I'm going to make do with these:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
There was a NOS set of skewers on eBay last week for $125 BIN.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
There was a NOS set of skewers on eBay last week for $125 BIN.
01-04-10, 08:05 PM
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Here are two of mine that I haven't done anything with yet:
etienneFrame.jpg
A St. Etienne frame that I saw sticking out of a garbage can on trash day. From a distance, I thought it was a Gitane based on the foil decals.
FrenchSears.jpg
FrenchSearsFront.jpg
This is a French-made Sears 10 speed that I saw sticking out of a dumpster while out on a ride. Not shown is a sweet pleather tool kit that had a bunch of bike tools and 55 cents in quarters and dimes in it.
I understand that the French Sears bikes are relatively rare. I saw another one on the internet machine and it looked just like mine. Does anyone know which company built them for Sears?
etienneFrame.jpg
A St. Etienne frame that I saw sticking out of a garbage can on trash day. From a distance, I thought it was a Gitane based on the foil decals.
FrenchSears.jpg
FrenchSearsFront.jpg
This is a French-made Sears 10 speed that I saw sticking out of a dumpster while out on a ride. Not shown is a sweet pleather tool kit that had a bunch of bike tools and 55 cents in quarters and dimes in it.
I understand that the French Sears bikes are relatively rare. I saw another one on the internet machine and it looked just like mine. Does anyone know which company built them for Sears?
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01-05-10, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by miamijim
1966-ish Peugeot mixte. Model unknown, possibly a PE25. 3-speed Fitchel & Sachs Torapado rear hub, rear fender w/ skirt guard eyelets, Soubitez optics, 700c wheels. With the exception of the tires and seat its all original.
I have an older Peugeot branded spring/mattress seat that might fit this bike. It's in good shape. If you're looking for something like that let me know.
01-05-10, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Grand Bois
Nope. Wrong ones.
01-07-10, 11:53 PM
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1974 Gitane Super Corsa
Here are some photos of my 1974 Gitane Super Corsa. I will post some photos of my 1971 Peugeot PX-10E soon. Stevie
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01-08-10, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Stevie B
Here are some photos of my 1974 Gitane Super Corsa. I will post some photos of my 1971 Peugeot PX-10E soon. Stevie
01-08-10, 11:36 AM
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Beautiful Super Corsa - post that over at gitaneusa.com if you haven't already.
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I've got to include my 2 bikes in the thread since I've recently been bitten by the bug.
This is my 1985 Gitane Performance bike. Most of the stickers had been previously removed, so I'm thinking I've identified it correctly.
And this is my first french bike. My Peugeot Ph10s.
This is my 1985 Gitane Performance bike. Most of the stickers had been previously removed, so I'm thinking I've identified it correctly.
And this is my first french bike. My Peugeot Ph10s.
01-08-10, 01:54 PM
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Only french part is the frame, mostly new parts....
01-08-10, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by c0ldgirl
I've got to include my 2 bikes in the thread since I've recently been bitten by the bug.
This is my 1985 Gitane Performance bike. Most of the stickers had been previously removed, so I'm thinking I've identified it correctly.
And this is my first french bike. My Peugeot Ph10s.
This is my 1985 Gitane Performance bike. Most of the stickers had been previously removed, so I'm thinking I've identified it correctly.
And this is my first french bike. My Peugeot Ph10s.
BTW - If there is any question on ID'ing old Pugs, there are folks here who are able to help.
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