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05-29-17, 02:11 PM
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Rode my Peugeot Versailles into Saint Paul, ahead of the rainstorms today:
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05-29-17, 03:37 PM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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DQR, nice pics. So, like, how come in your last pic the bike is a TOEGEUP instead of a PEUGEOT?
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05-29-17, 10:35 PM
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But I'm planning to get fresh new photos soon to upload in hi-res
I'm just waiting for my new Veloflex Master Tyres (Red w. Gumwalls)!
05-30-17, 08:31 AM
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A rebuild in progress. Just waiting for a few parts to arrive.
05-30-17, 05:11 PM
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Heres my 95% running Uo8 with shimano 600
(The camera in my phone is ****)
(The camera in my phone is ****)
06-06-17, 11:12 AM
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I picked up this Grand Sport Deluxe frame awhile back, during my (seemingly neverending) search for a TdF in this size. My first scratch French build. I added a few upgrades.
06-06-17, 01:18 PM
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I restored my '84 Peugeot PH10LE recently. I bought it new in '85. I have a pic or two on my phone. If someone can tell me how to get the pics here I'd greatly appreciate it.
Merci.
Jon
Merci.
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06-09-17, 04:17 AM
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I finally got my new Veloflex tyres!
I apologize for the dirtyness of the components.. That's actually my daily commuter/training bike
There's my Flickr Album - Hi Resolution version!
https://flic.kr/s/aHsm2kooWR
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06-09-17, 05:51 AM
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There we are, since my last post (#1868) I made some adjustments.. See the images attached!
1973 Mercier (model 300, probably).
New additions:
Brooks England B17 - Honey
Brooks England Leather bar tape - Honey
Panaracer Pasela 23c clinchers - White
100th Giro d'Italia vintage canteen(s)
Yellow wiring details
And a full cleaning for Shiny and Chromed effect
1973 Mercier (model 300, probably).
New additions:
Brooks England B17 - Honey
Brooks England Leather bar tape - Honey
Panaracer Pasela 23c clinchers - White
100th Giro d'Italia vintage canteen(s)
Yellow wiring details
And a full cleaning for Shiny and Chromed effect
I made a tire change on my U08 a few weeks ago. The Paselas were not holding up on the rough urban roads so I put on Gatorskins for sanity's sake.
Untitled by irishbx4th, on Flickr
Untitled by irishbx4th, on Flickr
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06-09-17, 09:00 PM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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Great pics, great bikes!
Last September I rode my UO-8 up Cadillac Mt. in Acadia National Park.
Last September I rode my UO-8 up Cadillac Mt. in Acadia National Park.
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06-09-17, 10:50 PM
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Is that an 86 BCD crank on there? Nice bike and ride.
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06-10-17, 04:22 AM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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Thanks. The crank is a Sugino Maxy, 110BCD, an upgrade I did in the late 70's. I selected the Maxy because it was inexpensive but it turned out to be a good choice as it introduced me to 110's.
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06-10-17, 05:42 AM
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About the only bikes I have with something larger than 110 BCD are my French bikes (122 BCD) and my half step. Most others have gone 110 with compact setups. I rarely ever use even a 52x13 (who needs a 52x11?!)
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1970 Gitane TdF; 1973 Gitane TdF
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1988 Centurion Ironman Expert
1991 Bridgestone RB-1
1992 Serotta Colorado TG
2015 Elephant NFE
1979 Trek 710; 1981 Trek 412; 1981 Trek 710
1983 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1985 Specialized Allez SE; 1988 Specialized Sirrus; 1989 Specialized Rock Combo
1984 Ross Mt. Hood
1988 Centurion Ironman Expert
1991 Bridgestone RB-1
1992 Serotta Colorado TG
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06-17-17, 07:25 PM
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A work in progress...
After donating my U08 "Velo de Ville" to my brother-in-law for his medically mandated fitness program, I was looking around for a project to replace it. This is what I've done so far with the PFN10 I bought for $30 several weeks ago:
When I bought it at a moving sale, this bike was in rough shape; it was ridden hard and put away with no thought given to preservation. Still, it has responded well to my cleaning and restoration efforts. Now she is almost ready to join my stable as an upgrade replacement for my U08.
She is by no means finished. But I've felt rather guilty burdening her with all this weight when she started life with that wonderful light Vitus 181 frame. Still, as you see her here, she weighs 28.8 lbs. and she carries it well. At 5'9" she is a bit tall for me. But her 60cm frame is the first one that I haven't wanted a setback seatpost for. Once I hoist myself up into the saddle, she feels perfect!
Anyway, I've got a couple of finishing touches planned for her, and then I will do a photo-shoot downtown where a proper Velo de Ville belongs.
When I bought it at a moving sale, this bike was in rough shape; it was ridden hard and put away with no thought given to preservation. Still, it has responded well to my cleaning and restoration efforts. Now she is almost ready to join my stable as an upgrade replacement for my U08.
She is by no means finished. But I've felt rather guilty burdening her with all this weight when she started life with that wonderful light Vitus 181 frame. Still, as you see her here, she weighs 28.8 lbs. and she carries it well. At 5'9" she is a bit tall for me. But her 60cm frame is the first one that I haven't wanted a setback seatpost for. Once I hoist myself up into the saddle, she feels perfect!
Anyway, I've got a couple of finishing touches planned for her, and then I will do a photo-shoot downtown where a proper Velo de Ville belongs.
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06-17-17, 07:50 PM
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After donating my U08 "Velo de Ville" to my brother-in-law for his medically mandated fitness program, I was looking around for a project to replace it. This is what I've done so far with the PFN10 I bought for $30 several weeks ago:
When I bought it at a moving sale, this bike was in rough shape; it was ridden hard and put away with no thought given to preservation. Still, it has responded well to my cleaning and restoration efforts. Now she is almost ready to join my stable as an upgrade replacement for my U08.
She is by no means finished. But I've felt rather guilty burdening her with all this weight when she started life with that wonderful light Vitus 181 frame. Still, as you see her here, she weighs 28.8 lbs. and she carries it well. At 5'9" she is a bit tall for me. But her 60cm frame is the first one that I haven't wanted a setback seatpost for. Once I hoist myself up into the saddle, she feels perfect!
Anyway, I've got a couple of finishing touches planned for her, and then I will do a photo-shoot downtown where a proper Velo de Ville belongs.
When I bought it at a moving sale, this bike was in rough shape; it was ridden hard and put away with no thought given to preservation. Still, it has responded well to my cleaning and restoration efforts. Now she is almost ready to join my stable as an upgrade replacement for my U08.
She is by no means finished. But I've felt rather guilty burdening her with all this weight when she started life with that wonderful light Vitus 181 frame. Still, as you see her here, she weighs 28.8 lbs. and she carries it well. At 5'9" she is a bit tall for me. But her 60cm frame is the first one that I haven't wanted a setback seatpost for. Once I hoist myself up into the saddle, she feels perfect!
Anyway, I've got a couple of finishing touches planned for her, and then I will do a photo-shoot downtown where a proper Velo de Ville belongs.
06-17-17, 08:08 PM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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Today's French bike ride:
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06-18-17, 04:02 PM
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Bikes are okay, I guess.
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An old Helium, manufactured by Peugeot. Berseau ("cradle") mixte frame, 650B white tires, 4-speed derailleur, wingnuts, nice chainguard. Pretty little bike that I'd have loved to keep but we had no use for it and no room. It was given to me and I gave it away. Photo of a photo below.
Helium.JPG
Helium.JPG
06-18-17, 04:37 PM
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Just getting started riding my 73 PX-10 again after the rebuild.
06-18-17, 04:42 PM
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Nice Mericer @capitancardoza!
06-18-17, 05:36 PM
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06-19-17, 07:54 AM
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Peugeot Premiere, I bought this brand new in 1985 or 86 for the grand sum of £89.99. Rode it for a few years then it went into the garage, and somehow survived three house moves and a divorce before being dragged back out into daylight last year and refettled.
Now has a Chorus chainset, Look Arc pedals, Vuelta Typhoon wheelset, Shimano 9 speed gearing, and a newer saddle to replace the one the mice got at. Still has the original Weinmann brakes and levers, and bars, stem, and post.
Now has a Chorus chainset, Look Arc pedals, Vuelta Typhoon wheelset, Shimano 9 speed gearing, and a newer saddle to replace the one the mice got at. Still has the original Weinmann brakes and levers, and bars, stem, and post.
06-19-17, 09:26 AM
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Nice Mericer @capitancardoza!
06-19-17, 09:30 AM
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Also, if you think about it, Red and Blue like France.. Maybe something White next time I'm going to upgrade (it used to have White handlebar tape, but it looked ****)!
