I get much too attached to my objects.



Old, poor photo, but only one on hand. The bike is down to just it's frame. After being the most lovely (and broken) beater bike for the past two years, when the drivetrain finally quit I decided to give it an SS overhaul. One that's going to cost me too much and benefit me too little, but heck, I can't just sell it now. Love this money pit to death.

_MG_0852 by individual image, on Flickr

I get too much attached to my objects. Frame pump, water bottle, rack, panniers, handlebar bag, generator, lights, computer, etc. Have to work on lightening it up.

Upgraded my black Supersport to a white AO8 this afternoon...

She's a little trashy...

My UE8 upgraded with Mavic Mod E wheels and new Paselas.

Just waiting for a Weinmann 750 rear brake caliper to arrive before I can ride it again.

auchen... that is such a nice looking bike.

This thread needed a wake up call as I am sure folks have not been idle over the summer... took me a few hours to throw the new Pug together and she got lots of compliments down at the shop tonight.

Ride home was what one expects from one of these gas pipe wonders...

I'll soon be posting some pics of my UE-8 "frankenbike" that I converted to a SA 8-speed hub. I've still not gotten the fenders installed, but once I do I'll shoot pics and post. If the ride these bikes is what gas pipe brings to the table, bring it on!

I rode my Supersport down to the shop to do the parts swapping and build up and am pretty sure the A is a stiffer bike... the longer wheelbase really contributes to the ride quality and when I hung it off the scale it read 28.5 pounds which is not bad when you consider it has a Perry coaster hub out back.

Still waiting...

Better shot of the AO8 which really served me well until the weather turned sideways and am looking forward to spring when she will once again get to see the sun...

Still a couple more tucked away, far back in a corner, of The Old Shed...



I am in the process of building this one...


And hope to get at this one, "someday", which Tom Cruise suggests is really another word for "never"...

Has anybody found equivalent paints? I have a nice but rusty metallic green one. Spent a bunch of time straightening the fork (with help from BigMatt), but I might want to just replace the fork. I'd certainly like to have a frame with that brilliant green.

...But you helped me build this one too.

that would be a 7mm....gotta love the french...lol

Some '60s Italians used 7 mm as well.

1972

My first RB, UO-8. Currently under going a restore, just looking for parts now (stronlight crank, mafac levels, and so on)

Nice bike. It looks very much like mine. I'm curious about the Stronglight crank for "restoration". From that photo you appear to have the original Nervar crank. I'm not sure about those brake levers though. As I recall, safety levers weren't standard in the very early 70's but may have become standard later.

thank you, i love the stronglight because of the sheriff badge middle. The safety I believe were added on by PO, and the crank i am not sure on the model but it was warped, so instead of replacing i rather upgrade

1980 UO8-M Sport, the last UO8?

My LBS set it aside for me... will probably go to my daughter-in-law. Great for tooling around St. Paul.

All original except a SLJ replaced the cracked FD, and reflector for the front wheel was missing.

I have a lovely 1977 UO18 from my aunt, and I keep looking for the UO8 mate for it:

My son's UO8 that he has been riding for the past 4 years...

My new 1970's Peugeot from CL. I believe most parts are original with the exception of the Front Derailleur (Shimano Uniglide), Rear Derailleur (Shimano Tourney), Vintage Schwinn Mattress saddle & Bag. Comes with Rigida Chrolux rims / Normandy Hubs, Mafac "racer" Brakes, Ava "death Stem", Simplex Shifter, Cranks DX-T, front & rear Fenders and Rack, lights (not working) and what looks to be the original pump. Kick stand is a Royal "made in Italy". It's as heavy as a Tank, however rides suprisingly well for a bike of it's age. I believe its a 57 or 58 cm, which may be a little short for me. For now it may serve as my Leisure Ride to the Boardwalk, Bar, Errand Bike. I plan to slap on some new Bar tape and maybe an Ideale leather Saddle.

I've always been drawn to the Italians, however I may now have a soft spot for the French as well.

Oh, almost forgot. Thanks Sixty Fiver for suggesting this thread. Very informative

Found this one ten years ago at SalvationArmy, for $20.

Back then, bikes like this came in weekly, and nobody was buying them.

Man, has that changed!


These pre-1979 UO8's had a layed-back 72-degree seat tube angle, so a rider would best choose a frame that was a couple of cm larger than for an average bike with a steeper seat tube angle.

This one seems very large for a 5'10" rider, but with a relatively short, stock ~8cm stem, it fits perfectly as shown.

This dog is heavy, and all the tape, cables and saddle are original from the factory.

dddd that is gorgeous, i cant wait to finish my rebuild/upgrade on my UO8