sky flyer

hi there, i've been a long time lurker and now hope to contribute myself. i picked up an older Peugeot road bike and from my amateur research on some ID sites i think it's 1974-1977. Maybe a PX 10, but i just dont know. Any help is MUCH appreciated! pics are below and via link...

Link to Peugeot Pics







secondly, as you can tell this bike needs a lot of work and sadly i am a rather inexperienced gear head. typically doing the most basic maintenance and waiting out a yearly tune up at the LBS. so this bike i wish to do most of the work myself, which i realize is no small task with Peugeot's odd dimensions.


nonetheless, i plan on converting it into a city/commuter bike; w some front and rear racks, upright handle bars and some larger white wall tires. i currently own a 2006 Bianchi Volpe which i adore and race around with but want something more relaxing and enjoyable to tool around on, grab groceries, etc.

so please, give me any and all input you may have. i will update this thread w as many pics as possible to detail to other readers how to go abt such a project b/c so many others have helped and motivated me.

Chombi

First, judging from the pics, it's definitely not a PX10. Components and tubing pretty much eliminates that possibility.
It's still a solid and most likely nice riding bike though, as many Peugeots from that era was. So don't start looking for really expensive components for it. An upright commuter would be an ideal dieection to go with this frame as you were thinking. Old French bikes seem to always look best with old French components, so if you might be thinking of coming up with something a bit special, that may be the way to go. Keep and eye out for Stronglight, TA, Soubitez, Rigida, Ideale, Hutchinson, Sedis, Atom, Maillard, Simplex, Nevar, Huret, Lyotard, Zefal parts and accessories and it will keep the classic French theme going on the bike. Unfortunately almost all of these French brands are now defunct/gone, so you will not find most of these in any bike shop. But it will be an exciting hunt in the internet to find these French parts, plus a lot of them are still affordable despite their increasing rarity. Yes, it will be much easier to go with new Japanese stuff, but it's just not the same in the end.
Good luck and enjoy your Peugeot project!

Chombi

jebensch

I don't think that's a PX-10, but don't let that discourage you. I just converted my UO-10 to similar purposed ride like you are going to do, and it's fun and reliable. Just hope nothing french-sized needs replacing!

Jesse

Grand Bois

There are no black PX10s.

sky flyer

thanks for the quick replies...any ideas on how to determine the exact model?!

it needs a LOT of work, from my novice eye...
- maybe new rear derailleur
- on the seat tube, there is a switch or lever that has been snapped off. i dont know what this is, maybe a gear shift apparatus of some sort. it's actually dangling on the chain and is a Simplex part.
- new wiring, brakes, tubes, tires
- wheels seem to be ok
- new crankset guard, chain guard
- will probably nix the stem shifters

in terms of parts, i look certainly look into keeping it all french but im not looking to break the bank here and some japanese parts (VO already has me salivating!) could prove useful.

wrk101

+10 Not a PX-10. Welcome to the world of French bikes. Do a search on UO8s, many have converted them. A popular bike despite the challenges of french sizing.

There really is no value to determining the exact model. But if you want to know, then look at the on line catalogs.

Yours might be a 1978 AO8 or a UO8. Your bike really has very few/no features of a PX10.

Yep, your front derailleur snapped off.

Do a search of the forum via google: Peugeot UO8 site:bikeforums.net

You will find a lot of threads on upgrades/replacements/repairs.

gbalke

I'm no Peugeot expert by any means, but I'm thinking that you have a '77 or '78 AO8, the bottom of the Peugeot line. The AO8 had painted forks, while the UO8, the next step up from the AO8, had chrome on the lower portion of the fork legs.

The plastic head badge first appeared in 1975, the shift levers moved from the down tube to the stem in 1977. The down tube decals changed in 1979 to a style other than on your bike. Here's an AO8 from the 1978 catalog:




Here's a great web site that will most likely help you ID your bike: https://retropeugeot.com/

Hope this helped.

Gary

gbalke

on the seat tube, there is a switch or lever that has been snapped off. i dont know what this is, maybe a gear shift apparatus of some sort. it's actually dangling on the chain and is a Simplex part. This "dangling switch" is actually the front derailleur that came off of it's post. Look at the catalog page I posted above. Try placing it back on the horizontal post sticking out from the seat tube.


new wiring, brakes, tubes, tires I agree with new cables (wires), tubes and tires but I don't see anything wrong with the brakes. Just add some new brake shoes.


will probably nix the stem shifters Is there a problem with the stem shifters other than how they look or their placement?

sky flyer

oh boy! i was hoping it wouldnt be a "low end" model! yikes. luckily i didnt pay much for it.

oh idk if there is a problem with the stem shifters, i actually have always thought they were pretty cool. but i may trend towards simplicity with this one. is there a true benefit of having them on a bike such as this, 35 years later that's going to be a city cruiser/commuter? other than keeping it real?

thanks so much. i will have better pics up soon, i was in a hurry today.

randyjawa 

I designed and published MY "TEN SPEEDS" with people like you in mind. If you are just getting into the restoration of vintage bikes, you will find lots of information there to get you going and help save money and frustration at the same time.

Hope this is a help.

conncarr

Bravo, love this reply

rmfrance

Actually, there were a few produced in satin black finish, but they were never big-sellers.

ryansu 

OP, I can say from experience that @randyjawa website is excellent and has lots of French bike specific content, also as someone starting out I would recommend looking up Sheldon Brown on the web, he has a number of pertinent articles on French bikes and looking at RJ the bike guy on You Tube for a variety of how to videos for old bikes.

Take it slow, have fun, find the nearest bike co-op to you for parts, tools and advice, take lots of pictures before during and after your bike disassembly to help remember how things fit, I find rebuilding one piece at a time, i.e disassemble one brake, leave the other intact so you have a template when you want to put the first one back together.

For inspiration I would recommend finding the Show us your French bike thread on this forum.

Allez Allez!

A Peugeot Course (UO-10) I restored

Velo Mule

Low end doesn't mean bad. These bikes are roadworthy. They ride nice, have longer wheelbases than most modern bikes, a little slacker geometry and a fork that will absorb some road shocks. I am looking for one myself.

For starter, fix up what you have. These can be updated and personalized in all sorts of good ways. They have room for larger tires and fenders for instance.

Try riding it a bunch before planing on updates. Fix what is not working right so you can enjoy the ride. If you have problems with the cottered crank and don't want to take it on yourself, a bike shop can help. They are workable as far as I'm concerned, however, you will see lots of different opinions here on them.

The rims are steel if they are still original. They work, but stopping, especially in rain can be challenging. They are also heavier than modern aluminium. At some point, you may want to plan on better rims.

If you decide that this bike is not for you, you could always sell it or pass it on. Many of us here appreciate these low end Peugeots.

bikemig 

I worked in a Peugeot shop and my buddy had (and still has) a black one. It was a fine looking bike

thumpism 

Not true. My old one.

Grand Bois

Never say never.