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05-23-11 | 07:51 AM

vintagecycler

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70s Peugeot Question

Hey everyone,
I want to buy a new chain for my peugeot UO-8. Will any chain work as long as I shorten it to the the right length?

05-23-11 | 07:54 AM

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No - you are looking for a 5-speed chain (assuming it`s geared). Ask at your LBS and they will be able to help you. A modern 10-speed chain would be much to narrow for your purposes.

05-23-11 | 08:35 AM

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No - you are looking for a 5-speed chain (assuming it`s geared)....

devinfan - Could be right - But considering the bikes age you really need to post pics of its components - French bikes can be very, very picky at best...

05-23-11 | 09:14 AM

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+1 5 speed chain if you have the age right and have not changed out the wheelset to something with more speeds.

05-23-11 | 08:09 PM

vintagecycler

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Alright thanks guys. I might take it to a shop. Or Post pics if I find the time.

05-23-11 | 08:40 PM

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For the best compatibility with Atom or Maillard Freewheels which I suspect your bike most likely have, will be a Sedis Sedisport chain..

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05-23-11 | 08:42 PM

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05-23-11 | 08:46 PM

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Since you are new 'round these parts, did you buy the UO-8 on the Dallas Craigslist?

05-23-11 | 10:54 PM

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Why would not an SRAM PC8x0 (where x = 5, 7, 9, etc) do? I run PC870s on 5-speed and 6-speed freewheels with no trouble.

But since the bike is French, you have to install it with proper deference and adoration.

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05-25-11 | 10:34 PM

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Thanks guys. So I want a 5 speed chain eventhough this old bike is a 10 speed? And I have all of the original parts on the bike. I did not get this bike on the Dallas craigslist.

05-26-11 | 01:22 AM

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Thanks guys. So I want a 5 speed chain eventhough this old bike is a 10 speed? And I have all of the original parts on the bike. I did not get this bike on the Dallas craigslist.

the old bike is a '10 speed' because it has 10 gears, 2 at the front, 5 at the back. (2x5=10)

new bikes have 16 or 20+ gears, with 8, 9 or 10 cogs at the back.
These need special chains called 8, 9, or 10 speed chains.