First road build -- Finished! (Peugeot CFX-10)
11-12-11 | 06:28 PM
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First road build -- Finished! (Peugeot CFX-10)
Hello all,
I wanted to share the results of my first road build... a mint-green CFX-10. Before this I only had experience with building track bikes, so needless to say I learned a lot; the forums helped immensely.
For me, this is one of those holy grail bikes. I was lucky to find the frameset in my size (52) from a seller in the UK, and the suntour superbe group from irvri here on BF (thanks!). The wheels and bartape are the only new items.
I've only taken it on a couple short rides since I finished it a couple days ago, but I'm already very happy to be coasting once again.
I wanted to share the results of my first road build... a mint-green CFX-10. Before this I only had experience with building track bikes, so needless to say I learned a lot; the forums helped immensely.
For me, this is one of those holy grail bikes. I was lucky to find the frameset in my size (52) from a seller in the UK, and the suntour superbe group from irvri here on BF (thanks!). The wheels and bartape are the only new items.
I've only taken it on a couple short rides since I finished it a couple days ago, but I'm already very happy to be coasting once again.
11-12-11 | 06:54 PM
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Stunning. Was the radial spoking on the front original?
-Gary
-Gary
11-12-11 | 07:06 PM
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Very nicely done! Great looking bike!
11-12-11 | 07:24 PM
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The wheels are new, VO clinchers. Rear I bought complete -- it's a 36H Grand cru 126 threaded hub laced 3x to their PBP rim. Front I had built by my lbs, it's a low-flange VO 32H hub laced radially to a VO PBP rim to match the rear.
01-31-12 | 06:39 PM
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Bumping this because I took new pictures 
The b17n is my most comfortable saddle... wish I had a black one though.
Hit 33mph on this (on rollers) last night -- what a blast!
Took these w/ a rangefinder, btw
The b17n is my most comfortable saddle... wish I had a black one though.
Hit 33mph on this (on rollers) last night -- what a blast!
Took these w/ a rangefinder, btw
01-31-12 | 06:43 PM
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That's a very pretty-looking bike (how did I miss this the first go-around?)
Love the new saddle, too. And the rims are new from VO? I'd like more information on those - as I'm sure a few others here would, too
DD
Love the new saddle, too. And the rims are new from VO? I'd like more information on those - as I'm sure a few others here would, too
DD
01-31-12 | 07:07 PM
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Looks great. I really like the orange color on the fluted seatpost; it really sets off the decals. Definitely one of the prettiest Peugeots I've seen! Is it Reynolds 531?
01-31-12 | 07:43 PM
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Thanks, Orrery! I was pretty happy with the color match. It is 531. A little bendy but very fast.
DD- what do you want to know about the rims? It was very hard to get them not to squeal under brake pressure... the front still does :/
DD- what do you want to know about the rims? It was very hard to get them not to squeal under brake pressure... the front still does :/
01-31-12 | 07:52 PM
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That squealing will go away as the rim gets broken in a bit more. Nice bike. Love the colors. I'd say that the brown saddle works better than black anyway.
01-31-12 | 07:52 PM
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Very nice! Brake hoods original? They look in great shape. Enjoy the ride.
01-31-12 | 07:56 PM
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Don't blame the rims for the squeal. Have you toed in the shoes?
I love the bike, but I wish you would tip those bars back a bit.
I love the bike, but I wish you would tip those bars back a bit.
01-31-12 | 08:03 PM
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Oh, yes they are toed-in. As for the bars, how far back? The drops are currently parallel with the TT/floor. The first photo makes it look weird because of parallax (rangefinder.)
01-31-12 | 08:10 PM
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Great color combination. Wonderful looking bike. I only wish my wife would like bikes too.......
01-31-12 | 08:12 PM
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rootboy, I am going to try that, since I've been finding the hoods surprisingly uncomfortable and tend to spend most of the time in the drops.
edit: much better, thanks y'all -- just took took it for a spin on the rollers with new bar angle.
edit: much better, thanks y'all -- just took took it for a spin on the rollers with new bar angle.
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01-31-12 | 08:30 PM
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From: My response would have been something along the lines of: "Does your bike have computer controlled suspension? Then shut your piehole, this baby is from the future!"
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Now THATS what I'm talkin' 'bout! That saddle (Brooks?) bought the sexy little (EDIT!) right out of her! <3
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01-31-12 | 08:46 PM
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That is such a pretty bicycle. Clean, tasteful, slender, and subtly coordinated. I really admire it.
I had not heard of this model, prior to this thread. And I had no idea that VO was selling rims. Thanks for teaching me something.
Can anyone tell me more about the CFX 10? Was it a competition frame, sold by Peugeot as a bare frame only, only made for a year or so? Please correct me.
I had not heard of this model, prior to this thread. And I had no idea that VO was selling rims. Thanks for teaching me something.
Can anyone tell me more about the CFX 10? Was it a competition frame, sold by Peugeot as a bare frame only, only made for a year or so? Please correct me.
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01-31-12 | 09:12 PM
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CFX-10 aka "super competition." It was definitely sold as a frameset only in the early 80s. I don't know where it was also sold as a complete bike -- probably.
https://cyclespeugeot.com/PDFs/1981UK.pdf
https://cyclespeugeot.com/PDFs/1981UK.pdf
