PX8M complete overhaul !
12-27-12 | 11:40 AM
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Bravo! That was one of my favorite features of this model Peugeot. I'm glad you kept the original details with smart upgrades
12-27-12 | 11:56 AM
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12-27-12 | 04:43 PM
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So it's a PX8M, same frame as an UO8 ("Tube spécial allégé"), the naked frame weight is ~2.5kg, without fork.
And for the modifications
- Sandblasting, zinc coating and powdercoating (Color code is RAL 6005)
- Double walled rims with eyelets (Exal MX19, 622x19mm, 36 holes) laced on original Normandy Hi-flange hubs with DT Swiss 2mm spoke, anti theft skewers
- Tires are Schwalbe Delta Cruiser 700x35c
- Dia Compe 287 levers, brown hoods, original mafacs calipers, tektro cable yokes, full length housing for the rear brake, so the original cable stop were removed before sandblasting and paint
- Simplex Criterium shifters (original was cheap Simplex in plastic)
- Velo-orange 45mm fenders (Stainless), front is fitted with a second stay to hold the headlight
- brev-M saddle (Cheap but really comfy
)- Sakae Ringyo Peugeot branded crankset (48 - 36 tooth, original was 50-40 tooth), Lyotard 136R pedals
- Velo orange threadless bottom bracket (the original was swiss threaded)
- Original headset with new balls (Was in perfect shape), but the locknut come from a worn primax headset
- Cibié vintage headlight (2.4w halogen bulb), Spaninga pixeo XS Tailight (LED, standlight), wire are routed inside the fenders
- Soubitez dynamo for both light
- Soma Crane brass bell
- Simplex rear derailleur, Huret allvit front. But 2nd hand campagnolo Record are on the way (Can't wait
)- Original rear rack
- Deda handlebar tape
- Stainless steel nuts and bolts everywhere it was possible !
Last edited by M4x1m3; 12-28-12 at 01:33 PM.
12-27-12 | 07:44 PM
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Bikes: 1949 'Italian' , 1950 San Giusto, 1897 Union, and a number of "projects"... 198? Grandis, a couple of Mixte's...
......still wanting to know which fenders and what size they are....are they the Velo 38mm ? I like the close fit they show.
Thanks,
Joe
Thanks,
Joe
12-27-12 | 08:03 PM
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Very nice work, good attention to detail. Fantastic results.
05-17-13 | 10:35 AM
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Still running strong !
I replaced both front and rear derailleur with 2nd hand Campagnolo (Chorus on the rear, Record on the front)
I also replaced the cheap brake pad with swissstop, now I can set them with a little bit of toe-in, so no more squealing !
To accomodate the 5 speed freewheel (and avoid overshifting in the spoke), I had to replace one of the limit screw with a longer one
I replaced both front and rear derailleur with 2nd hand Campagnolo (Chorus on the rear, Record on the front)
I also replaced the cheap brake pad with swissstop, now I can set them with a little bit of toe-in, so no more squealing !
To accomodate the 5 speed freewheel (and avoid overshifting in the spoke), I had to replace one of the limit screw with a longer one
Last edited by M4x1m3; 05-17-13 at 10:43 AM.
05-17-13 | 02:54 PM
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Nice to see it again. But I agree^.
