hike4life

My mom gave this Peugeot to me a few years back. I’d like to know what the model and year is and how much you guys think it would cost to restore it. There is a little rust (I tried to show that in the pics). I don’t need it to be show quality or anything, but I’d like to try and stay as original as possible. If I can’t afford to restore it, can anyone tell me what a fair price would be to sell it to someone who would take care of her?

Thank you in advance for any help.

(I’m sorry if I’m posting in the wrong forum)

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non-fixie 

Welcome, hike4life! Very nice Peugeot! (And a nice mom too! ) Looks to be very much original and in pretty good shape too. Not much restoration needed, I'd say. Clean, polish, re-lube the bearings. Maybe some new cables and housing, but that won't break the bank. Worst case you may need to replace the derailers, if the Delrin (the plastic) is broken.
It's not a high-end model, but it should be a great ride. Is it your size?

20grit

First, let me say that is a pretty spectacular first post. You took useful pictures.
Your bike looks like a lower end Peugeot of the UO variety. These bikes have a lot of fans for their ride. There are quite a few dissenters regarding their threading, which is a French standard.
I wouldn't recommend a restoration on that bike. It looks to be in reasonable shape. Go for rehabilitation. Take care of all the maintenance items like repacking hubs and bottom brackets. Get some new cables if they are needed, new pads, tires, etc.

I am a little curious about your height. That is a fairly small frame and the seat post is almost slammed. Is this the current riding position, or is it untouched and just at that height? Does it fit you as is?

hike4life

Thank you non-fixie and 20grit.

I'm 6' and haven't adjusted anything on the bike. My feet sit flat on the floor when I sit on the seat as is.

dweenk

At 6'0" that bike is too small by a bunch. Is there a smaller family member who could use it? Oh, your Mom took good care of it.

PatTheSlat 

You don't want that to happen. Do a quick google search on bicycle sizing. That frame is probably about 3" too small for you (looks to be about a 20" frame).

jimmuller 

That looks like a UO8 from the early 70's. In fact, it appears to be identical to my '72. Very good condition too.

There are some good upgrades. Inexpensive Suntour derailleurs such as VGT-Luxe or Vx. Be aware that the front derailleur most certainly requires a French seat tube diameter clamp, so a "standard" clamp may be loose and require careful shimming. If you want to spend some money, alloy wheels (actually aluminum alloy, but just commonly called alloy). You can lighten it by replacing the crank, steel handlebar, seatpost, etc., but as 20G said they are French sizes so not just anything will fit. If you do pull the bottom bracket apart, do NOT removed the right-side bearing cup. Also learn how to deal with the cottered crank.

n-f was correct that you may not want to spend a lot of money upgrading it. The chrome fork and QR wheels show that it isn't the rock-bottom model of the day in the US; that would be the AO8. But the frames were the same. They ride well, especially considering their price. Peugeot sold a zillion of 'em. Even so, there are frames both tighter and lighter that would end up being better riders. If you're going to be spending money, think about that option.

hike4life

I thought it may be to small for me

Can anyone here give me an idea of what a fair price would be to sell it? I don't have any kids, so there is no one in the family who can use it. (Or should I make another thread in the appraisals section?)

ianpaschal

20grit is right. Here's a 1974 catalog page to prove it:



I think on the Amsterdam market it would go for about €130 to €150 ($180 to $205)... although if you find someone who actually loves vintage Pugs and it's in good condition you could go for more.