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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-09, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,187
Posted By trhouse

I owned a blue Peugeot P8E that was bought in...

I owned a blue Peugeot P8E that was bought in Germany in the mid 1970's. The bikes brought over from there have the advantage that they have 700C rims while the official US imports had the 27" rims,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-09, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Posted By trhouse

I was studying e-bikes when I saw a Craigslist ad...

I was studying e-bikes when I saw a Craigslist ad for a motorcycle that had been dropped and would not start. I looked at it and before I could make an offer, the person selling it dropped the price...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-09, 02:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,347
Posted By trhouse

I live in California and was unaware that other...

I live in California and was unaware that other countries have the brake levers reversed from the traditional US setup but then I am one of those strange lefties so it worked until I bought the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-15-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,347
Posted By trhouse

I was considering an electric bike earlier this...

I was considering an electric bike earlier this year as an intermediate vehicle between my Peugeot and the car. I took the MSF ( motorcycle safety foundation ) class and ended up with motorcycle...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-15-09, 11:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,655
Posted By trhouse

Can someone with a ezip post a photo of the left...

Can someone with a ezip post a photo of the left side showing the axle and motor assembly? I have a Burley trailer and have both Classic hitch which goes between the seat and chain stays and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,176
Posted By trhouse

I think it is a mid 60's AO8 too. The decals and...

I think it is a mid 60's AO8 too. The decals and the 52/36 chain rings where only available in the AO8 and UO8 to my knowledge but the UO8 had the half chrome forks. The link shows a 1965 AO8.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-09, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,182
Posted By trhouse

That is interesting. I have the same two rims on...

That is interesting. I have the same two rims on a PGN10 except they are reversed. The Rigida AL 1320 is on the rear, the Mavic E is on the front.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-09, 01:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By trhouse

That sounds like the solution for me. Thank you...

That sounds like the solution for me. Thank you and thank you to all the other folks who took the time to respond.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-09, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By trhouse

I do have the Classic Burley hitch. I will have...

I do have the Classic Burley hitch. I will have to look into if there will be interference between a rear kick stand and the newer Burley hitches. The kick stands seem to lie below the chain stay but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By trhouse

Here is a photo of why I cannot use a standard...

Here is a photo of why I cannot use a standard one or two legged kick stand. There is no room between the chain stays. That is a standard ESGE one legged stand next to the bike.

Flickstands do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-09, 02:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By trhouse

Bike stand for a bike with a trailer

I have a bike that will not accept a standard bike stand between the chain stays and with a Burley trailer attachment that occupies the area between the left chain stay and the seat stay leaves no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-09, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By trhouse

Peugeot UO-8 spider attachment

I have a UO-8 with a slightly loose spider indicated at "A". Is it swaged on to the crank?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-09, 02:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,642
Posted By trhouse

Sorry to see that happen. That was the bike you...

Sorry to see that happen. That was the bike you were going to convert to a sub 20 pound ride right? I really liked the color better than the charcoal gray of mine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-09, 03:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 756
Posted By trhouse

I had this happen recently with a used Peugeot...

I had this happen recently with a used Peugeot with two front Biopace chain rings. These are Shimano rings that are oval shaped and not round. When I shifted from the large to small ring, the chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-09, 04:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,647
Posted By trhouse

I have a charcoal colored 1983. How do you plan...

I have a charcoal colored 1983. How do you plan to get it under 20 pounds? That must mean about 3 lbs have to come off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-08, 01:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,739
Posted By trhouse

The original derailleur is probably the black,...

The original derailleur is probably the black, plastic, red label Simplex Prestige. A newer version with more metal is available for $19 as new old stock here,

http://velo-orange.com/sisxde.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-08, 03:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,491
Posted By trhouse

I would start with the size of the rim labelled...

I would start with the size of the rim labelled on the wheel rather than the size of the tire someone put on it. They might have done just what you are trying to do; using a different size tire than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-08, 05:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,812
Posted By trhouse

I always thought I had a 1988 Triathlon but it...

I always thought I had a 1988 Triathlon but it was a guess based on these facts with only Jim's catalogs from 1987 and 1989 to use as a guide.

Pre-1989 characteristics

1. The paint and decals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-08, 01:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,280
Posted By trhouse

1988 Triathlon, Super Vitus 980, 26.4 mm alloy...

1988 Triathlon, Super Vitus 980, 26.4 mm alloy seatpost, no shim
1986 Corbier, HLE, 24 mm steel seat post, no shim
1985 PH501, Reynolds 501, 26.2 mm alloy seatpost, no shim
1985 P16, Carbolite...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-08, 02:27 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,067
Posted By trhouse

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cyc...

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/news_and_info/news/shimano_turns_on_the.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-08, 08:10 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,067
Posted By trhouse

In my garage is a timing light, tach/dwell meter,...

In my garage is a timing light, tach/dwell meter, and gauge for setting the proper point gap of my old car. The points would wear and all these tools were needed to replace the points and check...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-08, 04:04 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,067
Posted By trhouse

I look forward to more electronics on bikes. In...

I look forward to more electronics on bikes. In electronic instruments, it is mechanical parts like fans and push buttons that have the highest failure rates with electrolytic capacitors mostly in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-08, 11:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,384
Posted By trhouse

It picks up with a magnet so I assume it is...

It picks up with a magnet so I assume it is steel. It does not show much rust. Just a bit in the underside where the folds are so it could be plated. I just checked the % acid content of CLR. It is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-08, 04:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,384
Posted By trhouse

This is my first real disappointment with...

This is my first real disappointment with distilled white vinegar 5% solution. This is a small steel part taken from an old Peugeot U08 where it was held in place by the bike stem bolt. My guess is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,384
Posted By trhouse

I should be more careful about distilled white...

I should be more careful about distilled white vinegar. I do not dilute it more but the container says it is already only a 5% solution.

I did a test with some brake parts, emersing the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-08, 12:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,384
Posted By trhouse

This is quite the education. CLR is mostly...

This is quite the education. CLR is mostly glycolic acid with acetic acid, and sulfamic acid. I did find two web sites that indicate that CLR at one time also contained lactic acid and phosphates but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,384
Posted By trhouse

I am restoring some old 60's through 80's...

I am restoring some old 60's through 80's Peugeots. Some have a fair amount of rust from being left outside. I noticed that oxalic acid removed the rust but some parts have a grayish, rough coating...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-08, 04:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,384
Posted By trhouse

The vinegar sounds worth a try. It is a lot less...

The vinegar sounds worth a try. It is a lot less expensive than CLR. I think there is some in the kitchen. I found on another thread that Limeaway is a hydrochloric acid based cleaner. It is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-08, 03:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,384
Posted By trhouse

What do you use to clean off hard water, calcium deposits?

I have been using a product called CLR and dipping the parts in overnight than brushing off. I am not sure what the active ingredient is. Just wondering what other people are using. CLR is pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-08, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,154
Posted By trhouse

Here is a photo of my trusty but rusty Alvit. It...

Here is a photo of my trusty but rusty Alvit. It will be going in oxalic acid shortly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-08, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Posted By trhouse

Just to get back with my results. I tried both...

Just to get back with my results. I tried both the screw driver and copper pipe method. The copper pipe method worked the best in this case. There was considerable rust on the outside but Peugeot...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-08, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Posted By trhouse

So these are pressed in parts?

So these are pressed in parts?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-08, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Posted By trhouse

Head tube part removal

Anyone know how to best remove the parts from the head tube shown in the photo? They are rusty. I would like to take them off for cleaning but not sure if they are just push in, threaded, or how they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,971
Posted By trhouse

Just my experience with these short chrome mini...

Just my experience with these short chrome mini fenders. I had a set that came on an old Peugeot mixte. They were not a problem until I put on some Panaracer Tourguard Pasela tires. One of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 04:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By trhouse

It could be as late as a 1970 UO-8. Notice the...

It could be as late as a 1970 UO-8. Notice the gears. 26 tooth largest rear sprocket with 52/36 chain rings up front. The last year the UO-8 had this gearing was 1970. 1971 models had a 28 tooth...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-15-08, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,673
Posted By trhouse

The chainstay is 0.4" in diameter. It does work...

The chainstay is 0.4" in diameter. It does work better if I shift the clamp in the direction of the crank where the chainstay is thicker but then my heel hits the mount. I forgot to mention that the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-12-08, 02:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,673
Posted By trhouse

I bought a used Kid Karriage and sold it again...

I bought a used Kid Karriage and sold it again for about the same. It is a very nice product but the mount worked very poorly on the bikes I own. It is a clamp composed of rubber covered right angle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-08, 11:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,084
Posted By trhouse

I often replace the original red label...

I often replace the original red label derailleurs with these.

http://www.velo-orange.com/sisxde.html

The are very similar but made with more metal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,256
Posted By trhouse

Here are a few photos of three different...

Here are a few photos of three different Peugeuts. The PGN10 is black, the UO8 is green, the P4 is white.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,192
Posted By trhouse

Are they Rigida? I have a 1974, P8E imported from...

Are they Rigida? I have a 1974, P8E imported from Germany. 700C chrome, Rigida wheels were standard issue for European market bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-08, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By trhouse

My guess is that it is this 1983 PH10S. The link...

My guess is that it is this 1983 PH10S. The link below shows the PH10S. Notice the slots in the crankset arms. The link shows the three bottom of the line bikes from that time with the P6 the bottom....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-08, 02:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,322
Posted By trhouse

http://www.thegunzone.com/rust.html

http://www.thegunzone.com/rust.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-08, 07:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,195
Posted By trhouse

Some other differences between the 1985 PH501 and...

Some other differences between the 1985 PH501 and 1984 PGN10 are the fork of the PH501 is Carbolite while the PGN10 has a Reynolds 501 fork. The PH501 has no lugs but the PGN10 has them.

Here is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-08, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,195
Posted By trhouse

1984 Peugeot PGN10

I rarely have a chance to buy a midrange model but it happened yesterday. This PGN10 was on Craigslist. I thought it was a PH501 from the small ad photo. The only needed repair was a bad rear inner...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
Posted By trhouse

There is a link between 1980 Centurions and a...

There is a link between 1980 Centurions and a company called Tano in the link below,
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By trhouse

Look carefully at the rear derailleur pulleys. In...

Look carefully at the rear derailleur pulleys. In 8 of 10 of this vintage, some teeth have broken off in my experience.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,838
Posted By trhouse

midrange

midrange
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-08, 12:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,838
Posted By trhouse

I think it is a PH501 also. I have a 1985 model...

I think it is a PH501 also. I have a 1985 model that appears to be the same size and color. It is the one behind the early 70's green UO8. The photo was taken to show the difference in geometry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,090
Posted By trhouse

Yes. I would be careful with the acid bath. It...

Yes. I would be careful with the acid bath. It attacks rust but also some platings. Sometimes there is an unpredicted side effect. I placed some metal shift levers in it once and it removed the rust...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-08, 01:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,080
Posted By trhouse

I have a bike that has 27" straightwall rims. I...

I have a bike that has 27" straightwall rims. I use Panaracer Pasela Tourguard tires (27 1 1/4") on it which have a maximum inflation pressure of 95 psi. No problems so far. I also have a bike with...
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