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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-16, 10:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,634
Posted By atalamark

Well I'm happy to say this bike rides great and...

Well I'm happy to say this bike rides great and I'm very impressed with the Huret derailleurs and shifters.


This is by far the first vintage friction shifting setup I've ridden, in fact I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-16, 03:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,634
Posted By atalamark

I'm not a weight weenie by any means. I'm super...

I'm not a weight weenie by any means. I'm super pleased though that this bike is VERY light even fully built up.


And I'm taking a test ride later today, but the setup/adjustment of the Eco's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-16, 03:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,634
Posted By atalamark

Oh and I'll likely put a few coats of clear...

Oh and I'll likely put a few coats of clear shellac over the wrap later this week. And the wrap ends are cotton twined.
I used the VO wrap because I had a gift certificate, they call it "comfy"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-16, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,634
Posted By atalamark

Ok folks here's a quick pic from the Bertin in...

Ok folks here's a quick pic from the Bertin in its currently fully overhauled state.


Every bearing is new with fresh grease and adjustments, all new cables/housing/ferrules all around, new red...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-16, 09:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,634
Posted By atalamark

By the way, can someone ID the model of Huret...

By the way, can someone ID the model of Huret derailleur (can be seen in original post pic)? I'm just finishing up this bike and finally paying attention to the drive train, the derailleur seems ok...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-16, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,055
Posted By atalamark

I measured these rims and they're 15mm wide. I...

I measured these rims and they're 15mm wide. I just mounted an OLD set of decent Specialized Touring IIs to have something to ride at the moment, they're marked 700X28 but seem smaller (haven't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-16, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,055
Posted By atalamark

Super Champion 81 clinchers....how wide can I go?

Howdy folks--


I have a bike I'm overhauling that came stock with some Super Champion 81 rims.


The tires that came with the bike were OLD Wolber 700X23 which are shot, and for me, way too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-16, 11:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,634
Posted By atalamark

I posted some picks for you, waiting to hear some...

I posted some picks for you, waiting to hear some of that knowledge of yours!!


Mk
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-16, 06:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,177
Posted By atalamark

Darn, I used the wrong size headset bearings!

Folks-


I recently did something dumb. I needed some bearings for a headset overhaul for a current project and when I was at my local LBS I asked for 1/8" bearings, knowing darn well that 5/32...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-16, 06:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,634
Posted By atalamark

Oh, for some reason I thought the PA-10 used the...

Oh, for some reason I thought the PA-10 used the same tubing as the U-series bikes but with racier geometry.


My UE-8 DID have the steel wheels, but those are long gone and it now has Campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-16, 03:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,634
Posted By atalamark

Here's one more shot which shows the lug work,...

Here's one more shot which shows the lug work, which is nice.


Also, I've read about the Durifort tubing being "plain gauge" but how does this compare to other companies "plain gauge", for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-16, 11:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,634
Posted By atalamark

Ok I took a few better pics as requested to help...

Ok I took a few better pics as requested to help narrow this down.


And yes as someone mentioned the wheels are indeed 700c and the tires, if they aren't original, are VERY old but well preserved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-16, 06:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,634
Posted By atalamark

Oh shoot, yeah you're right! About it being blue...

Oh shoot, yeah you're right! About it being blue and about the pic.


I think I fixed that now!


Mk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-16, 05:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,634
Posted By atalamark

Bertin experts, what is this?

Howdy folks-


I picked up a new project recently, its an old French Bertin but I'm not sure of the model/frame tubing.


I think its pretty original:


-Belleri stem/bars
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-16, 09:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,028
Posted By atalamark

Well the '74 catalog only shows the PR-10 with...

Well the '74 catalog only shows the PR-10 with tubulars but here's a pic from the '77 catalog and the PRN-10E which looks very similar.........


Mk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-16, 09:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,028
Posted By atalamark

Found the pic of the downtube showing Criterium...

Found the pic of the downtube showing Criterium shifters.


MK
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-16, 09:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,028
Posted By atalamark

The shift levers are Criterium, and I can't find...

The shift levers are Criterium, and I can't find the pic now which the seller sent but I know for sure they're Crits.


Mk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-16, 09:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,028
Posted By atalamark

Here's the pic the seller has of the crankset. ...

Here's the pic the seller has of the crankset.


MK
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-16, 09:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,028
Posted By atalamark

Boy with one is a bit of a puzzler. Can't wait...

Boy with one is a bit of a puzzler. Can't wait to see it in person so I can get some real info!


As far as the crankset, I haven't seen any pics of PA10's with anything other than a cottered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-16, 03:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,028
Posted By atalamark

Yeah I tend to agree, but, I also think its not...

Yeah I tend to agree, but, I also think its not likely that someone would replace the Delrin Prestige with another Simplex, in most of the "upgraded" old Peugeots I've seen people have used SunTour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-16, 11:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,028
Posted By atalamark

Also the rims are Super Champion clinchers laced...

Also the rims are Super Champion clinchers laced to Normandy high flange hubs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-16, 11:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,028
Posted By atalamark

Here's a better pic of the seat tube, on my UE-8...

Here's a better pic of the seat tube, on my UE-8 and other lower models of Peugeots I've seen there was the "Peugeot Cadre Allege" sticker noting the plain hi tensile steel tubing used. This one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-16, 11:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,028
Posted By atalamark

I've looked at a bunch of old catalog scans and...

I've looked at a bunch of old catalog scans and it seems the PA-10's had Simplex Prestige derailleurs/shifters, which this bike doesn't have.
The seller doesn't recall seeing a Reynolds sticker...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-16, 10:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,028
Posted By atalamark

Peugeot ID

Howdy folks-

I've been eyeing this old Peugeot for some time and have even settled on a price with the owner, but have not had time to go see it in person.
He's advertised this as a PA10 but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-16, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,953
Posted By atalamark

I just found somewhere online an old Mafac scan...

I just found somewhere online an old Mafac scan which showed someone reaching down with 1 finger to the Guidonnet lever with hands on the ramps.

So that makes a lot more sense really, you can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-16, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,953
Posted By atalamark

Curious about Guidonnet levers on Radonneur type bars/bike??

Howdy folks--

So I've been eyeing some of the DiaCompe Guidonnet style levers for some time, mostly because I'm considering moving to a more upright bar position and think they look good on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-16, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,115
Posted By atalamark

Well my usage of the current Sugino Tourist/Maxy...

Well my usage of the current Sugino Tourist/Maxy crank is likely short term. I have stashed away a Sugino Mighty Tour triple that I'd like to install some day but I need to find the appropriate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-16, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,115
Posted By atalamark

I'll try some closeups soon, been busy! The...

I'll try some closeups soon, been busy! The crank is labeled Sugino Tourist and seems to be a version of the old Maxy. The outter 52 ring is one piece with the arm which is swaged. But I weighed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-16, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,115
Posted By atalamark

Peugeot UE-8 project almost done!

Howdy folks--

Just thought I'd share my latest project which is a full upgrade on an old 70's Peugeot UE-8.

I bought this bike in mostly original condition with very little wear. I've been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-16, 06:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,738
Posted By atalamark

This is great info, thanks! I've found a set...

This is great info, thanks!

I've found a set of Criteriums on Ebay that I'll try to snag, ends in almost a week, decent starting price so hopefully no one bids!

thanks again,

Mark
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-16, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,738
Posted By atalamark

Downtube shifters for a 70's Peugeot UE-8??

Howdy folks--

I'm in the midst of a full upgrade on an old 70's Peugeot UE-8.

Last night I was in the process of installing a SunTour cyclone front derailleur and had planned on using a set of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-16, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By atalamark

Ok with some quick searching it does seem that...

Ok with some quick searching it does seem that most folks agree that the MT-68 is for the 68mm shell width and the MT-70 is for Italian 70mm width.

So I'd be looking for the MT-70.

Also, in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-16, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By atalamark

Well if the difference between the two is the...

Well if the difference between the two is the width , 68 vs 70, then I might be looking for an MT-70 based on the idea that a French bottom bracket, although 68mm in width, often used thinner cups...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-16, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By atalamark

I'm good with French cups, the ones on the...

I'm good with French cups, the ones on the Peugeot are in good shape, in fact I'm installing another Sugino crankset right now, a double, which I got along with the Italian width axle which I've read...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-16, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By atalamark

Oh if the axle is in the neighborhood of 127mm I...

Oh if the axle is in the neighborhood of 127mm I might be out of luck using a VO unit anyway, they only get up to 122mm.
I'm not opposed to piecing together a workable axle for this Peugeot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By atalamark

Unfortunately my LBS isn't well stocked with used...

Unfortunately my LBS isn't well stocked with used stuff, and when I'm down in Portland I just don't have time to look around. I guess I was hoping it was a simple answer, but I'm not surprised that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-16, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By atalamark

Axle length for vintage Sugion Mighty Touring triple crank??

Howdy folks-

I have long term plans on utilizing an old Sugino "Mighty Touring" triple that I've had stashed away.

This will be for a French bike and I want to install on the VO sealed bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-16, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,302
Posted By atalamark

These are all fantastic responses to hear. Wish...

These are all fantastic responses to hear. Wish I had the day off so I could go set this up right now! (I have to overhaul the bottom bracket and install new axel, then replace front der. and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-16, 08:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,302
Posted By atalamark

Yes that's super helpful, and everyone else has...

Yes that's super helpful, and everyone else has led me to believe this might work just fine. I don't mind slow shifts or double shifting if the setup allows for a wide gear range setup with the two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-16, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,302
Posted By atalamark

I guess I was worried about the capacity for the...

I guess I was worried about the capacity for the front derailleur, the Cyclone I have is a standard one not the one made for triple cranks so I think its RIGHT at the capacity going from 52 to 34....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-16, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,302
Posted By atalamark

Will a 52/34 crankset work my setup??

Folks--

I've been upgraded/geeking out on an old Peugeot UE-8.

I'm making this bike the ideal work/hauling/short touring bike.

I've always liked the idea of having a wide range double...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-16, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,877
Posted By atalamark

Yes you're totally right! mark

Yes you're totally right!

mark
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-16, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,877
Posted By atalamark

Here it is, I found it!! N O s Cabochon Feu...

Here it is, I found it!!

N O s Cabochon Feu Soubitez Old French Vintage Bike Peugeot 101 102 Mobylette | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-16, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,877
Posted By atalamark

I think I found it!! N O s Cabochon Feu...

I think I found it!!

N O s Cabochon Feu Soubitez Old French Vintage Bike Peugeot 101 102 Mobylette | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-16, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,877
Posted By atalamark

pic

Ok so if you check out this post you can see the EXACT lens I'm missing, in fact, I'm wondering if this is my bike?

Can someone tell me who made it??
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-16, 04:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,877
Posted By atalamark

Thanks for the replies. I just took a pic of the...

Thanks for the replies. I just took a pic of the lens to show but now I can't seem to upload pics here? Not sure whats up with that.

Anyway I can't tell who made my lens, there are names/numbers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-16, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,877
Posted By atalamark

Peugeot UE-8 rear light lens??

Howdy folks-

I just picked up a very clean and original 70's Peugeot UE-8 bike which had the full fenders and bottle generator with lights.

This bike totally rules and is a dream to ride even...
Forum: Touring
05-18-16, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,535
Posted By atalamark

Yeah believe it or not I got the bike for $35 off...

Yeah believe it or not I got the bike for $35 off Craigslist, turned out the guy lived in my neighborhood and I met him at a convenience store across the street!
It had 90% original components but...
Forum: Touring
05-18-16, 09:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,535
Posted By atalamark

I think you're totally right! I've just been on...

I think you're totally right! I've just been on the fence about this bike, and was sort of fishing for someone who might have had a personal experience touring with a Schwinn Le Tour from this era. ...
Forum: Touring
05-18-16, 09:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,535
Posted By atalamark

BTW I just compared the specs in the '88 Schwinn...

BTW I just compared the specs in the '88 Schwinn catalog for the Le Tour and Voyageur. The Voyager has a 72 head angle, 74 seat angle, and 42.25" chainstays compared to the Le Tours 72.5 head & seat...
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