Is this Peugeot worth the $280?
04-07-08, 08:34 AM
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04-07-08, 08:44 AM
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I would say not. that looks to be a vintage road conversion.
I've just done one from a low end 10 speed to fixed gear for about £40 (US$80) including frame and all the parts I needed, but I did have some bits before (crankset as it was not good for fixed).
I've just done one from a low end 10 speed to fixed gear for about £40 (US$80) including frame and all the parts I needed, but I did have some bits before (crankset as it was not good for fixed).
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04-07-08, 08:58 AM
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It's French thread. That's an old model.
I usually buy those bikes for $10 from the thrift store, convert them to fixies, and sell them for $100.
I usually buy those bikes for $10 from the thrift store, convert them to fixies, and sell them for $100.
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04-07-08, 09:17 AM
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You guys are lifesavers hehe. You're all like a vast pool of bike knowledge. Oneday, I will be there, oh yes, I will be there. 
04-07-08, 09:19 AM
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I hope that CL ad is a joke, because the price, text, spelling, and photograph are all horrible. The bike isn't that great either.
04-07-08, 09:31 AM
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04-07-08, 09:48 AM
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if you are 6'3 you probably are not going to fit on that bike. If you do not currently have something that you are riding now you most likely just want a bike to ride. It was nice this weekend. DO NOT buy the first bike that comes along just because it is a bike. It may take a week or two but find something that fits both your body and your wallet. This is not hard it will just take a little patience and effort, but you will be a lot happier in the end.
04-07-08, 10:22 AM
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Well, I wouldn't buy it either, but I think some of the other posters are being a bit harsh/aren't used to the Chicago market. If you wait for a nice converted steel framed bike with Nervex lugs and a good crankset that you can pick up for $100 you'll be waiting a very long time. This seller puts quite a few bikes up on CL and is a good guy who can't spell very well. And he's by no means the worst on Chicago CL in terms of trying to gouge buyers on conversions.
04-07-08, 11:26 AM
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There are many worth much more than $280. some in the $1000's Most are not. the UO-8/AO-8 bikes out there are decent bikes and fun to ride, but worth about $100 (converted).
I recently sold a similar bike for $150 after putting $125 into it (wheels, cables, etc.). Thats about the maximum put in price for me with those things.
Most conversions I see on CL are overpriced. I'm guessing it is because the builders aren't knowledgeable about the frames, dump a load of money into them, and expect to profit with a markup.
Also, "fixies" are a market trend right now, so the value of a old frame with horizontal drops has gone up, so the builders are trying to squeeze every last drop they can from these conversions.
Buyer beware. Build your own.
I recently sold a similar bike for $150 after putting $125 into it (wheels, cables, etc.). Thats about the maximum put in price for me with those things.
Most conversions I see on CL are overpriced. I'm guessing it is because the builders aren't knowledgeable about the frames, dump a load of money into them, and expect to profit with a markup.
Also, "fixies" are a market trend right now, so the value of a old frame with horizontal drops has gone up, so the builders are trying to squeeze every last drop they can from these conversions.
Buyer beware. Build your own.
04-07-08, 11:28 AM
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04-07-08, 11:35 AM
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There are many worth much more than $280. some in the $1000's Most are not. the UO-8/AO-8 bikes out there are decent bikes and fun to ride, but worth about $100 (converted).
I recently sold a similar bike for $150 after putting $125 into it (wheels, cables, etc.). Thats about the maximum put in price for me with those things.
Most conversions I see on CL are overpriced. I'm guessing it is because the builders aren't knowledgeable about the frames, dump a load of money into them, and expect to profit with a markup.
Also, "fixies" are a market trend right now, so the value of a old frame with horizontal drops has gone up, so the builders are trying to squeeze every last drop they can from these conversions.
Buyer beware. Build your own.
I recently sold a similar bike for $150 after putting $125 into it (wheels, cables, etc.). Thats about the maximum put in price for me with those things.
Most conversions I see on CL are overpriced. I'm guessing it is because the builders aren't knowledgeable about the frames, dump a load of money into them, and expect to profit with a markup.
Also, "fixies" are a market trend right now, so the value of a old frame with horizontal drops has gone up, so the builders are trying to squeeze every last drop they can from these conversions.
Buyer beware. Build your own.
04-07-08, 01:03 PM
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Yeah, same with those old Schwinns and Raleighs, all crap, every freaking one of them. I just puked a little thinking about how piss-poor they are. I would rather walk than ride a Le Tour, International, or PX-10.
04-07-08, 01:10 PM
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i suppose things are worth what people will pay for them.
04-07-08, 01:17 PM
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You might want to see it in person at least. It's kind of hard to tell (for me at least) what rank that Pug is.
I found this PSV-10 for $50 on craigslist for my girlfriend's dad, it was more than worth checking it out in person.
I found this PSV-10 for $50 on craigslist for my girlfriend's dad, it was more than worth checking it out in person.
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04-07-08, 01:34 PM
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Your girlfriend's dad must like you. Oh wait, you found it for $50 - what price did you get for it?
04-07-08, 05:18 PM
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That is very nice machine! Its hard for me to beleive you paid $50!!! What a Great Deal!!! I love it!!!
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I paid $50 for it. I gave it as a christmas gift.
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