Gave this bike to a friend who got into riding to work.
Frame:
1983 Peugeot PX 8 M 61cm
Carbolite 103
Fork/Headset:
Carbolite 103 / Original
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SR / original
Pedals:
Lyotard 136
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
1x5 drive = 40T SR 118mm front ring / 5 speed Malliard freewheel 14x17x19x21x24 / Sedis chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Simplex SX 810 / Simplex SX 810
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fujita Belt / Original
Brakes:
Weinmann centre-pull / Weinmann
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Original 700c Rigada / Malliard Normandy / Original Michelin 700x35c
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Replaced at some point 700c Rigada / Malliard Normandy / some old 700x35c
Accessories:
AVA frame pump / french bell *ding!* / soubitez generator lights / ESGE fenders
More Info:
definitely a big bike, but it works out ok
needs a better saddle, tires & a saddle bag
Added by cobrabyte. Last updated almost 13 years ago.
As of about 14 years ago, cobrabyte has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
4 Comments
Thanks Guys!
I recently gave this bike to a good friend who wanted to get into riding. He's been going everywhere with it...to work, the bar, all over the place. The other day he did almost 30 miles, not bad for a newb! :)
Posted about 14 years ago
I like it, it tick all the right box for general riding, nice work mate.
Posted about 14 years ago
so nice to see someone who appreciates the old classics ,doesn'chop -paint-aerospoke -color match chain "convert"them to third rate Fixies.thanks for sharing,
Posted about 14 years ago
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Nimhskater978 says:
I love Peugeots myself this is a sweet one the carbolite frames are very nice
Posted about 13 years ago