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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-30-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By gesta

I’ve done around 250-270km per day over the...

I’ve done around 250-270km per day over the period of 8 days (twice). At first days, it’s possible to collect kms to ”bank” so I did ride around 400, 350, 300km per day, but that was not sustainable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,698
Posted By gesta

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x922/6b3c8dfb_e18e_49ce_a9f4_2f55288d9837_415f8ac68da3c48d1be9e4c30a081c7650f6842e.jpeg
1975 Peugeot PX50L gravel bike.
”Gravel specific”...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-02-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 1,980
Views: 435,658
Posted By gesta

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/1f685a1d_a468_416d_b634_007f9408b8a1_a627d9c2876aedbc73d40c19d104f71613c1779b.jpeg
Questionable route choices....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 732
Posted By gesta

Strong guess for 650b is max 38mm after crimping,...

Strong guess for 650b is max 38mm after crimping, chainstays being the bottleneck.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,077
Posted By gesta

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1400x2000/d17f8ad8_c853_4fd7_a18c_34cb00523a0c_4074de407967521a33446e7692ec4b6f0eb473b9.jpeg
Kärkinen bridge 13.5.2023.
Here’s my most recent...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-27-23, 06:09 AM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 705,408
Posted By gesta

Thanks! Only the white one is a conversion,...

Thanks!

Only the white one is a conversion, black is 700c and blue was 650b from the factory. For white, I crimped the chainstays just a bit more to add clearance for 38mm tire.

Blue is another...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-25-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 705,408
Posted By gesta

One might say I’ve had the same idea in similar...

One might say I’ve had the same idea in similar packages, all centuries I’ve ever done have been with a Peugeot.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,799
Posted By gesta

Basically PVN has all the bits which were removed...

Basically PVN has all the bits which were removed from PX (mudguards, front rack, brakes) plus 650b tubeless dynamo wheelset and diy set of bags.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,799
Posted By gesta

I dunno how deeply C/V these actually are, but if...

I dunno how deeply C/V these actually are, but if I’m the judge… :lol:

From riding perspective, two highlights would be my first +1000km ride on July and then the completion of Randonneurs Finland...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-23-22, 04:52 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,090
Posted By gesta

I disagree, that’s really Nice bike. 😄 ...

I disagree, that’s really Nice bike. 😄

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1493/307a7b7c_4153_4ad3_897a_3eadf09760d3_55f7f6ef3dc1676051013514aa3e30e731623b68.jpeg
Px-50L in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-02-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,090
Posted By gesta

Thank you, this is my fave bike at the moment!...

Thank you, this is my fave bike at the moment! Modifications are my handiwork and I think "why" can be best answered with "why not"? :D

Longer version of "why not" - I like the aesthetics of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-02-22, 03:01 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,090
Posted By gesta

Great bikes in here! ...

Great bikes in here!

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/d418cf40_4e20_436c_8214_d6004d16865e_d59ffd30b76f13735ff5f7ea3f3b5ec722454ba9.jpeg
Peugeot ex-PX50L
Here’s my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-22, 05:08 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,077
Posted By gesta

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/0e151314_13fe_4844_9876_085157ed0ace_a7bd5807e0bf9855a654d0617eb0c012a188b8b8.jpeg
If you squint enough, it’s still a 1975 Px-50L.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-22, 12:25 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,906
Posted By gesta

I’m pretty sure this bike is already posted...

I’m pretty sure this bike is already posted somewhere else, but here’s another photo.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,330
Posted By gesta

Front fender is dimpled, rear is not. Rear fender...

Front fender is dimpled, rear is not. Rear fender extends between chainstays and thus, is connected to chainstay bridge using straight bolt. I did cut the rear fender sides to closely follow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,330
Posted By gesta

No, but you are correctly guessing clearances are...

No, but you are correctly guessing clearances are not very generous. :lol:
Removing the brake straddle cable is needed, but with those Mafacs that is not a hassle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-22, 12:04 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,330
Posted By gesta

Yes and thanks! Both bags are diy / myog, as...

Yes and thanks!

Both bags are diy / myog, as in I made them. Modern materials, sewn together with Singer from 1972. I do not have scans of patterns or full bill of materials, but I can provide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-22, 04:06 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,330
Posted By gesta

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1370/7095b302_e51f_4113_b2f1_a53668c5065b_f5ab3a4c283d3ea10f27141d7a414c184c1e256d.jpeg
Still mostly french and mostly Peugeot: Pvn10...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-22, 02:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,222
Posted By gesta

Thanks! After installing expensive Yokozuna...

Thanks! After installing expensive Yokozuna Reaction cable outers and realizing cheap brakes were still going to be cheap brakes, spring was the obvious solution. :)

That bike started as ~1975...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 06:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,006
Posted By gesta

Badge is probably original and colour under your...

Badge is probably original and colour under your original model sticker suggests this bike is probably made somewhere around mid 1980s.

UE8M size 60, here’s one listing for similar bike in it’s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-22, 03:54 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 28,627
Posted By gesta

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x958/1c1725dd_84d7_445e_97ee_28f53747788d_8273961526c3f4563a3cfa3751a1ecdfc750ce36.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By gesta

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x400/1633889777_c2d26e879ede70ed49699e0ebcfd315bbe2b4432.jpeg
Peugeot PVN10 ready for s24o.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-21, 06:44 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 15,944
Posted By gesta

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1460/7ceba5cc_ed03_473c_9bbf_c831990c7d60_jpeg_b91192d93c8ebf7fd373a3acccb49e092bc7d0b2.jpg
Peugeot PVN-10 650b conversion
Sram Rival 2x10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 04:46 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 22,806
Posted By gesta

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWjAQlxWAAI5eoT?format...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWjAQlxWAAI5eoT?format=jpg&name=large
Peugeot PVN-10
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgacZ71X0AA50qd?format=jpg&name=large

This is my go-to bike for gravel (and almost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-19, 01:58 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 35,475
Posted By gesta

Great looking bright bikes in this thread! ...

Great looking bright bikes in this thread!

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x960/peugeot_ph45m_aa8a405319905ed3e2ec42d6872a5ce5c8206ea7.jpg
Peugeot PH45M

Here's my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-19, 06:26 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 74,809
Posted By gesta

Last weekend I finished 600km brevet with my...

Last weekend I finished 600km brevet with my Carbolite 103 -tubed PH8M bike, no bad feeligs towards the frame. 22.5h ride time and 34.5 hours from start to finish, so it was not even close being the...
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