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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-08, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,873
Posted By Chief&Champ

I'd personally leave the paint scheme as-is. Just...

I'd personally leave the paint scheme as-is. Just my 0.02$.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-08, 04:18 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 33,751
Posted By Chief&Champ

Nice bike! I was referring to the previous...

Nice bike! I was referring to the previous 'travesty' Peugeot, where I believe the rear derailleur hanger was so precisely removed. I think the braze-ons were removed as well.

Perhaps I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-08, 01:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,943
Posted By Chief&Champ

Weird geometry, is it just me?

Weird geometry, is it just me?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-08, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By Chief&Champ

New tires, new cables/housings, clean and...

New tires, new cables/housings, clean and regrease it. Probably wouldn't cost you over 30$ to bring it into decent riding shape.
I would look for a shorter stem and seatpost to bring it back into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-08, 11:26 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 33,751
Posted By Chief&Champ

Thanks for enlightening my ignorance a bit,...

Thanks for enlightening my ignorance a bit, riding in one gear only as a fashion statement didn't make any sense. I typically stay in the same gear for most of my riding, occasionally going up or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-08, 02:58 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 33,751
Posted By Chief&Champ

I just don't see the appeal of a fixed-gear bike....

I just don't see the appeal of a fixed-gear bike. As a twenty-year-old with hair, I refuse to wear a helmet to flatten my luscious mane. The hair-in-the-wind thing is pretty hollywood. That is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-08, 10:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,756
Posted By Chief&Champ

Leave them if you want it to look stock. Remove...

Leave them if you want it to look stock. Remove them if you're tempted to use them!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,735
Posted By Chief&Champ

My friend has a monster sized UO9 pretty much...

My friend has a monster sized UO9 pretty much identical to your bike, minus the fenders. Really nice bike but way too big for either of us (I measured 62cm, + or - a few). He has a "UO9" decal on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-08, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 925
Posted By Chief&Champ

I purchased a '77 for 60$, but it has some...

I purchased a '77 for 60$, but it has some aesthetic issues. Rides great.

As Huerro mentioned, if it's in perfect condition both aesthetically and mechanically, 125$ wouldnt be too bad. There are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,840
Posted By Chief&Champ

1)Natural cycles, pardon the pun. The popularity...

1)Natural cycles, pardon the pun. The popularity of the vintage bike will mean an increase in it's cost (not value) which will eventually hit a peak which will deter those half-heartedly interested...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-08, 01:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,607
Posted By Chief&Champ

People would try to sell that bike for +300$ here...

People would try to sell that bike for +300$ here in Montreal. Low-end road bikes in questionable shape go for 125$.

Personally I would just hold onto the bike and enjoy the ride! I would also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-08, 01:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,984
Posted By Chief&Champ

I recall seeing the blue/orange combo somewhere...

I recall seeing the blue/orange combo somewhere on this forum, not suited for my taste but it works out. I think neutral colours are the way to go when dealing with intense colour. Dark brown shellac...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-08, 12:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,984
Posted By Chief&Champ

Classic. Choosing a colour for the...

Classic.

Choosing a colour for the handlebar tape must be difficult due to the bright orange colour on the bike. I think you chose the best option, with black being the other best option....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-08, 04:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,530
Posted By Chief&Champ

30 speeds? Dual-suspension? Have the biking...

30 speeds? Dual-suspension? Have the biking conditions changed that much over the span of 40 years?

I don't ride hilly terrain, but there hasn't been a situation thus far (in my 1 month old bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,172
Posted By Chief&Champ

I seem to be running on the original Mafac brake...

I seem to be running on the original Mafac brake pads, they're in fair condition and the stopping power seems to be quite good. I should note that everything seems fine for me as I'm new to bikes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-08, 11:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By Chief&Champ

The UO9 in question has the handlebars rotated...

The UO9 in question has the handlebars rotated upwards even more than your UO8 pictured. First order of business is to bring the handlebars back into place. The alien look isn't very nice, nor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-08, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By Chief&Champ

Thanks for the input! I'll give it a test ride...

Thanks for the input! I'll give it a test ride and see if I'm comfortable. If it's too awkward for me I'll hold onto old 'n heavy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-08, 12:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,347
Posted By Chief&Champ

There should be a bike adoption agency. (other...

There should be a bike adoption agency. (other than Craigslist)

My collection could really use another bike. (thus making my total two)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-08, 12:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By Chief&Champ

Peugeot trade, good or bad deal?

A friend of mine has a 1982 Peugeot UO9 identical to the one seen here (http://cyclespeugeot.com/images/1982_Peugeot_P8-P18_UO9_UO10.jpg) that is too big for him. The frame is a bit of a monster for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-08, 01:36 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,566
Posted By Chief&Champ

I've recently purchased the super efficient...

I've recently purchased the super efficient Cateye HL-500 (http://www.amazon.com/Cateye-HL-500-Halogen-Bicycle-Headlight/dp/B000R6QR0O/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1215674958&sr=8-7)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-08, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,781
Posted By Chief&Champ

Thanks guys! I am definitely not a PQist, so...

Thanks guys!

I am definitely not a PQist, so unfortunately the 140$ just isn't worth it for Parizeau pride. It would be a nice 20$ find at a garage sale, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-08, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,781
Posted By Chief&Champ

Interesting. Are these bikes unique to my region,...

Interesting. Are these bikes unique to my region, or has anyone seen or heard of them before?
Information is very scarce.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-08, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,781
Posted By Chief&Champ

Tour de Quebec?

This is the second time I see a 'Tour de Quebec' bike posted on CL. I have no clue whether or not the bike is quality or garbage.
For price reference, old low-end Peugeots usually run for 80$-100$...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-08, 09:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,250
Posted By Chief&Champ

Sheldon Brown made me paranoid about my AVA stem...

Sheldon Brown made me paranoid about my AVA stem and handlebars, but they're holding up so far. I can deal with the sketchy creaking sound when I ride hard. The creaking may be entirely unrelated,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-08, 12:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,628
Posted By Chief&Champ

Montreal is not exempt of this trend. ...

Montreal is not exempt of this trend.

http://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/bik/740311108.html "NEW TAPE" is the selling point?

I'm by no means a bike connoisseur, but it seems to me any old road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-08, 11:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,954
Posted By Chief&Champ

Thank you! Perhaps the canadian model offered...

Thank you! Perhaps the canadian model offered different components than the american counterpart? The shifter issue was fixed, it was simply a case of lining up the tiny rectangular protrusion on one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-08, 02:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,954
Posted By Chief&Champ

The dissimilarities are really bugging me. I've...

The dissimilarities are really bugging me. I've compared some the components of my ride with other '77 models, things don't match up.

Mafac "Racer" brakes (found on the '77 PRN10E), DEA "super...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-08, 11:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 334
Posted By Chief&Champ

Front Derailleur issues on '77 Peugeot?

I'll use my noggin next time!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,722
Posted By Chief&Champ

You're referring to the AVA stem? That's whats...

You're referring to the AVA stem? That's whats currently on my UO-8(?), is it worth changing even if my bike is a beater used for going around town?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-08, 11:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,954
Posted By Chief&Champ

I took her for a ride after tightening the...

I took her for a ride after tightening the wingnut, shifting from the 1st-2nd-3rd cog was fine. The 4th did not sound quite right. The wingnut had loosened by the time I had tried for the 5th...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-08, 10:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,954
Posted By Chief&Champ

Okay, I understand now. There are in fact little...

Okay, I understand now. There are in fact little wingnuts on the sides of the shift levers, as you mentioned. I was reading a little tired and was thinking solely of the derailleur... (thats my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-08, 10:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,954
Posted By Chief&Champ

Great! Thanks again. I'll give it a shot...

Great! Thanks again. I'll give it a shot tomorrow.

If I can manage to find a reference image of what the bike should look like, I could have a little summer project on my hands. Before anything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-08, 10:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,954
Posted By Chief&Champ

Thanks! There are two spots that look like they...

Thanks! There are two spots that look like they can be adjusted with an allan-key, maybe this is what you are referring to?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-08, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,954
Posted By Chief&Champ

1977 Peugeot ID help?

Hi guys, I'm new to these forums and I've got an inquiry for you (good start).

I've recently purchased a vintage Peugeot off CL, mainly to be used as a beater for commuting around town quickly...
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