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08-22-19, 10:18 AM
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Posted By skou

Fair enough! :)

Fair enough! :)
08-21-19, 01:21 PM
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Views: 1,941
Posted By skou

Unfortunately I'm not able to take photos of the...

Unfortunately I'm not able to take photos of the bike right now. I have posted some photos of it in this thread, hopefully you can use those, else I might have to post some when I can:...
08-21-19, 09:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,941
Posted By skou

Actually, this was my first time doing this. But...

Actually, this was my first time doing this. But it was exactly what I did. Actually I think those scuff marks comes from all that time where the bike hasn't been used and has been standing still...
08-20-19, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,941
Posted By skou

Well well well. I took the headset apart, and to...

Well well well. I took the headset apart, and to my surprise was it greased up quite good. Anyway, I cleaned everything up and regreased and adjusted the whole thing, and now it runs smoother than...
Replies: 21
Views: 2,609
Posted By skou

Sorry for the late answer! I took the headset...

Sorry for the late answer! I took the headset apart, and surprisingly enough, it was very well greased and seemed to be in "OK" shape (when age is considered as well). I cleaned it up and regreased...
08-19-19, 08:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,941
Posted By skou

Thanks! A little damned if I bought a flawed...

Thanks! A little damned if I bought a flawed bike. I will definitely try take it apart asap, and take some photos for you guys to help me!

Hopefully it will be enough to regrease it and reassemble...
08-19-19, 02:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,941
Posted By skou

Peugeot PBN10 front wheel feels "locked"

Hello bikeforum!

I have bought a Peugeot PBN10, and I already love it! It is a pleasure riding a ~12 kg bike instead of a ~20 kg bike.

Thing is, when I got home and gave it a makeover, I...
Replies: 21
Views: 2,609
Posted By skou

Thanks for the fast answer! The front wheel...

Thanks for the fast answer! The front wheel "wants to point straight ahead" whether it is on or off the ground, but it is barely noticeable when riding the bike, only when it is standing still. It...
Replies: 21
Views: 2,609
Posted By skou

Hi Ben! I might do so. I have bought the bike,...

Hi Ben! I might do so. I have bought the bike, and it says PBN10S**** something I don't recall directly at the bottom of the crank, so people here know what they are talking about! Thanks for the...
Replies: 21
Views: 2,609
Posted By skou

Glad to hear some more comments on the bike!...

Glad to hear some more comments on the bike! Thank you. I don't think I quite understand what you mean by this part:

"Also, you will need to partially deflate the rear tire to remove or reinstall...
Replies: 8
Views: 1,220
Posted By skou

Well it is really great to get to know all these...

Well it is really great to get to know all these things to look out for. Obviously, a damaged bike should cost less than a bike without any damage to it. I can truly relate to cars, as I'm a car...
Replies: 8
Views: 1,220
Posted By skou

Okay, what the heck.... How can someone sell a...

Okay, what the heck.... How can someone sell a bike that doesn't work?! I don't have the tools, time or the money to do demanding work, so I guess that is it.

This just saved me from doing a bad...
Replies: 21
Views: 2,609
Posted By skou

I really do consider buying this bike. Seller...

I really do consider buying this bike. Seller will accept ~235$, so I guess that is some kind of a discount.

It means a lot to me, to know which exact model the bike I will be buying is, and...
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Views: 1,220
Posted By skou

That is some really great arguments! Might be a...

That is some really great arguments! Might be a bit risky believing that it is"just gear adjustment". I haven't room in my pocket for expensive repairs, and I prefer to repair my bikes by my self. I...
Replies: 8
Views: 1,220
Posted By skou

Bianchi help needed!

Hello bikeforum!

I would really appreciate opinions, advice and knowledge on this Bianchi. Seller wants ~270$, and says that it only needs gear adjustment. He also claims that it is equipped with...
Replies: 21
Views: 2,609
Posted By skou

Well okay - you might be right. I've been looking...

Well okay - you might be right. I've been looking through all the '80s catalogs and can't seem to find something that matches 100%. Note taken, might watch out for a better deal to come. Don't know...
Replies: 21
Views: 2,609
Posted By skou

Thank you for your comment, and concerns about...

Thank you for your comment, and concerns about the fenders! I have asked seller what he thinks regarding them (as the bike is quite far away from me).

I have researched a little, and to me it...
Replies: 21
Views: 2,609
Posted By skou

Great explanation! Thank you so much. At which...

Great explanation! Thank you so much. At which point do you think this bike lacks user friendliness? :D The friction tube shifters? (If that is what are mounted on this bike)
Replies: 21
Views: 2,609
Posted By skou

Well that's just about my size, so I guess it...

Well that's just about my size, so I guess it should fit!



What do you mean by lack of user friendliness? So all in all, it's a decent bike, but the price seems to be high. Can't say much but...
Replies: 21
Views: 2,609
Posted By skou

An elderly Peugeot!

I have found your help extremely useful in my other threads, and I really appreciate you guys helping me out. So.... I am still searching for a daily commuter, as the one I have now will be too heavy...
Replies: 8
Views: 3,745
Posted By skou

I hear you. I've chosen not to go with this bike...

I hear you. I've chosen not to go with this bike either as I don't have time or money for such a project. I hope to find something in better condition.

Thanks!
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Views: 3,745
Posted By skou

What do you think it needs to get fixed besides...

What do you think it needs to get fixed besides the cables and chain?
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Views: 3,745
Posted By skou

Is it possible for you to elaborate regarding...

Is it possible for you to elaborate regarding "pull the fork and seat post"-part? I assume what you think about the seat post is whether it is stock in there for good or not. What about the fork?
Replies: 8
Views: 3,745
Posted By skou

Koga Miyata Gents Touring 1978

Hi out there.

So, I'm still looking for a commuter and stumbled upon this. Seller claims it's a koga miyata gents touring '78 that is completely original apart from the saddle. He also says that...
Replies: 7
Views: 5,844
Posted By skou

Hi Pillars5, are you sure it is this bike and not...

Hi Pillars5, are you sure it is this bike and not just one that looks similar? Are you in Denmark? :) Unfortunately seller has taken it off, so I assume it has been sold?

Sorry, but I don't think...
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Views: 5,844
Posted By skou

Thank you guys for enlighten me once again. Glad...

Thank you guys for enlighten me once again. Glad to get this knowledge from you guys instead of buying a poor bike. As bikemig says, yes I want a commuter. Although I'm not really good at scouting a...
Replies: 7
Views: 5,844
Posted By skou

Peugeot First Race 1000

Hi people.

I've found a Peugeot First Race 1000 (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that seems to be from ~97.

From a Danish point of view, I think seller is asking for a quite fair price, but I...
Replies: 11
Views: 13,012
Posted By skou

Got it! Thank you! :)

Got it! Thank you! :)
Replies: 11
Views: 13,012
Posted By skou

I'm not quite sure that I understand your post -...

I'm not quite sure that I understand your post - is it possible for you to elaborate? :)
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Views: 13,012
Posted By skou

Ha' I guess you guys were right. Damn incredible....

Ha' I guess you guys were right. Damn incredible. Seller claims it's a "special" frame that's bigger in the back end than in the front end, but would be similar to a modern 57 cm frame. Could that be...
Replies: 11
Views: 13,012
Posted By skou

Same! It's a great combination of colors. I've...

Same! It's a great combination of colors. I've asked him out whether if he has measured it him self or if it says 57 cm somewhere on the frame..
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Views: 13,012
Posted By skou

I'll try ask him out on how it's measured as it...

I'll try ask him out on how it's measured as it is quite far away for me to just hop by :-). Great tip regarding the white hoods, tires and cables! Can't figure out which size I need as internet...
Replies: 11
Views: 13,012
Posted By skou

Giant Peloton Lite

Hello people!

As I was quite lucky with feedback on my last thread, I'll now give it another try as seller left me hanging high and dry. I've found what seems to be a Giant Peloton Lite that seems...
Replies: 38
Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

Glad to hear it just isn't here haha! A bummer...

Glad to hear it just isn't here haha! A bummer though, since I really want to see the bike. Note taken regarding measurements!
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Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

I'll definitely go for a test ride! Right now...

I'll definitely go for a test ride! Right now seller isn't giving me much though.. Thank you very much for the input! I've been searching for bikes with a frame within a size of 55-56 cm, but I've...
Replies: 38
Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

I don't know how it's measured tbh, but I'll try...

I don't know how it's measured tbh, but I'll try and measure it my self if I get the opportunity. Figured out I was closer to 180 cm though. Hope it doesn't matter much.

I didn't knew Michelin...
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Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

I will look those brands up! I have a question...

I will look those brands up! I have a question regarding size of the frame. Seller says it might be too small for me (I'm 178 cm) and the frame is 55 cm. From what I have found out it should be okay....
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Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

And there's the answer, I guess "partly vitus...

And there's the answer, I guess "partly vitus 172" is fine enough for me ha :-). My french isn't that good, so I didn't even bother to try and read the catalogue to be honest.



Yup I saw that...
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Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

How to know if it's "full 172"? :-)

How to know if it's "full 172"? :-)
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Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

Well seller says it needs new tires, so I'll...

Well seller says it needs new tires, so I'll probably have to get some if I get to buy it. Do you have any recommendations?
Replies: 38
Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

Wow that was a really precise number haha, way...

Wow that was a really precise number haha, way above what I was expecting! It seems in really great condition to my eye, but as mentioned I'm completely new to this. The saddle compliments the other...
Replies: 38
Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

I see! That's a great solution as well. I'll try...

I see! That's a great solution as well. I'll try it if I get to buy the bike and see if it works for me!

I know it's probably another model you have, but is it possible for you to tell the weight...
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Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

I think I'll contact seller and see if we can...

I think I'll contact seller and see if we can agree on a price :-). Thank you!!
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Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

Thanks for pointing things out I've never would...

Thanks for pointing things out I've never would have thought about ha. I think I'll be using it primarily on non-rainy days, but I might end up using it everyday. I guess it is a big plus just to...
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Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

So you know what I'm talking about I guess haha....

So you know what I'm talking about I guess haha. Well I expect higher prices here as Copenhagen really is a city made for bikes. I do think it looks decent, at I might try to push seller just a tad,...
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Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

Haven't thought of that! Oh boy does it rain,...

Haven't thought of that! Oh boy does it rain, on/off whole year through. Last summer was decent though.

I'm unsure whether if the motobecane is too expensive or not. Yesterday he said his limit...
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Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

Note taken! Seems like his best price is near...

Note taken! Seems like his best price is near ~270$, so I might either go with the Bianchi or wait it out and see if anything new pops up. Although I quite like both of them.. :-) The bike I'm...
04-29-19, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,096
Posted By skou

That makes sense! Thank you for the very useful...

That makes sense! Thank you for the very useful answers, both in this thread and my other one! :-) Really glad about joining this community.
Replies: 38
Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

Great to know about the parts, thank you! ...

Great to know about the parts, thank you!

What exactly makes the Bianchi worth the double if I may ask, and which would be the better buy? I don't know much about Motobecane bikes tbh.



It...
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Views: 6,275
Posted By skou

Thank you for the answer! Does the "graphics" on...

Thank you for the answer! Does the "graphics" on the frame change from each model year? Reason I'm asking is, the Grand Touring I seem to find on google have different graphics on the frame than this...
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