Peugeot Ue8m
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Peugeot Ue8m
I recently received a Peugeot UE8M as a gift and I'm considering either restoring it to a clean, running state or converting it into a fixie. I already have a daily driver (Riverside Touring 920) and I'm on a tight budget right now.
The bike has a few issues that need addressing:
I cannot post pic of the Bike since I do not have 10 posts. I'll upload them as soon as I can.
The bike has a few issues that need addressing:
- The front derailleur is broken (any recommendations for a replacement?)
- The old, sticky drop bar tape has been removed
- The fork ball bearings need replacing (I lost half of them during removal)
I cannot post pic of the Bike since I do not have 10 posts. I'll upload them as soon as I can.
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the adjustable bottom bracket cup appears odd
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the adjustable bottom bracket cup appears odd
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Certainly worth it, it looks to be in pretty reasonable condition, I have recently acquired an A08 which is similar and converted it to single speed with a freewheel which has produced a nice basic looking but usable bike.
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Your bike has a Carbolite frame, which I found to offer a pleasant ride. It looks to have aluminum rims, a big plus. For a front derailleur, just about anything will serve as a replacement. Huret, Suntour, Shimano, Campagnolo, all work fine. As for the headset bearings (which you called the fork bearings) you can ask a shop for replacement caged bearings, but you may be better off using loose balls.
It will make a nice bike for you with a little work.
It will make a nice bike for you with a little work.
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It actually does. Also I have no clue on what part broke as soon soon as I removed the fork (the one in my hand).
I had in mind something like yours but with a drop bar! Yours looks fabulous. Which part were needed for the transformation ( single speed, freewheel and new chain only?)
How do I know for sure it has aluminum rims? I am actually quite a noob, sorry. I am more inclined to go with fixed gear since I do not like very much changing gear without having the hands on my breaks :/ .
Your bike has a Carbolite frame, which I found to offer a pleasant ride. It looks to have aluminum rims, a big plus. For a front derailleur, just about anything will serve as a replacement. Huret, Suntour, Shimano, Campagnolo, all work fine. As for the headset bearings (which you called the fork bearings) you can ask a shop for replacement caged bearings, but you may be better off using loose balls.
It will make a nice bike for you with a little work.
It will make a nice bike for you with a little work.
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How do I know for sure it has aluminum rims? I am actually quite a noob, sorry.
I am more inclined to go with fixed gear since I do not like very much changing gear without having the hands on my brakes :/ .
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Thank you, I replaced most of the steel with a few aluminium parts off of a higher end model and a couple of SR parts that I used but yes to convert to single speed a freewheel, single front chainring and a new chain was all it took.
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This is the one that doesn't feel right. I also broke it and have no idea on where to get it as a replacement.
Mostly flat but the travel paths have some nice hills. But I guess I have my gravel bike for those ones.
I am checking Aliexpress for some cheap parts. I am waiting for some tools I still don't have (e.g. the one to open up the chain).
I will update here when those arrive.
I will update here when those arrive.
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You need a 15mm pedal wrench with a long handle to gain leverage. Also, don't forget that one is reverse threaded. Both pedals unthread towards the rear wheel and both pedals tighten towards the front wheel.
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My mnemonic is: the pedal you put your left foot on is left-threaded.
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I bought wd40, and ordered a new hex wrenched and a bottom bracket removal tool. I am waiting to remove the bottom bracket to order new bearings.
I am still unsure on:
I am still unsure on:
- Which type of grease should I buy? Do you have some recommendations?
- I am trying to look for a front derailleur on Aliexpress/Ebay. I found a Suntour AC 2000 for 20 Euro, how can I be sure it will be compatible?
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I bought wd40, and ordered a new hex wrenched and a bottom bracket removal tool. I am waiting to remove the bottom bracket to order new bearings.
I am still unsure on:
I am still unsure on:
- Which type of grease should I buy? Do you have some recommendations?
- I am trying to look for a front derailleur on Aliexpress/Ebay. I found a Suntour AC 2000 for 20 Euro, how can I be sure it will be compatible?
Peugeot and other French builders often used metric tubing sizes rather than what became “standard” so a front derailleur might be a bit of a trick. The French diameter for that tube is smaller than the English/Japanese, so a lot of people use shims. There might be an old bike shop in your town? Older ones sometimes have stashes of old or oddball parts, and you might get lucky. Sheldon Brown’s site has some good info: https://sheldonbrown.com/velos.html
I’ve only ridden one briefly, but old Peugeots like that have a reputation for being “good.” Not “best,” not flashy, or fancy, but good. Maybe a little velo-divergent, but reliably pleasant and useful bikes to own and ride.
Ball bearing sizes … most headsets, hubs, and bottom brackets use similar size and number of ball bearings, French, English, Japanese, Swiss, whatever. You can get a spoke ruler from that giant on-line place for about $9 that will have holes for common ball bearing sizes. Also will have holes for the cotter sizes … your Peugeot most likely wants a 9mm cotter, for example.
But the late Sheldon Brown’s website has just enormous amounts of really useful information. Much gratitude is due to both him and the people who keep the site going.