Old Peugeot, modern gear
02-21-21, 04:18 PM
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Old Peugeot, modern gear
Hi All, this is my first post so be gentle please.
I have what I think is an 87 Peugeot 12 vitesses frame on which there is absolutely no gear. I've spent a long time on the various threads and I think its 87 because of the number stamped on the frame (Y711).
My question is simple. Will it take a modern groupset? Everything I've read seems to indicate Peugeot changed from French to English threads etc in early 1980. So am I in luck? Will the almost new gear I've got fit ok? I've already expanded the rear of the frame to 130mm.
Cheers
I have what I think is an 87 Peugeot 12 vitesses frame on which there is absolutely no gear. I've spent a long time on the various threads and I think its 87 because of the number stamped on the frame (Y711).
My question is simple. Will it take a modern groupset? Everything I've read seems to indicate Peugeot changed from French to English threads etc in early 1980. So am I in luck? Will the almost new gear I've got fit ok? I've already expanded the rear of the frame to 130mm.
Cheers
02-21-21, 07:55 PM
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It should work if the bb shell is indeed English.
02-22-21, 06:51 AM
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Even if the shell is metric thread (French or Swiss), you could make it work with a Phil cartridge and proper mounting rings, or a threadless cartridge. It's mostly a matter of how much money and effort you're willing to spend to make it happen.
02-24-21, 02:25 PM
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This is my Premiére - it's a 1986 bike. Bottom bracket and headset are British threaded, and I've expanded the rear dropouts to 130mm.
It's fitted with a Chorus chainset, Tiagra 9 speed brifters, and 105 derailleurs now - a purist's nightmare but a very nice bike to ride
It's fitted with a Chorus chainset, Tiagra 9 speed brifters, and 105 derailleurs now - a purist's nightmare but a very nice bike to ride
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02-25-21, 05:08 PM
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Both 1985 PGN10's I've owned over the years both had British threading. At one time, my first PGN10 has modern components, such as Microshfft Arsis groupset, Shimano 105 crankset, and a decent wheelset after cold setting the rear.
