Can I put modern wheels on my 1975 peugot px 10?
10-20-19, 03:48 PM
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Can I put modern wheels on my 1975 peugot px 10?
Love riding my 1975 px10 I found on Craig's list. Have had many flats this year. Was wondering if it's possible to put different (new) rim's on it. I'm very new to classic bikes and do not want to get mislead or ripped off on price. Any help would be appreciated!
10-20-19, 03:53 PM
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Flats are usually a function of tire selection, pressure, and the chosen route ... not rims.
But, yes, you can use new rims. I usually use new Sun m13ii rims on my vintage bikes.
But, yes, you can use new rims. I usually use new Sun m13ii rims on my vintage bikes.
10-20-19, 03:57 PM
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The short answer is yes.
But to start, changing rims will do absolutely nothing for the flats you are experiencing.
The long answer is your bike probably has a 120mm spacing between the rear dropouts. It also probably uses a freewheel for your gears. Modern wheels are typically built for a 130mm rear dropout spacing and a cassette for gears. Obviously the 2 don't match. You can buy "modern" wheels with a 120mm dropout spacing and a freewheel. Just make sure of this when purchasing.
Or you can modify your frame to accept a 130mm dropout spacing. In that case, I suggest you search the forum for "cold setting" and "retro mod". There are a lot of threads about modifing a vintage bike to modern standards.
But to start, changing rims will do absolutely nothing for the flats you are experiencing.
The long answer is your bike probably has a 120mm spacing between the rear dropouts. It also probably uses a freewheel for your gears. Modern wheels are typically built for a 130mm rear dropout spacing and a cassette for gears. Obviously the 2 don't match. You can buy "modern" wheels with a 120mm dropout spacing and a freewheel. Just make sure of this when purchasing.
Or you can modify your frame to accept a 130mm dropout spacing. In that case, I suggest you search the forum for "cold setting" and "retro mod". There are a lot of threads about modifing a vintage bike to modern standards.
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There are often good deals around on used wheels that might be a better fit for your bike
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I would also suggest removing the tire and tube and carefully checking the interior of the rim, is the rim strip intact, are any spoke nipples protruding, any sharp bits inside, carefully and slowly, run a finger inside the rim where the tube seats to check and then do the same for the tire, sometimes you get a piece of metal, wire etc stuck in there,. Finally check the tire casing for cuts where debris might be getting into tube. Good luck, flats suck
