Peugeot identification
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Peugeot identification
Hello, I bought 2 years ago that peugeot bike. Today I was thinking about what model is this. Someone can help me with that? Peugeot - Album on Imgur
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Comparing the downtube decal font to catalogs, I'd say it probably dates to roughly 1991-92. The threaded headset and crowned fork are typical of that time period, too. Based on frame geometry, I'd guess it was one of Peugeot's "free bike" FB-xxx models.
I didn't find an exact match in catalogs, but you can see some other FB-xxx models in the '92 French catalog HERE, hosted on bikeboompeugeot.com.
The bike is missing most of its original componentry, which makes an exact model match more difficult to figure out. It also makes an exact ID somewhat of a moot point since a number of models probably shared the same frame and were only differentiated by components.
I didn't find an exact match in catalogs, but you can see some other FB-xxx models in the '92 French catalog HERE, hosted on bikeboompeugeot.com.
The bike is missing most of its original componentry, which makes an exact model match more difficult to figure out. It also makes an exact ID somewhat of a moot point since a number of models probably shared the same frame and were only differentiated by components.
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I've had original parts to that bike but I was stupid and threw to the trash because i wanted to have a singlespeed. Bike had handlebar like bike to racing (I don't know english too much so i don't know how to write this), Weinmann brakes, tires from continental and he looked very older than free bike model. Also serial number (Y103 05408) is look like he was produced in 80'.
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An 8-digit serial number with a leading 1 would presumably indicate 1981, as does the single set of water bottle bosses.
For future reference, instead of tossing components, donate them to a bike shop or list them on eBay.
For future reference, instead of tossing components, donate them to a bike shop or list them on eBay.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
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For an early 90's Peugeot to only have 1 set of bottle mounts, it is a sign that it is a lower model bike, but the frame should ride quite well anyway, considering Peugeot's very good frame geometries and reliable/strong frame construction/materials.
You can mod up tell bike with better/lighter wheels and brakes, but don't get too carried away and end upspending too much on a base model frame when you might be better off to get another/whole/better/higher model bike, with everything already mostly set up for sportier performance and much lighter weight......
You can mod up tell bike with better/lighter wheels and brakes, but don't get too carried away and end upspending too much on a base model frame when you might be better off to get another/whole/better/higher model bike, with everything already mostly set up for sportier performance and much lighter weight......
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Below is a P8/X from that catalog, and your bike very well could have been a P8. The color and decals match, your bike has an HLE tubing decal and HLE was used to build P8's, and like the bike in the catalog, your bike doesn't have downtube shifter bosses. (Your bike may or may not have originally been fitted with rack and fenders.)
https://bikeboompeugeot.com/Brochures...0P8,%20P18.jpg
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You probably mean "drop bars", which are curved handlebars common to road bikes. If so, definitely not one of the "free bike" models, but I'll stand by my original age estimate. In fact, since you mentioned drop bars, I perused a few more catalogs at bikeboompeugeot.com above and found that your bike's decals are an exact match for some in Peugeot's 1991 German catalog.
Below is a P8/X from that catalog, and your bike very well could have been a P8. The color and decals match, your bike has an HLE tubing decal and HLE was used to build P8's, and like the bike in the catalog, your bike doesn't have downtube shifter bosses. (Your bike may or may not have originally been fitted with rack and fenders.)
https://bikeboompeugeot.com/Brochures...0P8,%20P18.jpg
Below is a P8/X from that catalog, and your bike very well could have been a P8. The color and decals match, your bike has an HLE tubing decal and HLE was used to build P8's, and like the bike in the catalog, your bike doesn't have downtube shifter bosses. (Your bike may or may not have originally been fitted with rack and fenders.)
https://bikeboompeugeot.com/Brochures...0P8,%20P18.jpg
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Its on a barcode on the frame above the crank housing. It reads
FB300. NUA54MG A
BARCODE
510083775303. G
510083775303. G
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And btw id love to post some pics of it but im still a newbie and im on some kind of probation
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To my knowledge, I don't think Peugeot was using barcodes on its bikes until after the turn of the century.
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Ok nice to know thanks for the info i am new to this i have started collecting a few bicycles already the Peugot is the newest in my collection i bought it for $30 from a woman a couple of blocks down i want to keep it all original. Can anybody help me with a list of oem parts so i can start aquiring them.
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Ok nice to know thanks for the info i am new to this i have started collecting a few bicycles already the Peugot is the newest in my collection i bought it for $30 from a woman a couple of blocks down i want to keep it all original. Can anybody help me with a list of oem parts so i can start aquiring them.
Start your own dedicated thread.
Participate up to the point you get 10 posts so you can attach pictures to your thread, allowing us to see and tell you what model of bike you probably have.
If you cannot post up to 10 or reply with pictures once you hit 10 replies, use the 'create album' function to add pictures, then create your own post and let us know, and one of us can assist.
For what it's worth, Peugeot made great bikes even during the height of bike boom, however, there's always a chance you've got a low-end bike, as the vast majority were for the era. Many of us can respect keeping it original, however, you may find more enjoyment moving to period-appropriate upgrades rather than going all-original. But first, let's determine what you've got, which we can't do without your own dedicated thread and some pictures, assuming it hasn't been molested too much
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Ok francophile i did as you suggested hopefully i can reach the 10 post quota so i can share some of what i have been collecting. Also i dont do it for financial purposes i do it because i like to turn back the clock and take a look into the past.
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Barcodes
If the "Y104 28075" is stamped under the bottom bracket shell and you didn't buy the bike brand new in 1981, I suspect this barcode sticker is from to one of the stores the bike passed thru during its lifetime, or it was possibly applied to the bike during a move or in freight, or as added by one of its owners.
To my knowledge, I don't think Peugeot was using barcodes on its bikes until after the turn of the century.
To my knowledge, I don't think Peugeot was using barcodes on its bikes until after the turn of the century.
Y2C43763
and barcode in the same format:
CR400 CGB54MG
(barcode)
550095316593 2
Think the barcode could be original....but haven't found a way to interpret yet!
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I can talk all at length about the bikes from the 60s-90s. Outside of that era, I'm missing a lot of details. We all have our flaws
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Any ideas on this one? /\
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I.m not familar with the Optimum but the CR400 is the model number and it appears to be UK market for 1992. Component group?
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(Where do you find out that CR400 was UK 92?)
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However, the 2nd character (1st number) of the serial number is the year code, so it should be 1992.
CR400 is the model number
I believe CGB is the market code, indicating the UK.
54 should be the frame size, in centimetres.
MG appears to be a colour code.
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Thanks!!
RX100 was introduced in 1990 and discontinued at the end of 1999, so it should be 1990s, assuming the components are OEM. An 8 speed version was introduced in 1994, though 7 speed continued to a catalogued option. So, just based on componets. the most likely time frame would be 1990-1993.
However, the 2nd character (1st number) of the serial number is the year code, so it should be 1992.
CR400 is the model number
I believe CGB is the market code, indicating the UK.
54 should be the frame size, in centimetres.
MG appears to be a colour code.
However, the 2nd character (1st number) of the serial number is the year code, so it should be 1992.
CR400 is the model number
I believe CGB is the market code, indicating the UK.
54 should be the frame size, in centimetres.
MG appears to be a colour code.