Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: RustyPeugeot
Showing results 1 to 39 of 39
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Still trying to buy a correct bottom bracket...

Still trying to buy a correct bottom bracket spindle that is for sale in the USA. Will this one work?
Bottom Bracket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 621
Posted By RustyPeugeot

That did seem like an AI generated story. Great...

That did seem like an AI generated story. Great looking bike though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,360
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Love your bike and it is an inspiration for my...

Love your bike and it is an inspiration for my $10 UO-8 project! I’ll be needing new tires soon too, so glad to read the responses here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I need to buy the special tool to remove the...

I need to buy the special tool to remove the fixed cup. Does anyone have experience with this one from Walmart? Is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,747
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Love it! I’m in the middle of trying to get my...

Love it! I’m in the middle of trying to get my own UO8 on the road. Having fun working on my bottom bracket spindle so far!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

markk900 thank you for doing that. My bottom...

markk900 thank you for doing that.

My bottom bracket spindle is 3S!

The drive side fixed cup on the blue bike seems worn to me, so I’ll try to swap in the fixed cup from the rusty white bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5555_70bd396a6ce95d24ef5d1b7610a75935ab2d420a.jpeg
One pedal on the blue UO8 was missing an end cap. Snagged a Made in France...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Thanks! I’m going on vacation for a couple of...

Thanks! I’m going on vacation for a couple of weeks, so I’ll wait to see what happens with your axle swap before I buy a 5N axle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Bad news. With loose ball bearings in there, the...

Bad news. With loose ball bearings in there, the adjustable cup is in too far and no threads to lock it down. I’m guessing I need a new fixed cup or a new axle. With caged bearings installed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Thanks guys, I'm getting it. Yes, I think I have...

Thanks guys, I'm getting it. Yes, I think I have an abundance of plastic shifter levers. haha
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Gotcha. Thanks guys. I'm getting it. I'm...

Gotcha. Thanks guys. I'm getting it. I'm guessing Campagnolo shift cables are more expensive than my $10 bike. haha
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

markk900 Would you have a photo to help me...

markk900 Would you have a photo to help me understand what you mean? I’m brand new to bike repair, so I appreciate all the tips you guys have to help me avoid obstacles along the way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Mechanically I am thinking that deeper adjustable...

Mechanically I am thinking that deeper adjustable cup didn't resolve the problem. The deeper cup will screw in until the bearings contact the axle. The shallower adjustable cup would screw in and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Got the cotter pin out of the crank on my rusty...

Got the cotter pin out of the crank on my rusty white parts bike in literally 60 seconds or less. Hallelujah!

Cleaned the adjustable cup and loose ball bearings up. Here are photos of the white...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Awesome guys, this is what I was looking for. ...

Awesome guys, this is what I was looking for. haha. I have two rusty UE-18s that I might be able to pull a cup from. They have the cotter pin cranks though, so not sure if they would work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I'll post some photos when I take the thing apart...

I'll post some photos when I take the thing apart to put in the loose bearings.
So where does a guy buy new bottom bracket bearing cups for his early 1970's Peugeot UO-8?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Aubergine I think you might be right about the...

Aubergine I think you might be right about the caged bearings causing the binding. I ordered some ball bearings last night, so hopefully that resolves the problem. If not, I think I need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5543_702b09367d01bc46cda56f7be913b16138b78103.jpeg
OK I flipped the sealed bearings around and it fits and there are enough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Thanks again markk900. I’ll try flipping the...

Thanks again markk900. I’ll try flipping the bearings around. I might also try loose ball bearings too since they don’t cost much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5538_b476f1930ac273f69c9f697a5323e1451e2efd6e.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Measured the bottom bracket axle tonight. I’m...

Measured the bottom bracket axle tonight. I’m confused what’s going on, so hopefully you guys can help.

The axle has 3S stamped into it.

A = 35mm
B = 52mm
C = 38mm
D = 124.5mm or 125mm
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I might have some time this evening to work on...

I might have some time this evening to work on the blue UO-8 after work. If so, I'll pull the bottom bracket axle out and measure the A, B, C, and D dimensions and post back here to see if it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

markk900 thanks for helping. Last night when I...

markk900 thanks for helping. Last night when I was working on it I was thinking the axle was too short and they messed up the conversion.

Since I’m new to working on these old Peugeot bikes, what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

1. Good news is I got the cranks off and opened...

1. Good news is I got the cranks off and opened up the bottom bracket.

2. Cleaned the cups and greased the bearings.

3. Got it back together. Snugged it up so there was no play on the shaft,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

markk900 I sympathize with you, I'm cheap, and my...

markk900 I sympathize with you, I'm cheap, and my blue Peugeot is cheap. I decided that the most fun part of the project is doing all the work myself and learning some new things. The bike has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Bummed that the 24 spline tool costs more than...

Bummed that the 24 spline tool costs more than the bike, but oh well. Ordered the 24 spline tool from ebay. Won't get here for a month....maybe....hopefully....
Guess I need to stick with old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Seat post is something like 26.6 mm or 26.06 mm,...

Seat post is something like 26.6 mm or 26.06 mm, I can’t remember. Polished the seat post while looking at it.

Rear wheel gears appear to be Maillard and made in France. Looks to have 24 splines...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5379_c5a7a50cbd640124b7b05c63c87cd08a35de1700.jpeg
Has a modified bottom bracket and cranks....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5409_a3e48cbad9776445a716302c7e599fbb710ec92a.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

What’s the trick to post photos here?

What’s the trick to post photos here?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2,437
Views: 590,291
Posted By RustyPeugeot

That’s a funny story!

That’s a funny story!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Just shined up the Pletscher cargo rack a bit!

Just shined up the Pletscher cargo rack a bit!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Aubergine thank you for the help so far. I'll...

Aubergine thank you for the help so far. I'll have some time to look at the freewheel on Thursday evening. I'll clean it up and see if I can locate a manufacturer name on it. I'm looking forward...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Last night I got the chain off of the rusty white...

Last night I got the chain off of the rusty white Mixte. I think it is a UE18 because of the strange handle bars and fenders with lights on the front and back. Looking at the back wheel, the white...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I’m into fixing broken pinball machines and...

I’m into fixing broken pinball machines and playing them. This will be my first time attempting to do the same with an old French bicycle. I am a fixer and user of things. I appreciate restorations,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3,625
Views: 1,014,796
Posted By RustyPeugeot

55 and plan to be riding a blue 1971 Peugeot UO8...

55 and plan to be riding a blue 1971 Peugeot UO8 as soon as I get it cleaned, lubed, and repaired!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-07-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,334
Posted By RustyPeugeot

You can find some normal people out there on...

You can find some normal people out there on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, but certainly plenty of weirdos. I’m also into buying broken pinball machines and fixing them up, so the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Aubergine That's a great looking bike. I want to...

Aubergine That's a great looking bike. I want to get the UO8 up and running so I can ride it and keep it. I want to keep it as original as possible within reason. Part of the fun is to get it up and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,990
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Vintage Peugeot

Greetings. I’m the new owner of a broken UO8 that I purchased from the original owner last week. He indicated he purchased it himself from an Annapolis, MD bike shop when he was entering High School....
Showing results 1 to 39 of 39


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.