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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-20, 10:12 AM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

48th Anniversary Ride on a sunny July 17th, 2020.

Hadn't ridden this bike for a year, but it felt like yesterday.
I bought this Peugeot PX-10 new in 1972, when I was 21. Paid $286. including boxed shipping from Brooklyn, NY to York, PA. Struggled...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

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Southern York County, PA, looking across a horse ranch....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-19, 08:06 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 38,002
Posted By Peugeotlover

Good report & pics, Legs. Thanks, conveyed the...

Good report & pics, Legs. Thanks, conveyed the flavor of the ordeal. Gugie & Choke, going backwards looking at pics- good stuff, guys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,475
Posted By Peugeotlover

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Oh boy, another opportunity to show my '72 PX-10, one owner. I have crashed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-19, 06:52 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

[QUOTE=deux jambes;20731900]A short errand day....

[QUOTE=deux jambes;20731900]A short errand day. But nothing short of fun riding...

It was over to the post office to check on what it’d cost to ship a set of calipers to Canada.[QUOTE]


If you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-18, 03:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,914
Posted By Peugeotlover

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Sold at auto parts stores, walmart, etc. Westleys Bleche-wite cleans tan...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-18, 06:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,803
Posted By Peugeotlover

You can find the metal band, metal handles,...

You can find the metal band, metal handles, spacer and wingnuts if you watch the e-bay ads.
Just search for 'simplex downtube shifters'.

My shifters have lasted since 1972 with never a problem,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-18, 12:59 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

Fall color, 11/03/18

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It was very windy, which doesn't show up. Rode for almost 2 hours, feels good....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-18, 03:32 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

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A local pumpkin got 2nd place at the Fall York Fair.
334 pounds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-18, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,044
Posted By Peugeotlover

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I gave up on stinking, messy chemicals. An electric drill with wire brush or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-18, 11:05 AM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

Agreed, Johno59, a very nice, diverse selection...

Agreed, Johno59, a very nice, diverse selection of photos, enjoyed them, thanks!
Attractive bicycle, as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-18, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,080,557
Posted By Peugeotlover

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"A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle."
Well, here's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-18, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3,554
Views: 440,873
Posted By Peugeotlover

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This was going to go in the food thread, but Misty jumped into it before the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-18, 10:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,142
Posted By Peugeotlover

j, the choice of front derailleur has no relation...

j, the choice of front derailleur has no relation to the choice of bottom bracket.
Keeping the bottom bracket (& fd) original is merely a personnel preference, and perhaps a consideration for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-18, 05:58 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 82,365
Posted By Peugeotlover

Late May (straw)berries for $7. Some funny shapes.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,142
Posted By Peugeotlover

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-18, 06:22 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

Thank you for the San Juan Islands travel...

Thank you for the San Juan Islands travel adventure. Great photos, so enjoyable to follow. (Good news on Phil, too.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-18, 01:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,142
Posted By Peugeotlover

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1972 original Mavic tubular rim from PX-10. Shows original decals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-18, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,044
Posted By Peugeotlover

Half a tube of the 1.1 fl.oz. Panaracer rim...

Half a tube of the 1.1 fl.oz. Panaracer rim cement (one tube is just enough to mount two tubulars), in small beads between the spoke holes, let set for 10 minutes,
then, starting with the air valve...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-18, 03:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,142
Posted By Peugeotlover

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Seat tube 531 Decal. Order from Cyclomondo, Greg Softley in Australia....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-18, 02:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,040
Posted By Peugeotlover

Thanks for the photos & story. My old stomping...

Thanks for the photos & story. My old stomping grounds. Enjoyed your tale.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-18, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,946
Posted By Peugeotlover

Set of original PX-10 tubular wheels with the...

Set of original PX-10 tubular wheels with the Simplex skewers, black wing nuts, spokes, Mavic rims, Normandy hubs, Regina freewheel- trued & good used condition- $250.

I just bought a NOS pair of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-18, 05:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,425
Posted By Peugeotlover

That is an attractive color. Here's my '88 I...

That is an attractive color.
Here's my '88 I bought new.
It had been on the showroom floor for nearly a year, my wife said "Why don't you offer them $500." That worked.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-18, 08:07 AM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

Good pics, SN. A story in every one. Marina work,...

Good pics, SN. A story in every one. Marina work, tree down, rocks-spring, Egrets-marsh. Big tires.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-18, 06:47 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,044
Posted By Peugeotlover

For a non-abrasive method to clean fine quality...

For a non-abrasive method to clean fine quality rims,
this ParkTool Chainbrite with a sponge does a good job.
Non-toxic & smells okay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-18, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,044
Posted By Peugeotlover

When you start thinking about it, there is a very...

When you start thinking about it, there is a very quick way to get the old glue off.
If the have a vice to hold the wheel, it is even quicker (place wheel between cushioning agents- like rags or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-18, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3,554
Views: 440,873
Posted By Peugeotlover

Thank you. It is desirable to please her...

Thank you.

It is desirable to please her Royal Highness. A happy cat makes for a happy home.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-18, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3,554
Views: 440,873
Posted By Peugeotlover

New large size Guinness Stout, (12) 22oz's. about...

New large size Guinness Stout, (12) 22oz's. about $7. cheaper than smaller bottle case.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-18, 05:52 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

There's currently about 6 inches of snow & it's...

There's currently about 6 inches of snow & it's still coming down.
Found this cheery old pic from September, 2014 .
Don't know what kind of bike it is, but it looks well-aged.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-18, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,080,557
Posted By Peugeotlover

Monterey Cypress trees at Lover's Point, Pacific...

Monterey Cypress trees at Lover's Point, Pacific Grove, CA after a rain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-18, 10:59 AM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

Thank you for the nice group riding pics, DD. ...

Thank you for the nice group riding pics, DD.

I'm mid-60'ish. I have had 3 bad accidents flying off my PX-10 in the 46 years I've owned it.
Two of them, not my fault, I was run off the road by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-18, 06:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,507
Posted By Peugeotlover

I paid $150. to have this $1200. Raleigh...

I paid $150. to have this $1200. Raleigh International UPS'd from Louisville KY to York PA, from Vic's Classic bikes.

Comparing this packaging job to photos of a well-packaged bike, I feel lucky...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-18, 01:12 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

That LeJeune looks perfectly desirable.

That LeJeune looks perfectly desirable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-18, 08:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,819
Posted By Peugeotlover

Testors enamel paint sets are available from...

Testors enamel paint sets are available from Amazon, just google 'testors'.
The white is a pretty fair match for touch-up; the black and gold, as well.
Much better than looking at bare metal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-18, 09:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,819
Posted By Peugeotlover

I used to use a solvent- Park Tool Citrus...

I used to use a solvent- Park Tool Citrus Chainbrite- to clean the glue from the rims.
Then, I got to thinking- there has got to be an easier, less messy, way.

An electric drill with a wire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-18, 05:53 AM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

Nice bike is right! That air pump location is...

Nice bike is right!
That air pump location is a new one to me; makes sense if it doesn't fall off.
Daffodils is February, HA.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-18, 06:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,819
Posted By Peugeotlover

I've been using YellowJersey.org Servizio Corsa...

I've been using YellowJersey.org Servizio Corsa tubulars for 5 years. (black or tan wall)
They are okay, best of all is the price 3 for $50. (+ shipping & 1 tube of glue does 2 wheels.)

Yellow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-18, 07:22 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

Yes, the Eastern Winter is quite different from...

Yes, the Eastern Winter is quite different from Coastal Northern California.
Come April, it will be reasonably nice here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-18, 10:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,819
Posted By Peugeotlover

If you remove the seat post, you may find it to...

If you remove the seat post, you may find it to be engraved with its manufacturer and size.
Like this original Strong seat post from my Peugeot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-18, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By Peugeotlover

Beautiful pics, gaucho.

Beautiful pics, gaucho.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-18, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3,554
Views: 440,873
Posted By Peugeotlover

The cat of a girlfriend used to intentionally...

The cat of a girlfriend used to intentionally climb onto her nightstand and step on the radio button which turned on the sound.
This happened so many times, there was no doubt the Maggie knew what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-18, 06:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,022
Posted By Peugeotlover

Yes, 13 mm cone wrench fits front & rear. Any...

Yes, 13 mm cone wrench fits front & rear.
Any bike shop should have one for sale- phone first.
Those are very good quality hubs, btw.
Q-Tips are also a good tool for removing old grease from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-18, 06:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,819
Posted By Peugeotlover

If those are straight Mavic Championnat Du Monde...

If those are straight Mavic Championnat Du Monde tubular rims & Normandy hubs, there's $100. for the pair.
Stronglight crank set perhaps $75.?
Brooks saddle $50.

My original PX-10 seat post is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-18, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,563
Posted By Peugeotlover

Here is a photo of my front brake, you can see...

Here is a photo of my front brake, you can see how the pads are set.
The pads should not touch the rim until the brake lever is squeezed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-18, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,563
Posted By Peugeotlover

Adjust the saddle so that when a pedal is down,...

Adjust the saddle so that when a pedal is down, and you are balanced in the saddle, your leg should be (almost) fully extended.
Lower the stem an inch or two.
Front tire, try 60 psi; rear 65 psi,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-18, 04:54 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,379
Posted By Peugeotlover

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Mouse ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Mouse

Mickey Mouse had yellow shoes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-18, 01:32 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By Peugeotlover

My '72. My brother claimed my 3-speed Rollfast...

My '72. My brother claimed my 3-speed Rollfast when I left home in 1970; he still has it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-18, 08:00 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,379
Posted By Peugeotlover

Thanks, Munny. Just got totally lost for 30...

Thanks, Munny. Just got totally lost for 30 minutes. Enjoyably so.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-18, 07:11 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 82,365
Posted By Peugeotlover

Beautiful meals, non-fixie. Went to Brown's...

Beautiful meals, non-fixie.

Went to Brown's country market and brought home this deep dish apple pie.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-18, 08:21 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,081
Posted By Peugeotlover

Quantity is a function of space (room to keep...

Quantity is a function of space (room to keep them), wealth & time (obsession) to maintain them. 5 works for me, although I 'need' a 3-speed.
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