I just won a 1970s Peugeot UO-8 , what fun awaits me?
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I just won a 1970s Peugeot UO-8 , what fun awaits me?
Excited to get a blast from the past. I've just won/ bid on a 1970s Peugeot OU 8. 125.00 and will no doubt be spending allot of time here on the forum helping me see my way out of my newly acquired gem.....lol.
We have a wonderful Greenway in San Antonio which I've been enjoying. Recently I did 66 miles on my only bike up till now, a Co Op cty1.3 . The internal geared bike 8 speed left me desiring a bit of an upgrade.
Having two adopted children , one in college , the other in 10th grade coupled with a very limited income, I found a bike from my high school days thatshould keep me busy and hopefully allow me to climb the hills on the Greenway a little easier.
I ride for pure enjoyment and secondary for health.
I realize that the Peugeot is far far from a high quality ride, but I'm anxious to feel the steel frame.
I'm very appreciative of 90% of the good folks who's knowledge I so value.
Posting due to my excitement , something to advert my attention away from parenting and work.
Thank you bike forum community 🤗
My fun awaits....
The Co Op cry 1.3 set up for all day rides..... Now refered to as the Winnebago...lol
We have a wonderful Greenway in San Antonio which I've been enjoying. Recently I did 66 miles on my only bike up till now, a Co Op cty1.3 . The internal geared bike 8 speed left me desiring a bit of an upgrade.
Having two adopted children , one in college , the other in 10th grade coupled with a very limited income, I found a bike from my high school days thatshould keep me busy and hopefully allow me to climb the hills on the Greenway a little easier.
I ride for pure enjoyment and secondary for health.
I realize that the Peugeot is far far from a high quality ride, but I'm anxious to feel the steel frame.
I'm very appreciative of 90% of the good folks who's knowledge I so value.
Posting due to my excitement , something to advert my attention away from parenting and work.
Thank you bike forum community 🤗
My fun awaits....
The Co Op cry 1.3 set up for all day rides..... Now refered to as the Winnebago...lol
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11-08-21, 11:52 AM
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Nice old bike, but it looks like it's for someone 6' 2" or better. I hope that is you.
I honestly didn't feel any overwhelming difference between my old steel bikes and my new CF Tarmac for ride quality. My Tarmac fits me better than my older bikes.
I honestly didn't feel any overwhelming difference between my old steel bikes and my new CF Tarmac for ride quality. My Tarmac fits me better than my older bikes.
11-08-21, 11:54 AM
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Cool, be sure to post in the Classic & Vintage forum. There are some UO-8 fans there. 
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...on-thread.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...on-thread.html
11-08-21, 11:58 AM
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My wife and I, avid bike riders, are moving to San Antonio in early December. Is this the Leon Creek greenway, or the Salado Creek greenway? We're looking forward to many biking adventures. We'll be up in Boerne. Phil
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11-08-21, 12:24 PM
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My CoOp is an xl
11-08-21, 12:26 PM
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Your in for a treat !!! Boerne although growing so fast, is lovely
11-08-21, 12:49 PM
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Check the bearings in the bottom bracket and headset. If they're in good condition, it shouldn't be too hard to keep them cleaned, lubed, and adjusted so they stay that way. If the BB spindle or cups are actually pitted, finding replacements for older French stuff can be a little tricky these days. Steel frames indeed offer a smooth ride, and of course are on the heavy side. The weight shouldn't be a concern for the kind of riding you're doing. Your REI city bike is very cool! I love the leather bags. You're apparently someone who cares about style--that Peugeot should fit nicely into your life. I'd clean it up a little as needed, maybe replace cables, brake pads, and tires (if they've not been done in a while), and then enjoy the thing.
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11-08-21, 01:05 PM
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Check the bearings in the bottom bracket and headset. If they're in good condition, it shouldn't be too hard to keep them cleaned, lubed, and adjusted so they stay that way. If the BB spindle or cups are actually pitted, finding replacements for older French stuff can be a little tricky these days. Steel frames indeed offer a smooth ride, and of course are on the heavy side. The weight shouldn't be a concern for the kind of riding you're doing. Your REI city bike is very cool! I love the leather bags. You're apparently someone who cares about style--that Peugeot should fit nicely into your life. I'd clean it up a little as needed, maybe replace cables, brake pads, and tires (if they've not been done in a while), and then enjoy the thing.
11-08-21, 01:10 PM
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Old enough, hmmm?
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That is a class act, there. I'd like it.
11-08-21, 02:13 PM
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My only other thoughts about that old bike in the first pic is that you need to raise the saddle and lower the bars. You won't have a proper fit for a road bike if you are going to sit erect. IMO, you'll wind up looking for the holy grail of saddles for your butt and might never find it.
If raising the saddle takes it outside the proper height for your legs, then it's too big a frame.
But.... if you are comfortable on it, that's all that really matters.
If raising the saddle takes it outside the proper height for your legs, then it's too big a frame.
But.... if you are comfortable on it, that's all that really matters.
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Great bike! My 1st 10 speed worked as a messenger to save and April 74 paid $140 for a blue UO8 like yours. They ride beautifully.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
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11-08-21, 04:02 PM
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My only other thoughts about that old bike in the first pic is that you need to raise the saddle and lower the bars. You won't have a proper fit for a road bike if you are going to sit erect. IMO, you'll wind up looking for the holy grail of saddles for your butt and might never find it.
If raising the saddle takes it outside the proper height for your legs, then it's too big a frame.
But.... if you are comfortable on it, that's all that really matters.
If raising the saddle takes it outside the proper height for your legs, then it's too big a frame.
But.... if you are comfortable on it, that's all that really matters.
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11-08-21, 04:10 PM
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Most bikes in the US were built to British standards. French bikes of your era require some parts that are not easily found here. IIRC, the stem and frame tubes are smaller in diameter on French bikes than British/Italian/Japanese/Canadian/US bikes. The headset, bottom bracket, and freewheel are threaded differently. Your bike probably has 27" wheels, instead of the now much more common 700C wheels, so you may have to search a bit for tires.
BUT ... you CAN find parts at reasonable prices, especially if you ask for help here. Velo-Orange, ebay, and the For Sale sub-forum of the C&V forum have parts with French threading and diameters.
You'll probably need new tires, cables, and housing. If the rims of your wheels are steel, I strongly recommend either not riding in wet (some say 'humid') weather, because they don't stop well when wet or finding new wheels with aluminum rims. And if you buy new wheels from, say, Craigslist, you'll probably get a hub with English threads, which solves the French freewheel and 27" tire problems.
Although the UO-8 doesn't have fancy tubing, lots of people are delighted with the way they ride.
My reco is to check out the C&V forum where steel and French bikes are real - ly well-supported.
BUT ... you CAN find parts at reasonable prices, especially if you ask for help here. Velo-Orange, ebay, and the For Sale sub-forum of the C&V forum have parts with French threading and diameters.
You'll probably need new tires, cables, and housing. If the rims of your wheels are steel, I strongly recommend either not riding in wet (some say 'humid') weather, because they don't stop well when wet or finding new wheels with aluminum rims. And if you buy new wheels from, say, Craigslist, you'll probably get a hub with English threads, which solves the French freewheel and 27" tire problems.
Although the UO-8 doesn't have fancy tubing, lots of people are delighted with the way they ride.
My reco is to check out the C&V forum where steel and French bikes are real - ly well-supported.
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Yep, the ride quality of these is amazing. If you post over on the C&V forum you'll get more help and information than you can ever use on these. I had one for years and thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Pretty easy and cheap to keep them going. If it has the stock steel rims you'll want to replace with some decent alloy ones so it will actually stop. That's the one let down with most of these.
Other than that, dial in your fit and find a saddle that works for you and you'll have a really nice rider. Congrats!
How I rode mine for many years until I downsized my stable and moved it one....with regret.
Other than that, dial in your fit and find a saddle that works for you and you'll have a really nice rider. Congrats!
How I rode mine for many years until I downsized my stable and moved it one....with regret.
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Yep, the ride quality of these is amazing. If you post over on the C&V forum you'll get more help and information than you can ever use on these. I had one for years and thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Pretty easy and cheap to keep them going. If it has the stock steel rims you'll want to replace with some decent alloy ones so it will actually stop. That's the one let down with most of these.
Other than that, dial in your fit and find a saddle that works for you and you'll have a really nice rider. Congrats!
How I rode mine for many years until I downsized my stable and moved it one....with regret.
Other than that, dial in your fit and find a saddle that works for you and you'll have a really nice rider. Congrats!
How I rode mine for many years until I downsized my stable and moved it one....with regret.
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Those are fantastic! You're in for a true treat, in my honest opinion. 
The ride itself is so smooth but my only complaint would be the seat. That's an easy fix though!
Enjoy and let us all know how it goes!
The ride itself is so smooth but my only complaint would be the seat. That's an easy fix though! Enjoy and let us all know how it goes!
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11-09-21, 05:40 PM
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I bought an old Peugeot about 15 years ago for around the same price too. It was a lot of fun but I thought it could be a bit difficult to control at times. But overall I was happy with it and felt some nostalgia as well.
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Pictures always from the drive side.
Learn about the idiosyncrasies of French threading and sizes, as well as cottered cranks.
Learn about the idiosyncrasies of French threading and sizes, as well as cottered cranks.
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I do remember just within the last month or so, I was waiting outside the local bike shop for entry, a biggie shop here. A couple rolled out of the shop with their Peugeot's and I commented that I had had a similar one years ago. They were not happy. Shop said that they don't work on bikes like those anymore. I was surprised but now reading comments above, I guess I can kind of see why. I know that they serviced mine when I had it but that was long ago.
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My only other thoughts about that old bike in the first pic is that you need to raise the saddle and lower the bars. You won't have a proper fit for a road bike if you are going to sit erect. IMO, you'll wind up looking for the holy grail of saddles for your butt and might never find it.
If raising the saddle takes it outside the proper height for your legs, then it's too big a frame.
But.... if you are comfortable on it, that's all that really matters.
If raising the saddle takes it outside the proper height for your legs, then it's too big a frame.
But.... if you are comfortable on it, that's all that really matters.
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My only other thoughts about that old bike in the first pic is that you need to raise the saddle and lower the bars. You won't have a proper fit for a road bike if you are going to sit erect. IMO, you'll wind up looking for the holy grail of saddles for your butt and might never find it.
If raising the saddle takes it outside the proper height for your legs, then it's too big a frame.
But.... if you are comfortable on it, that's all that really matters.
If raising the saddle takes it outside the proper height for your legs, then it's too big a frame.
But.... if you are comfortable on it, that's all that really matters.