1988 Peugeot PXR80 - my new all-roadie
04-30-21, 03:33 PM
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1988 Peugeot PXR80 - my new all-roadie
After riding a metric century with gugie and Andy_K the other day (my first ride of over 5 miles in 8 months), aside from being out of shape, I realized I was seriously under-biking riding a 34+ lb. 1980s MTB with 26" wheels—sweet Rene Herse Rat Trap Pass tires notwithstanding. Also, doing that long of a ride without drop bars is a bit of a pain. No variety of positions with those old MTB bars!
After searching far and wide, I have ended up with what appears to be a 1988 Peugeot PXR80, which was considered a touring/rando bike.
It took me a while to identify the model, as I scoured through all the Peugeot USA catalogs from the 80s and turned up no match.
I finally found it in the 1988 French catalog. I was initially thrown off by the total drivetrain change to franken-Shimano (600 tri-color rear derailleur, 105 front derailleur, Golden Arrow cranks), from French drivetrain (this is probably a blessing in disguise!
). Also, the saddle, stem, levers, shifters, and pedals are clearly not stock.
I don't take delivery until Tuesday, so I will be unable to verify it's identity until I get a serial number, but I think it should be a great ride, after I replace the saddle, stem, and pedals. I also have a Shimano 105 (RD-5600) that I may swap for that 600 tri-color. Cranks will probably change (would have been a triple originally), at least smaller rings like 48x32 or 46x30.
After searching far and wide, I have ended up with what appears to be a 1988 Peugeot PXR80, which was considered a touring/rando bike.
It took me a while to identify the model, as I scoured through all the Peugeot USA catalogs from the 80s and turned up no match.
I finally found it in the 1988 French catalog. I was initially thrown off by the total drivetrain change to franken-Shimano (600 tri-color rear derailleur, 105 front derailleur, Golden Arrow cranks), from French drivetrain (this is probably a blessing in disguise!
). Also, the saddle, stem, levers, shifters, and pedals are clearly not stock.I don't take delivery until Tuesday, so I will be unable to verify it's identity until I get a serial number, but I think it should be a great ride, after I replace the saddle, stem, and pedals. I also have a Shimano 105 (RD-5600) that I may swap for that 600 tri-color. Cranks will probably change (would have been a triple originally), at least smaller rings like 48x32 or 46x30.
05-01-21, 06:14 AM
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Super cool, enjoy! I love running into franken-builds where you can tell the person kinda knew what they wanted to do, or at least they had access to decent parts.
05-01-21, 06:48 AM
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Yeah, only things I really can't live with are the saddle, stem, and pedals—otherwise it should be a great ride.
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05-01-21, 11:37 AM
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Looks like it’s in great shape and has excellent clearances, and lots of bottle cage nubs. What’s not to like?
What’s that braze-on for on the back of the seat tube? Light?
What’s that braze-on for on the back of the seat tube? Light?
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Very interesting, looks to have a PH501 level tubeset and fork, and with an interesting combination of construction features to say the least.
I would have never guessed 1988!
I'd be itching to measure the frame angles and TT length, maybe the fork rake as well. Does the catalog give geo numbers?
I could sure see this being an interesting build, I think the frameset is quite worthy.
I would have never guessed 1988!
I'd be itching to measure the frame angles and TT length, maybe the fork rake as well. Does the catalog give geo numbers?
I could sure see this being an interesting build, I think the frameset is quite worthy.
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Yes, that was where the lever was to release the generator for the light (see this thread).
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The PXR80 arrived today, and my initial investigations point to a probable 1986 model, as I found "86" on the Maillard front hub (presumably original) and, uh, somewhere else that I can't remember at the moment. Assembled it with my spare MKS Sylvans and a Brooks Pro saddle, and took it for a 10 mile shakedown spin. This is a very nice bike.
Now I just need to get rid of that funky stem and the white bar tape, at the very least. And add some Rene Herse tires to replace the brand-new but budget Kenda tires.
Now I just need to get rid of that funky stem and the white bar tape, at the very least. And add some Rene Herse tires to replace the brand-new but budget Kenda tires.
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Glad to have helped relight the n+1 desire!
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05-11-21, 07:22 PM
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I picked one up that was from 1985, posted it here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...geot-px80.html One thing I noticed (and you can see in the pics I posted) was that the rear derailleur hanger, which had the original Simplex derailleur, was already configured to accept a Shimano derailleur. So while I left the Simplex derailleur in place, I plan to take it off and replace it with a Suntour or Shimano derailleur, and save the Simplex derailleur for a bike that has a Simplex-specific hanger.
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I picked one up that was from 1985, posted it here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...geot-px80.html One thing I noticed (and you can see in the pics I posted) was that the rear derailleur hanger, which had the original Simplex derailleur, was already configured to accept a Shimano derailleur. So while I left the Simplex derailleur in place, I plan to take it off and replace it with a Suntour or Shimano derailleur, and save the Simplex derailleur for a bike that has a Simplex-specific hanger.
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05-17-21, 10:45 AM
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Serial number
Finally got around to the serial number:
Y507 10853
So, if I understand Peugeot serial numbers correctly, this would mean this was manufactured in July of 1985.
Y507 10853
So, if I understand Peugeot serial numbers correctly, this would mean this was manufactured in July of 1985.
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Nice Score! Nice bke as is and also a great platform to personalize. I would suggest tracking down a set of lighter wheels and seeing how the ride is.
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Really like those bar end shifters and center-pulls. There are so many nice things about this bike. I have a Franken-PR80 with 34t Bailout on the freewheel and a Compact Crank. I especially like the long easy frame pattern of the PR80s giving it a nice easy ride.
I have always been surprised at how hard it is to ID a bike sometimes. Especially the Peugeots'. Looks like you have this one nailed down. Nice BIKE!
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The ride is very nice! But that wacky (to me, anyway) stem has to go; way too flexy and creaky for me.
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An evolution: new mismatched Mavic wheelset with Shimano 105 hubs and a 9-speed to replace the 6-speed, and a NOS Shimano 105 rear derailleur to replace the Shimano 600 tri-color. Rides like a totally different bike now, buttery smooth and lovely. The Michelin Dynamic Classics are only 23mm, so probably just temporary, but man is this thing comfortable as it stands right now.
Now to deal with that funky stem and the white bar tape...
Now to deal with that funky stem and the white bar tape...
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I think the the white bar tape (as long as it's clean...) plays off the "Peugeot" lettering very nicely. A Technomic stem might be in order, though!
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I'd be sorely tempted to take this bike to the CINO ride. It has lots of clearance for fat tires.
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