Peugeot UO8 with 24" tires is it a kids bike?
05-27-22, 04:20 AM
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Peugeot UO8 with 24" tires is it a kids bike?
Picked up a purple peogeot (70s) maybe for Google search of images appears to be a U08 bit can't be sure. It has a small frame and 24" wheels. I am used to riding a newer (2002) mountain bike and not sure if size is right. I am 5'3 and had hard time finding a small vintage frame.
05-27-22, 05:50 AM
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It sounds like it might be a Peugeot UG45CX, which was configured simlar to a UO8 but cose to an AO8. It used 24" wheels in conjunction with an 18" frame. See attached image.
The other option is to look for a late 1980s proportional frame, often called Terry style frames. These used a standard size rear wheel in conjunction with a smaller diameter front wheel that allowed for a frame with a lower standover height and shorter top tube. They were popular with female triathletes.
The other option is to look for a late 1980s proportional frame, often called Terry style frames. These used a standard size rear wheel in conjunction with a smaller diameter front wheel that allowed for a frame with a lower standover height and shorter top tube. They were popular with female triathletes.
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Picked up a purple peogeot (70s) maybe for Google search of images appears to be a U08 bit can't be sure. It has a small frame and 24" wheels. I am used to riding a newer (2002) mountain bike and not sure if size is right. I am 5'3 and had hard time finding a small vintage frame.
i recon, at 5"3 (roughly 1,60m right?) you'd be well served with frame size of 48cm-50cm. There are 50cm bikes that take 28" wheels which makes wheel and tire interchanging so much easier, but you may also find a 26" bike that suits even better.
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[QUOTE=T-Mar;22521575]It sounds like it might be a Peugeot UG45CX, which was configured simlar to a UO8 but cose to an AO8. It used 24" wheels in conjunction with an 18" frame. See attached image.
The other option is to look for a late 1980s proportional frame, often called Terry style frames. These used a standard size rear wheel in conjunction with a smaller diameter front wheel that allowed for a frame with a lower standover height and shorter top tube. They were popular with female triathletes.
the picture is exactly what the bike inhave looks like. I think i will try to resell it and get a larger frame. Thank you very much.
The other option is to look for a late 1980s proportional frame, often called Terry style frames. These used a standard size rear wheel in conjunction with a smaller diameter front wheel that allowed for a frame with a lower standover height and shorter top tube. They were popular with female triathletes.
the picture is exactly what the bike inhave looks like. I think i will try to resell it and get a larger frame. Thank you very much.
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It sounds like it might be a Peugeot UG45CX, which was configured simlar to a UO8 but cose to an AO8. It used 24" wheels in conjunction with an 18" frame. See attached image.
The other option is to look for a late 1980s proportional frame, often called Terry style frames. These used a standard size rear wheel in conjunction with a smaller diameter front wheel that allowed for a frame with a lower standover height and shorter top tube. They were popular with female triathletes.
The other option is to look for a late 1980s proportional frame, often called Terry style frames. These used a standard size rear wheel in conjunction with a smaller diameter front wheel that allowed for a frame with a lower standover height and shorter top tube. They were popular with female triathletes.
This is from the dutch 1975 catalogue, the 24" model. They announce it for Kids aged 8-11. (The frame height is given at 50 but i think that is the stand-over height; the same catalogue says the UO8 was available in "60cm and 64cm").
i recon, at 5"3 (roughly 1,60m right?) you'd be well served with frame size of 48cm-50cm. There are 50cm bikes that take 28" wheels which makes wheel and tire interchanging so much easier, but you may also find a 26" bike that suits even better.
i recon, at 5"3 (roughly 1,60m right?) you'd be well served with frame size of 48cm-50cm. There are 50cm bikes that take 28" wheels which makes wheel and tire interchanging so much easier, but you may also find a 26" bike that suits even better.
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The very small and very large frame markets are small, but when those people find it they usually don't hesitate
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In the early 1970s at Bikecology we sold a fair number of those to children and to very short women, all of whom were glad to find something that fit them properly.
Nishiki, our other major brand, made a similarly-sized and priced version of the Olympic that we referred to as a "babyoly."
Nishiki, our other major brand, made a similarly-sized and priced version of the Olympic that we referred to as a "babyoly."
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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
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My wife is that height and she rode the smallest '80s Treks and Cannondales (both with full sized wheels front and rear) with no trouble. Both are still generally available, the Trek usually in touring geometry but the Cannondales turn up in racing and touring in about equal numbers. Be sure to check in the "Looking" thread; I post such finds there regularly. Good luck!
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...t-ii-2762.html
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Just found this one, teensy touring for cheap in OH!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...67712331347695
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...t-ii-2762.html
*edit*
Just found this one, teensy touring for cheap in OH!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...67712331347695
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