Nervex lugs, forged simplex dropouts, smells frenchy
08-06-09, 01:48 PM
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Nervex lugs, forged simplex dropouts, smells frenchy
I recently acquired this frame. I know nothing about it. (The badge is mine...a golf ball marker) I can see it has nervex lugs, forged simplex dropouts, a french threaded bottom bracket and a semi-squared-off headtube cap w/ 2 vertical badge holes. Note the spur on the forged dropouts, I've seen this on a few 60's Peugeot's. The serial # is engraved in the bottom bracket shell 750322. Any ideas?
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Look at some of the recent threads on Peugeot PX-10's, I'm pretty sure that's what you've got.
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Scrape the paint off a bit near the rear dropouts and see if there is any chrome. Chrome would be a strong nod to a PX-10...
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nervex and simplex could also smell belgian or austro as well
but alas I am going to say px/pa
but alas I am going to say px/pa
08-06-09, 03:46 PM
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Could be as suggested a Peugeot, but I have owned and have seen other French bikes which have nervex and those very same do's which are most definitely not Peugeot. So, I'll bet you will never get a formal ID on that frame. Going to build it up with some simplex delrin, Mafac centerpulls, stronglight 52/42cranket? That's the typical configuration for frames like that. A five speed Atom or Maillard unit would be par for the course too.
Somebody with better memory than me will know if that DO is built for a specific make of derailleur.
Somebody with better memory than me will know if that DO is built for a specific make of derailleur.
08-06-09, 04:09 PM
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The cable stop on chain stay and seat stay cap look Peugeot. Check the seattube inside diameter. Should be 26.4 or 26.6. I think it is a PX10.
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Could be as suggested a Peugeot, but I have owned and have seen other French bikes which have nervex and those very same do's which are most definitely not Peugeot. So, I'll bet you will never get a formal ID on that frame. Going to build it up with some simplex delrin, Mafac centerpulls, stronglight 52/42cranket? That's the typical configuration for frames like that. A five speed Atom or Maillard unit would be par for the course too.
Somebody with better memory than me will know if that DO is built for a specific make of derailleur.
Somebody with better memory than me will know if that DO is built for a specific make of derailleur.
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It's a PX10.
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I hope you don't mean the chrome. It may have been too rusty to save.
The chrome stays on My Carlton were pitted so deeply that I had to use filler.
The chrome stays on My Carlton were pitted so deeply that I had to use filler.
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I did notice that someone ground off 'Simplex' from the rear dropouts. Perhaps they ground off the DT shifter tab as well?
08-10-09, 12:21 PM
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miamijim, are you sure that absence of that little bit is proof that it is not a Peugeot?
miamijim, are you sure that absence of that little bit is proof that it is not a Peugeot?
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08-26-09, 01:53 PM
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Thanks for the input. Wish I could narrow down the year... Unfortunately I have no french parts. Anybody interested in this frame?
08-26-09, 02:13 PM
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Happy Hunting and keep us posted on the build-up!
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PM me if youre interested in french parts.
I've got a bin full of Peugeot parts including ATAX stems, BB's, etc...I can sell you a complete set of parts to build the bike if you'd like.
I've got a bin full of Peugeot parts including ATAX stems, BB's, etc...I can sell you a complete set of parts to build the bike if you'd like.
08-27-09, 02:41 PM
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If I want to rock a Sugino RD2 single speed crank in this Peugeot, will a 103mm bottom bracket fit? I'm looking at a french threaded BB by Velo Orange...
https://www.velo-orange.com/grcrufrthbob.html
What kind of seat post clamp does this frame use? (see picture)
Why is the lip on the headtube kinda squared and not perfectly round (see picture)?
Thanks.
https://www.velo-orange.com/grcrufrthbob.html
What kind of seat post clamp does this frame use? (see picture)
Why is the lip on the headtube kinda squared and not perfectly round (see picture)?
Thanks.
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Look at the RD2 page on Velo Orange. It tells you that it requires a 103mm BB.
You need a seat post bolt, not a clamp.
I can't tell you anything about the lip, except that it's not going to make any difference in use.
You need a seat post bolt, not a clamp.
I can't tell you anything about the lip, except that it's not going to make any difference in use.
