Peugeot Perthus Pro 753 - Swap??

Gracie · Oct 17, 2011

I have been for a very brief spin with the pug and I have the feeling that she is going to be a little small for me at 56cm. Sad times indeed!

Just a very early thought but if anyone has a nice retro bike that is a 58cm or 59cm frame and fancies a swap I would be keen to hear from you.

Cheers

Stuart

fritzlite · Oct 17, 2011

have you tried a longer stem?.. a 130-140 mm might do the trick
and a longer seatpost..

Brendan · Oct 17, 2011

If that seat post is at the right height for you I would be incredibly surprised if the perthus is too smal for you.

cipolinni · Oct 18, 2011

peugeot

What's the components,looks like shimano600
Straight deal?
If yes,how much

Old Ned · Oct 18, 2011

Brendan":16sqc192 said:
If that seat post is at the right height for you I would be incredibly surprised if the perthus is too smal for you.

My thoughts as well, it appears ideal. Flatten the saddle (its nose is pointing up) and a longer stem and - if the saddle is the height you are riding - then away you go.

Qubit · Oct 18, 2011

How tall are you? (not that its anywhere near exact but as a guide it might give a clue). If you're 6ft plus thats definitely too small.

Way2many · Oct 18, 2011

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That saddle needs to be pushed back as well...

I'm 5'10-11" ish and ride all 56cm c-c seat tube bikes, perfect for me.

mooster · Oct 19, 2011

Wow - great bike. Great, great bike. Just like the one I had :cry:

If it had been a 59 or 60 like you are looking for then I'd have gone for it.

Free early morning bump anyway!

Gracie · Oct 21, 2011

Thanks for the comments.

These pictures were taken after giving the bike a good scrub and before it was set up for a spin.

I know the theory suggests that at 6ft a 56cm is within size range for me but it just feels a little strange and the thin tubing makes me feel a long way from the top tube. I guess this is Retro riding for you.

This is a very testing love/hate affair with this bike

The bike has been stripped now with parts having been sold leaving me with the frame.

Brendan · Oct 21, 2011

To be honest if you are 'normally' proportioned a 6foot tall person would normally need a 58cm frame.

What are you going to do with the frame? Might be interested in it if your selling it.

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