Peugeot PX-10 1972

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Couldn't resist... so we have here an another bike... Peugeot PX-10 1972 (this is how I got it from the seller):

[here more photos: https://plus.google.com/photos/10052109 ... banner=pwa]

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fixed handlebar angle, seatpost and more proper saddle:

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A PX-10 was always an object of desire for me. That should be a fun bike to restore.
 
Re:

A first French among all English steel in my collection, good occasion on ebay. A little bit to small for me, but I'll see how it rides. I'm not sure if I should keep it original and re-build to specification or upgrade it a little bit with Simplex Super LJ gearset that I have somewhere in a box. I want to change the wheelset. The paintwork will stay original with some touch ups, chrome is still in very good shape.

in pieces now...
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Re:

Voilà!

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I replaced gearset with Super LJ, brakes with other set of Racers, slightly newer and better shape. Saddle is Wrights Swallow.
A few things to finish: pedal dustcap missing (or maybe I will change pedals completely for Lyotard MB23). Brake cable clamps bolts missing (already ordered). One brake yoke is Weinmann and will be replaced with Mafac. And the most important thing - wheelset, now it has wheels borrowed from my other bike.
and I'm super :D after (almost) finishing...
 
Thanks! I did notice it as well. After I finished. I was even slightly tempted to fix it, but this time - no way! Racers are real PITA to adjust, you need 4 hands and some time to do it... Maybe when I'll find proper wheels for this bike.
 
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Small update. Replacement brake cable clamps bolts arrived and now fitted on the bike. Kool-stop brake blocks ordered, so it will have brake cables shortened soon... ;) Hubs and rims ordered. I decided that it will ride on tubulars so Pelissier 1001 Competition large flange and Super Champion Record sprint rims ordered as well.
The rims and hubs are like these:
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I started to use it as my commuter and I think it will stay like this for some time.
 
I'm not sure if I've chosen good rims as I couldn't find any info about them but I like the shape :p
They fit the period and the bike, I think. Hubs as well.
...and the bike rides really nice, handles easily and is very responsive.
 

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