Peugeot cobbles bike...

When I was nine or ten years old, my dad bought me a small Peugeot bike from the local bike shop. 650c wheels, fenders and a coaster brake but in the characteristic Peugeot light blue metallic color with orange decals. Loved it to bits and rode it until I grew to a bigger bike...



32 or 33 years later: a few months ago I came across a "full size" bike that was for sale. No rust, no paint chips, amazing, and it was my size. Could not resist and bought it without a plan. Pure nostalgia. Soon found that the fork needed serious truing but that was quickly solved.

I know it's not a restoration to factory specs but as I intend to use the bike for some long rides I have to settle for comfort and ease of use. Decided to add Paris-Roubaix tubular tires, 46/36t chain rings instead of 52/42, bar-end shifters, brake handles with rubber covers and my favourite saddle but otherwise left it as it was. Will use it this spring on several sections of Paris-Roubaix "Pavé". This summer I will add a front rank and a handlebar bag and ride the 800 km from my home in Amsterdam to my parents place in Burgundy in eight stages.

Still waiting for the Dia Compe bar-end shifters I've ordered but otherwise almost ready for action....

Nice choice of tubs

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Nice looking bike.
Love the colour and the Regal saddle.
Enjoy those long rides.

Really nice looking machine and nice build choices too.
Your picture from when you were younger is also pretty cool

Jamie

Thanks all! The photo below is how I bought it a few months ago: not sure about the model and year though it comes very close to a 1981 PF 10/E I found in this brochure...

Now you'll be needing a retro yellow Peugeot jersey to match!

30 years on I still have that tiny jersey and cap. Won't be needing a bigger version because I don't wear champions jerseys unless I earn them

Wow that's so nice to see! Great looking bike and what an exciting prospect of riding 800 km to Burgundy!

And completed...

Looks great!