Peugeot Alpine Express circa 1988 Malvern

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PEUGEOT ALPINE EXPRESS MOUNTAIN BIKE - USED | eBay

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Looks good and original

 

[PeterPerfect]

Tempted by this tbh, I'm not that up to speed on the frame !

Anyone have any input ?

 

[kingoffootball]

I've had a couple of the 531 frames and I imagine the 501 version rides pretty similarly. Good frames in my opinion, and the inexternal welding gives them a very clean look (all joints except the seat stays on this as it's a couple of years older).

 

[PeterPerfect]

Found a link which I can't copy atm for some reason.

Should be an Exage group set but it's Deore (happy days)☺

501 but it's more than likely single butted.

Not far from me so I'll take a punt on it me thinks.

Looks about right for me at 5 feet 8.

 

[PeterPerfect]

Found the right one now.

It's from 1987 not 1989 as I first thought.

 

[MSYT]

I've actually just picked one of these up too. Pretty much exactly the same spec with the Deore group instead of the catalogue spec. Mine does appear to have had a replacement wheelset at some point though, the hubs are "Diablo". Fairly weighty beast but rides great for a commuter.

EDIT: I thought it was 87 too according to the catalogues but MOMBAT says Deore didn't come out until 88?

 

[PeterPerfect]

Interesting but honest update from the seller: seatpost is stuck !