Peugeot 531 Pro 1992ish

[Kona-853]

Hi I got hold of a Peugeot 531 Pro and am I correct in thinking the frame is Reynolds 531 professional tubing?


The Reynolds Decals on frame and forks are the regular 531 decals as shown however I was thinking of replacing them with a set of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Reynolds-531-...Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45f831e5df

Am I committing Sin and likely to be ostracized by the cycling community and put on a wanted list for crimes against Peugeot.

Or will I be truly representing what the frame tubing really is and thus suggesting I have far too much time on my hands and really should be out riding it anyway

 

[David B]

The model might be a Professional but it looks to me as though the frameset is 531 main tubes and fork blades only rather than a full tubeset like 531 Pro or 531c; if the chain & seat stays are also 531 the tubing transfer usually mentions this.

David

 

[pigman]

I'm not 100% on this, but I think 531pro disappeared sometime late 80's and was replaced by 653. I dont recall bikes being built with 531 pro after this time (a small custom builder might have had some in stock, but not a major player like pug). Those who wanted something lighter than 531C, but couldnt afford 753 went for 653.
FWIW, I think 531C was a better tubeset than 531P - much stronger for not much more weight. 531SL and then its replacement 531P always seemed a bit fragile. Many top level teams rode 531C to success

 

[David B]

FWIW, I think 531C was a better tubeset than 531P - much stronger for not much more weight. 531SL and then its replacement 531P always seemed a bit fragile. Many top level teams rode 531C to success

Going off-topic a bit here but 531c is a very under-rated tubeset; built well it makes for a great ride (my Orbit America compares favourably with both my previous 631 welded frame and the carbon Look I had before that) but back in the day was often in the shadow of 753.

David

 

[RooKilo]

The frame looks identical in construction to the Peugeot Optimum which was 531 main tubes and fork blades only.

I think 531c is a quality tubeset too, I'm lacking one in my collection at the moment as I sold mine to my cousin - he prefers it to his carbon race bike!

Cheers, Ian

 

[Kona-853]

Thx for the replies

BTW does anybody have a scan of the brochure that this bike was in and can anyone confirm that it is a 1992 model?

Many Thx

 

[Qubit]

I used to have a 531c many years ago. It represents the best balance of just about any frame ive ridden. The 653 frame ive got now is very similar in ride terms.

Interestingly i have another frame from the same maker (Pug), in the same size and dimensions but just with 531 main tubes. Ride quality isnt half as good on this frame.

 

[Qubit]

I think the forks make a big difference - and in the case his are 531. Looks like a nice ride

 

[terryhfs]

I *think* 531 pro and 653 are the same thing - but 653 is a bit of a hybrid, it's a mixture of tubes - the stays are 753 for example.

There was a Peugeot built with 531pro - it was red/black/white, but it's an early80's bike.

 

[pondlife]

i have brochures from 88,90 and 91 somewhere, i also have a 1990 Optimum with 531 (purple and yellow), the 91 model was still called the Optimum and iirc was silver, i'd confidently say yours does not predate 1992