Peugeot Optima 531

[Brommers]

I thought I would post my progress so far. The idea behind the build was to try something new to me and create a bike that I liked the look of, would be half decent to ride and cost not a lot. I didn't want a classic bike as I knew I wanted to repaint and re-sticker it.

I found a 531 framed Peugeot on Ebay which was a decent price and was a rider - it did have a late 80's paint job with some minor rust so I didn't think the world was going to lose an icon when I repainted it!

The RX100 components were in very good condition and polished up nicely. It has new chrome forks (I don't think they are 531 though).
I had the frame soda blasted and powder coated and added the stickers.

I polished up the front wheel and added some new tyres

I just need to finish the rear wheel, renew the wheel bearings and put it all together ready for the summer.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Jonny69]

Re: Raleigh Optima 531

I like the new colour and decals - a lot.

Needs a white Turbo saddle in my opinion

But would look equally good with matching Charge bar tape.

 

[MrW]

Re: Raleigh Optima 531

Surely a Peugeot Optima 531, rather than a Raleigh??!!

 

[oonaff]

Re: Raleigh Optima 531

hi are those 'bioracer' chainrings ?

 

[MrW]

Re: Raleigh Optima 531

hi are those 'bioracer' chainrings ?

Shimano biopace?

 

[Brommers]

Re: Raleigh Optima 531

Doh! Yeah, Peugeot not Raleigh!! I had just read a raleigh related post and was rushing to post this at work.
Yep Biopace rings. Also managed to get a NOS big ring as I was having trouble cleaning the old one up. Not fitted the NOS one yet though.

I do have the matching bar tape too. May well swap for white. I don't like the charge logo on the saddle so I would like to rectify that somehow.

 

[glorfingal]

veloflex ... nice ...

 

[kgt]

Nice frame but you should have kept original colour IMHO.

 

[oonaff]

the concept of those chain rings has worked for sir brad wig's.i have some on a halfords carrera 531 also with rx100 , could be me but i found them not as smooth particularly at low speeds.

 

[restlessnative]

That's really nice, much prefer the blue

Must try and sneak an old peugeot into the shed one day