Found this old Peugeot in my barn

[shhh967]

Hello bikers, I found this in my barn. I was wondering if somebody know what year this was made, and what model it is. Thinking about fixing her up

 

[biggs682]

Welcome @shhh967 I would say mid 80's

And looks like an easy one to re commission .

 

[Gunk]

It all looks complete, very nice bike, as @biggs682 says probably 1980’s

I’m right in the middle of restoring a similar bike, they are very straightforward to work on, I’d suggest taking it back to a bare frame, it gives you a chance to change all the bearings.

 

[midlife]

Here's an orange one I think. Still has nutted brakes so late 70's early 80's. Looks like it dropped out of a tardis lol.

https://www.vintagevelo.co.uk/shop/vintage-bikes/peugeot-course/

 

[Cycleops]

Rather lovely old Peugeot and looks all original. The Virus 181 tubing was bouble butted and similar to Reynolds 531 so a quality machine.
All french components. Well worth saving and getting on the road. Geometry is fairly relaxed so would be a comfortable ride.
What are your plans for it?

BTW welcome to the forum.

 

[Brandane]

Nice looking bike. Was it previously owned by the Jolly Green Giant? That frame looks HUGE!

 

[slowmotion]

Lovely bike. I think it looks big because the frame is so skinny. Alternatively, it might be huge!

 

[Slioch]

That's a lovely looking bike, but the most important question is - you've got a barn!!!!

 

[sleuthey]

That would make a good single speed conversion with its horizontal drop outs, Allen key fitted chain rings and a cassette that needs replacing.

 

[johnnyb47]

Now that looks a nice bike and original too. The tubing looks more up market than my carbolite 103.i would say it early 80s.
You can't beat an old Peugeot.👍👍

 

[shhh967]

Thanks for all your kind replies, the frame measures 60cm. My plan when I first found it was to sell it, but I am falling more and more in love with it. It doesn't seem to have been used much, wheels are straight, no wear and tear on chain. My plan was to keep her original, but what are the preferences making it single speed?

 

[Cycleops]

The main thing in converting it to a single speed is getting the chain line straight so involves moving spacers around on the axle. The wheel will need redishing as well. You might be able to reuse thechainset removing a ring and new bokts.,
There's a good video on YouTube by RJ The Bike Guy.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I’m still looking for my barn. Anyone seen it?

 

[Fab Foodie]

I’m still looking for my barn. Anyone seen it?

It’s just beyond your rainbow....

 

[Drago]

A proper sized frame!

I reckon mid, perhaps early 80's. You may be able to narrow it down with date codes from the brake calipers or cranks, perhaps.

A bike of reasonable quality, and probably not cheap in its day. Well worth reviving and riding.

My thoughts are don't butcher it into an SS - there are plenty of cheap bikes or no value or significance that you could do that with, so why ruin a decent one with 40 odd years history under its tyres?