Peugeot Carbolite 103 mixte

[DCBassman]

Similar to this

at the recycling centre. Any good as a project?

 

[Drago]

Yes.

Carbolite is Peugeots equivalent of Raleigh 18-23 high tensile steel, but Peugeot seemed better at making a lively feeling machine, mixed with a dollop of Gallic flare.

I like mixte frames. Everywhere else they're viewed as unisex machines, but in the UK they're regarded as girls bikes because they don't have 'crossbar'. More fool them.

 

[DCBassman]

I just think it's a cool frame style. Might just go back for it. Probably under a tenner.

 

[Cycleops]

For under a tenner it’s a no brainier
Don’t forget the Gallic flare also gives it some weird threads.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

That's nice, looks like it's in good nick as well

 

[DCBassman]

That's an example, not the actual item.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Yes. Because as you can see they are beautiful....

 

[winjim]

Anybody want mine? Free to a good home. Free to a not so good home if you'll come and take it away.

 

[DCBassman]

Would happily do so, if in Devon or Cornwall!

 

[winjim]

Would happily do so, if in Devon or Cornwall!

Sheffield unfortunately.

 

[DCBassman]

I didn't have time for details, is this likely to be a 700c machine? If so, I might just use bits off the Scott to make an ancient/modern hybrid, as I don't suppose for an instant the bike has any vintage value.

 

[DCBassman]

Got it.

£7

 

[DCBassman]

No idea what this is, was wrapped in the very rotten but presumably original elastic carrier strap.

Very big squishy saddle

Decals

Certainly needs work! Tyres holding air, old Continental 28s. Room for 32s, maybe 35s, inside the guards.

 

[Drago]

I love it!

 

[DCBassman]

Gears work. brakes ok, but the rims are so rusty it would file the blocks off. Amazing wide range 5-speed block. I'll go count the teeth later, but the low sprocket looks 36 or bigger.