My first single-speed conversion. This project had a deep sense of nostalgia since it is from the timeframe when I started taking bikes apart, losing bearings and ruining Mom's towels. My first car was a Peugeot but the bikes were way out of my price range. I struggled with balancing authenticity with functionality. The latter will end up winning as I am about to replace even those beautiful shiny calipers with some dual-pivot modern numbers. I am not done but I feel compelled to post what I have so far in order to avoid being a freeloader.
Frame:
HLE Alloy Tubing - internally brazed
Fork/Headset:
Painted sloping crown BSA/Peugeot chromed
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Nervar 2020 Forged Alloy 42x52T
Pedals:
Lyotard 36
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano MX30 BMX Single Speed Freewheel/KMC Z610HX DropBuster Chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
NA
Saddle/Seatpost:
Origin8 Pro Uno Saddle/Post is the original, crazy-heavy, 24 mm, steel post
Brakes:
Shimano BR-4600 Tiagra (not in photos since putting them on this weekend)
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Rim: Bicycle Wheel Warehouse Pure Aero® 700c with White Speed powder coat, 32 hole, 30mm tall x 19mm wide, CNC machined sidewalls.
Hub: White Formula® loose ball bearing high flange track hubs.
CST C740 Tire - 700 x 28, White
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Rim: Bicycle Wheel Warehouse Pure Aero® 700c with White Speed powder coat, 32 hole, 30mm tall x 19mm wide, CNC machined sidewalls.
Hub: White Formula® loose ball bearing high flange track hubs. The rear hub spacing is 120mm (with a 160mm axle) and is both fixed or single speed compatible
Continental Tour Ride Urban Bicycle Tire (700x28)
Accessories:
Will be adding a light - CREE XML T6 Bicycle Headlight LED 3 Files 1200 Lumens
More Info:
I found this image of the original brochure - http://mysite.verizon.net/imagelib/sitebuilder/misc/show_image.html?linkedwidth=actual&linkpath=http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerndgo/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/Peugeot_1987_US_Catalog_Iseran_P8_BikeBoomPeugeot.JPG&target=tlx_picv5or&title=Iseran,%20P6
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Added by mcfrazer. Last updated over 12 years ago.
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sloman says:
Don't lose the parts this time,converted back it would be a nice road bike and those French parts are scarce.
Posted over 12 years ago