**This bike will come tuned up, with new tires, brake pads, and cable housing, which are not pictured because we haven't updated it yet. If you purchase the bike online, or schedule a test ride, we will make these upgrades for you**
Vintage 80s Peugeot road bike with an eye catching blue paint job. It's a classic and minimalist steel frame bike, made in France. It would make a solid bike for someone passionate about the vintage aesthetic and craftsmanship and willing to invest in upgrades over time, or looking to get into cycling on a budget. It's a tall bike, about 59cm, so it would be good for someone about 6' to 6'4" or so, give or take depending on proportions (see measurements for details).
We haven't worked on this bike yet, so it's not as polished up as it will be. It will take at least a week or so for us to get it tuned up for you, and we will do so if you book a test ride appointment for it.
The price is for a tuned up and working bike, with new tires, cable housing and brake pads included, but without considerable additional upgrades. Added upgrades/customizations are totally doable, but will add to the final price. You could add things like fenders, a rear rack, or a small chainring for climbing hills to really set it up well for getting around the city. Updating wheels and brake levers would also be helpful safety upgrades if you're willing to spend a bit more and plan to ride the bike in rainy conditions a fair amount.
Size
59 cm frame (center of bottom bracket to center of top tube)
60 cm reach (top tube length)
85 cm standover height (we recommend about 1-2" of standover clearance for a comfortable fit)
Frame
Steel frame road bike, made in France with Carbolite 103 Peugeot Special steel tubing. Has eyelets for fenders and/or a rear rack.
Drivetrain
2x6 speed with Suntour 7 deailleurs
Crankset has room for a small bailout chainring to be added for steep hill climbs, but otherwise it's geared a little better for speed and will be a workout to climb hills (but doable, especialy for strong riders)
Suntour friction stem mounted shifters.
Headset, stem, handlebars, brakes
Fuji quill stem, grey (updated at some point), with removeable front plate
Drop bars, black foam Blackburn bar tape. Needs bar plugs (we'll add them). Dual brake levers for braking from multiple hand positions.
Wheels/tires
27in wheelset with Rigida steel rims and Maillard hubs, made in France. Steel rims do not have the best stopping power especially in rain so a possible upgrade to aluminum rims, potentially even 700c size (a more modern size) is an option.
Saddle, Seatpost
Original seatpost, silver, paired with a unique black saddle with a bird imprinted on it.
Accessories/upgrades
Comes with original front and rear reflectors.
Pedals
We take pedals off for storage but will include either original, era-appropriate, or basic but aesthetically fitting flat pedals with the bike, depending on what we have available at the time of sale.
