Re: [CR]Peugeot Ponderings

(Example: Framebuilding)

From: "jerrymoos" <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
To: "P.C. Kohler" <kohl57@starpower.net>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <BAY7-F84bTz5aAkVMFg0006527e@hotmail.com> <005a01c40a0e$151787a0$22e0fea9@man>
Subject: Re: [CR]Peugeot Ponderings
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2004 16:27:13 -0600


I believe that the Peugeot team actually rode PX-10s and later PY-10s. Supposedly King Eddy was the exception, having his frames made by Ugo Derosa during his short stay at Peugeot - at least that is the popular story. At the 1974 World Championships in Monteal, spectators were allowed to mingle with the mechanics and machines in the pits before the race. I was close enough to Thevenet's PY-10 to have touched it, and it sure looked like a stock PY-10 to me.

Regards,

Jerry Moos
Houston, TX


----- Original Message -----
From: "P.C. Kohler"
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 3:48 PM
Subject: [CR]Peugeot Ponderings



> Having spent the weekend "bonding" with my new Peugeot PX-10E, a question
> for you Peugeotistes...
>
> Did the Peugeot Team during the glory years of the 1960s-70s actually ride
> "stock" PX-10s? The photos I've seen sure indicate they did. Or were they
> custom made by some famous frame builder? As one who puts far greater stock
> in excellence achieved en masse, I am hoping the answer is the former.
>
> Two days on my PX-10 and I must defer to all of you who swear by tubular
> tyres... just a wonderful ride. And I am using the sort of cheap ones you
> sneer at: Clements bought 3 for $50 at YellowJersey.com When I get my first
> flat, the bloom will be soon gone, but these are sweet!
>
> And compared to my Raleigh Comp GS, the PX-10 is lighter and faster but
> very comfortable. Amazing pick up. The Raleigh has the edge for handling (74
> vs 72 frame angles make beaucoup difference) and sheer joy to ride. A better
> hill climber too. Simplex vs. Campagnolo Gran Sport: no contest here, the
> Simplex shifts much easier, silent and much smoother. I had forgotten how
> 'orrible Mafac Racer brakes really are however.. eeeccch. But I wouldn't
> change them for the world... what would a French bike be without squeeling
> brakes? Sounds like a Caravelle landing with full reverse thrust.
>
> So like two proper classics, one is not better than the other, just
> different. Hence the absolute necessity to have an apartment crammed with
> all sorts of different bikes. As long as the ratio is 9:1 Britsh vs. French.
> Maybe there's room for one Italian....
>
> Peter Kohler
> Washington DC USA