[CR]Peugeot PX50 Randonneuse on eBay

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From: "Bob Hanson" <theonetrueBob@webtv.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:35:57 -0600
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Peugeot PX50 Randonneuse on eBay

Looks mighty nice. I would suspect weight somewhere around 30+ lbs. And, I'd guess maybe mid-1970s just from the look of the decals, all those reflectors - on the spokes and the 36R pedals.

The French respondent had mentioned 650b wheels, but I wonder if those are not actually 27 x 11/4" - for the US trade. They just appear to be a bit tall and the head tube a bit short for 650b wheels, on a 23" frameset. Anyone else notice that? The tires would seem to be Michelin "Sports" judging from the tread pattern (I have a pair with white side walls but I know they were offered in gumwall, as well).

Certainly hope the seller knows how to CAREFULLY pack up a bike... especially one with full mudguards and racks and generator lighting. If I were to buy it I'd really wish to actually pick it up and ride (okay, realistically, "drive") home with it.

Certainly looks to be in simply remarkable original condition... (I hope that my estate executors may someday say the same regarding my own bikes). ~ Anyway, what a lovely bike; probably among the last in that style from it's era. Wish I could still walk into a bike shop and see a row of bikes like that on the showroom floor. Perhaps my/our last best hope of someday realizing that sort of fantasy rests with small specialty bicycle shops; perhaps one like Velo Orange.

Bob Hanson, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA