Paul - great deal you got on that PX-10 (early decal style and triangular
Peugeot badge give the year as late 60's or very early 70's). Re. your
question, please see my comments inserted within your original text.
>I need to do a little bit of work to the PX-10. Before I start, what do I
>need to consider? Will my LBS be able to pull that Stronglight crank for
>me? (Generally, I find my LBS to be staffed with idiots who sell
>Lightspeeds, but maybe pulling a crank isn't beyond them). Most of the
>parts seem to be running smooth, so I assume I'll just be able to repack
>everything.
A special crank puller of a unique size is required. They sell on ebay
frequently or possibly a list member has one for sale. Without the correct
puller, any bike shop will likely ruin the threads on your crankarms.
> I want to get the bike in reasonable shape to ride, which it pretty much
> is already, but are there things I would be a fool to throw out?
Some components are readily available, some not.
> (I already almost tossed the Simplex quick releases). Are those white
> cable housings valuable?
No.
> The plastic on the front derailleur is cracked, but the bike still
> shifts. Should I keep that derailleur?
Toss it and buy a new one, they are available NOS all the time for around
$10.-
> (The derailleurs are Simplex Prestige, and on the back they say "Breveté
> SGDG").
The rear says Prestige but is really a Criterium - same body as a Prestige
but bearings in the jockey wheels and forged jockey wheel cages.
> Where could I find French threaded pedals? (I tried to replace the
> pedals on our Bertin tandem once, and had no luck finding anything to fit
> its Stronglight cranks).
ebay and also check the "resources" page of Dales website. A number of list
members and enthusiasts run businesses that may be able to help out.
> Also, the frame isn't all that rusty, but there are two or three spots,
> especially on the chainstay -- it looks like the tire rubbed on the side a
> bit. I usually just use testors model paint for touchup. Any favorite
> preparation on rusty spots?
Go to the drugstore and buy nail polish in a close color - more choices than Testers and a harder more durable finish.
Good luck and have fun.
Eric Elman
Somers, CT
back from a week at Acadia, Bar Harbor ME