[CR] Uncommon old Peugeot ladies bike on eBay

(Example: Framebuilders:Tony Beek)

From: <Stronglight49@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:11:40 -0400
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] Uncommon old Peugeot ladies bike on eBay


This is an unusual frameset - not a typical Peugeot Mixte. eBay item # 330365747413

It appears to have decals from the mid/late 1970s, but many of the features suggest a considerably earlier model. I believe the French Seller actually means to state that it is indeed a carefully hand re-painted frameset. Nervex lugs and BB shell, but probably not an extremely light weight frame.

Worth viewing the photos to see some quite uncommon elements... such as a rear cable pulley hanger bracket mounted at the seat binder for the rear brake (cantilever posts front and rear). Notice also the "nice" pump pegs - not the cheap stamped steel pegs of most later Peugeot bikes. And, there are also a couple of long brazed-on posts which I assume had once held a chainguard. Hanger for a rear rim dynamo and small clips to route wiring to the front. Arched supplemental bridges are well suited for mounting mudguards and are drilled with bolt holes.

If I had a petite girlfriend, this would make a fine Christmas present. I would even consider removing the decals and repainting the frame once again, but the enamel is perfect just as it is now.

Appears to be set up for 650B wheels. Seat tube is 49 cm. There are no bids, with only 10 hours remaining, and the reputable seller in Southwestern France ships worldwide.

BOB HANSON, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, USA