Colin in Georgia sent in this Falcon Harrier. We have a few Falcons in here already, but this the first one owned stateside. The overall look and feel of this Falcon reminds me alot of Jan’s Crescents.
My bike is an English made Falcon Harrier. Frame is Lugged single butted Reynolds 453 with Stronglight cranks, Shimano 105 shifters/rear derailleur, Sachs-Huret front derailleur, Sakae custom drop bars, Rigida rims, Suzue front hub, Maillard rear hub, Maillard quick release skewers, Weinmann 570 TOP side pull brakes, Cyclepro Metal toe clips, white leather Christophe straps, Tange headset, and an Avenir bottle cage.
All Original as far as I know, The original owner had never replaced the tires (I did with a set of Bontrager RaceLites) and had stored it in his garage for at least 10 years. I have since upgraded the saddle to a Selle San Marco Ponza Lux and replaced the old white bar tape with some fresh blue cushy stuff. This is a quick and responsive machine.
What a find, $125 bucks on craigslist! I Bought this beauty back in July and haven’t looked back since. I ride 5-7 miles each way to work 5 days a week for a total of 390 miles so far. (I know this thanks to the sweet old school Vetta computer that came on it.)
I am proud to say that I now hate driving my car.
Thanks Colin
Tom is looking for some help with the vintage of this women’s Raleigh Grand Prix. We have two other Raleigh’s with similar paint and Simplex components: Guy’s 1972ish Raleigh Record and Jeremy’s Raleigh Grand Prix, but neither of them have a for-sure date. I would be 99.999% positive that the Falcon derailer it is currently sporting is a replacement. According to Sheldon Brown’s Retro Raleighs page Grand Prix came with Weinmann 999 brakes and Simplex Prestige derailers from 1972-1974. So not knowing much about Raleighs, that is the best I can do. Perhaps one of my readers can narrow to one of the three years.
Can someone help me date this bike? It has a Simplex shifter, Falcon derailleur, Nervain pedals and Weinmann750 Vainquerer999Brakes
Thanks,
Tom
Today is a twofer from Dick in North Carolina. A Ross and a Peugeot.
I started restoring OTSs when I retired in 2001. Now do one or two a week other than cold weather, (I work outside). I keep saying “just one more bike” but can’t stop.
Past weekend was about the last of the yard sale season here but got a couple OTS bikes including this Peugeot with Carbolite frame. Must be one of the last French models with cotterless crank and Shimano gears. Looked almost to have a coat of Cosmoline, (or crud) but washed up really nice.
Thanks Dick
On this Thanksgiving Eve, I would like to take a moment an give thanks. I am thankful for pearlescent pink, Japanese framed, Swedish 10-speeds named after feral horses living on the western or southwestern plains of the United States.* It really is a small world after all!
Here comes yet another “swede”; its the not so famous Mustang (built in the southern town Trelleborg) in a very 80`s colouring! The Mustang race/touring bike had well built frames from Japan (Sakai) and the components are Shimano 600 and Tourney. The pic shows my new bird untouched and the frame/decals/paint is in extremely good condition. This bike hails from c:a 1985. The price were approx 40 USD. The Mustang in Trelleborg no longer exist.
Thanks Jan
Today’s OTS is a special Owner Submitted Monday Market edition.
Gene is selling pair of all original Peugeot PSV10s. These are absolutely beautiful bikes, and I would love for one of my readers to snag one. I am afraid these should bring more than the thrift-store-church-sale prices we are all too accustomed to, so no low-ballers! If you are interested in one or both of these bikes, leave a comment or shoot me at
and I will forward you on to Gene.
I have 3 2 mint condition Peugeot PSV10’s for sale. I bought all three of them new in 1983.
Serial #’s B3012641, B3026088, B2126992 - One still has the paper sticker taped on it - PSV10552 - 2668473, so I’m assuming they are PSV10s. They have less then 50 miles on them and have been in storage for 25 years. My wife rode hers twice.
- 1 - 22″ Frame
- 2 - 20.5″ Frames
- Saddles 1-Sella Italia CX - 2-Avocet Touring WI
- Tubular tires + 1 spare never been used.
- Original equipment right down to the Peugeot water bottles.
- French Derailleurs & Hubs
- Stronglight Cranks
- Super Vitus 980 Frames and Chrome Forks
Here is the PSV10 Catalogue for them:
http://cyclespeugeot.com/images/1983_Peugeot_PSV10_PX10_PZ10D.jpg
Can’t imagine there are many still around in this original condition. Feel free to forward this to any potentially interested parties.
Geno
Spokane, WA
Thanks Gene
