Are you looking for a solid, well kept (read lightly ridden) late 70s Peugeot? Look no further! If your in Chicago area, you now have the opportunity to own this very bike. You just need to the highest bidder between now and February 11th. To enter the bidding, visit this album on facebook, and leave your bid in the comment section. Not on Facebook? Fear not! Call Main Street Bicycles at (847)783-0362 and tell them you want to bid on the Peugeot you saw on the Old Ten Speed Gallery! You can also email your bid to the shop at:

That’s it!  What could make this deal even sweeter?

The winning bid will then be matched by MSB and  donated to Jose Merlos (FB and WP) and his efforts to raise money to build a water well in Cameroon, Africa.

I’ve said enough, now go get your bid on!

Let me start by saying, this IS still the Old Ten Speed Gallery, and that IS what we will continue to be. That said, I have elected to post this next bike despite its somewhat ‘off-topic’ appearance. Let me explain why this bike will get in but others will not.

1. The magnificent Pie Plate!
2. All the Chrome!
3. The SunTour derailers.
4. The fender-mounted headlamp (FMH??).
5. It IS old and a 10-Speed.

Hello to all the good people at OTS/Cameron! I don’t know if this will make the cut, ” but hey, it has TOUR in it’s model name!” Mountain bikes don’t tour…do they? Originally this bike came with 15 speeds, but I run only ten with the smaller chain ring up front removed. ( Is it just me, but I’ve always thought that silly 3-4 inch chain ring was useless for most applications!?! ) An older gentleman had this bike leaning up against the wall in his garage, with six other bikes leaning up against it. We dug it out–and to my amazement it had only a small insignificant dent on the top tube, nearly unnoticeable. Thirty dollars later, I had a new resto’ project….and this is the fruit of my labor. Sakae cranks Araya rims/Vittoria commuters Dia compe cantilever brakes Suntour everything: shifters, front/rear derailleurs Original suspension seat post Chromed frame/forks/fenders/bars/head lamp (D batteries of course)/massive pie plate/water bottle holder “This bike has more chrome showing than a convention of bald men.” **to note: lizard skins chain stay protector not chrome…block pedals strictly intentional by design

 ( formerly DEARSIRCOLON, Stevie James…BeaterRezQ works for me )

Today’s entry comes to us from DocSprocket. A near mint, 1986 Fuji Team Fuji.

1986 100% ALL ORIGINAL TIRES ?? I DONT THINK SO. MORE TIME IN THE GARAGE BACK & FORTH

Here is Bob R’s one owner 1969 Sears (Puch) 10-Speed Racer. I love purple bikes.

Distributed by Sears in the late 60s and early 70s, I purchased this bike new in 1969 and to this day take it routinely on 40-50 mile rides.  Over the years I’ve gained expertise with the original Simplex front and rear derailleurs and operate them with ease.  I’ve replaced but retained the original French “Rigida” 27” chrome wheels; the original Weinmann center pull brakes – Vainqueur 999 front and 800 rear – with upgraded cables are likewise original components.  The fork and lugged steel frame and original Nervar Crank (all considered lightweight components in 1969) appear indestructible.  Its profile, steeply raked fork and original San Marco saddle give it a distinctive flair and combined with the Sears identification make it a conversation piece wherever I go.  Deceptively fast yet comfortable and maneuverable I have no problem keeping pace with or leading my riding group.

Bob

Here is Robert J’s clean machine, a 1980s Peugeot P8.

1980′s Peugeot P8

I found this bike and an older Gitane in the same week at our local scrapyard.  I feel like I should be smoking a Gauloises and wearing a beret while I’m working on these bikes. This is a very handsome bike with Suntour Seven components. I hope some eager French bike fan will snatch this up on Craig’s list.  (I hate to admit it, but I’ve become a mountain bike rider and salvager, since I’ve discovered the great trails in our part of Wisconsin.)

Thanks again for the great site!