David E’s 1983 Peugeot UO-14

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1983 Peugeot U0-14 (Driveside)

Here’s my second submission to the gallery, a Peugeot UO-14 from 1983. I had a lot of fun with this bike, using it as a chance to experiment with a variety of cleaning methods and materials, and I think the results are pretty good! I kept the bike as original as possible, even the (new) tires are the same model as were spec’d on the bike thirty years ago, the only components replaced were the cranks (original Stronglight non-driveside crank was totally stuck to the axle) with an equally French Nervar set retapped for English-thread pedals and a Shimano 600 for the original Huret rear derailer which didn’t shift quite as well as I’d like. Did I spend too much time cleaning this somewhat-crappy bike up? Yes, but hey it’s pretty and it rolls nice, that’s all that counts.
-David E.

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  • dee stone

    You put together a really sharp looking bike. I like the way the color of the bar tape ties in with the sidewalls… What cleaning materials/methods worked the best?

  • http://www.anniebikes.blogspot.com anniebikes

    I have this exact bike. It was my brother’s ride and I know it hasn’t seen much action. The frame is immaculate. I aim to fix it up to ride around town though I will most likely put upright bars on it. It will fit me better. However, I like the idea of keeping with gumwall tires.