Ryan S’s 1975 Peugeot UO-8

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Ryan S. color-coordinated the tar out of this 1975 Peugeot UO-8, but still managed to bury the post.

1975-77 range Peugeot UO-8

Hi Cameron

I got this old Peugeot for $35 back in July and waited on the proper cotter pin tool before starting to work on it in November.  I destroyed the last cottered crank I tried to work on but that’s another story.  It wasn’t in particularly bad shape just musty and dusty with dry rotted tires and “all original” every thing else. After a good cleaning, waxing, polishing, rebuild of all main bearings, new; cables, housing, bar wrap, brake pads, saddle, rear derailleur (can you believe the Simplex one broke!?) etc..  etc.. it has new life and is ready to hit the road again.  Allez Allez!

As always thanks for feeding my addiction to old 10 speeds with your wonderful site.

Ryan S.

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  • BeaterRezQ

    Ryan S.,
    Perfect-O!
    Love everything about it, colors–just enough not too much, fancy lug work, chrome-tipped forks, and the old school spoke reflectors.
    Another nice old bike resurrected, good job!
    BRQ

  • Bob Hague

    Ye Gods man! Tell us you didn’t toss that original saddle!

    Other than that, beautiful job.

  • Ryan Surface

    BRQ Thanks man I am pleased with how it came out.

    Bob – toss a leather Saddle! Never. I did however have to give it 5 applications of proof-hide before it went from looking trashed to merely worn out. Its so worn I can’t make out the maker though I assume its either Ideale or AGDA- see picture. After treating the leather I did test ride it a few times but its not nearly as comfortable as my two brooks saddles so its going to go on another UO-8 project that is in the queue.

  • Docsprocket

    IT’S ALIVE! IT’S ALIVE! & THE DOCTOR LIKES IT
    GREAT COLOR CHOICE IT’S THE PERFECT ACCENT AGAINST THE WHITE FRAME. GREAT JOB

    • Ryan Surface

      Thanks Doc, I can’t take full credit as I saw a white UO-8 in the University district here in Seattle about a year ago with some red cabling that gave me this idea. I think the Red livens up what can otherwise be a “vanilla” frame set.

      • Docsprocket

        i like to see a little life put back in to old rides attached is a pick of a motobecane i did for a client some months ago with you guessed it
        red cabling

        • BeaterRezQ

          Doc,
          Amazing, how old is that bike?
          The paint/decals look brand new–overall the bike looks unused….
          I would rather straddle that or Ryans Peugeot than a mass-produced Chinese made bike–365 days a year.

          **also, here’s one that I recently upgraded: drivetrain, bars, saddle…an old fully lugged KHS Montana Crest MTB (talk about an overdose of colors)
          Happy Trails,
          BRQ

          • Ryan Surface

            BRQ that is an..umm…eclectic.. mix of colors you got going on there. Nicely done very one of a kind.

          • Trailer Park Cyclist

            Beater, I always like your bikes. They look like fun. That one seems to be missing a portuer rack and a Portland address. I was writing something a year ago how all these old rigid MTB frames need only a handlebar and seat (and tire) change to become VERY viable commuter/bike path bicycles. The bikes you bring us are perfect examples of what I am talking about. For most cities and all of Fla. if it has a horizontal drop it goes single. I hope I don’t get in trouble for saying that.

          • BeaterRezQ

            TPC,
            Say on say on…
            An old quality MTB can be found in mint condition with quality components for next to nothing. The KHS pictured cost me a whole twenty dollars with a beautiful fully lugged cr-mo frame, and a mello-yellow paint job to boot!
            Cafe cruiser, Urban assault vehicle, you name it….whatever your twisted little mind can create, limitless potential.
            BRQ

          • Docsprocket

            THE YEAR 1984. THE CLIENT ALSO OWNS A BOTTECCHIA THAT WERE GOING TO UP GRADE SIMILARLY + A 87 NISHIKI CREST TOURING SERIES

        • Ryan Surface

          Wow a Grand Jubilee -that is a beautiful work Doc, love the way the cables pull out the red in the Top Tube decal. I have hopes of finding a Grand Touring or Jubilee in my size, I built up and sold a Nomade II that fit me like a glove and would like to find one of its upscale cousins one day.

          • Docsprocket

            ORIGINALLY THE NAME PLATE WAS GOLD. BUT FROM TIME IT WAS BURNISHED OFF
            SO I USED SOME RED ENAMEL PAINT & FREE HANDED THE LOGO THEN CLEAR COATED OVER THAT. THE FRAME HAD A FEW BLEMISHES THAT I TUCHED UP TO MAKE HER LOOK SWEET, THE OWNER HOWARD H SAID IT GETS A LOT OF ATTENTION WHEN HE RIDES

  • Trailer Park Cyclist

    Awesome work, Roadie! Those decals look new. In fact, everywhere I look on that bike is impressive. Those forks are sweet.

    Just came in from thirty-five miles, slamming a couple beers, heading back out. Clear skies, seventy seven degrees, gentle south wind. Yeah, baby!

    • Ryan Surface

      Thanks TPC, it was in nice shape just needed TLC. I see your 75 degrees and counter with 38 and a rain and snow mixed!

  • Docsprocket

    HERE WE GO RYAN
    FROM THE DEALERS CATALOG DATA BASE MID TO EARLY 70’S
    JUST CLICK & ENJOY THANKS TO CAMERON
    LOVE THE CLICK & ENLARGE FEATURE

    • BeaterRezQ

      What a beauty, “flamboyant” colors and all…
      Agreed, click and enlarge feature rules supreme!
      BRQ

    • Ryan Surface

      Thanks Doc, I also found this 1974 catalog on Retropeugeot- click and enlarge away