How to improve/restore vintage peugeot bike, or is it even worth it?
I've got an old Peugeot bike I've been riding, and I like it but I'd like to make it better for long rides. I'd like to replace some parts, the steel rims aren't good for braking and I'd like handlebars / brakes that are more comfortable.
I can try grabbing random used parts and replacing them, or buying new ones, but I'm wondering if its even worth it. Would I be better off just buying a new bike, or what parts would you recommend I use to improve this?
Thanks!
parts vintage replacement restoration peugeot
asked 7 hours ago
bidartbidart
233
add a comment |
I've got an old Peugeot bike I've been riding, and I like it but I'd like to make it better for long rides. I'd like to replace some parts, the steel rims aren't good for braking and I'd like handlebars / brakes that are more comfortable.
I can try grabbing random used parts and replacing them, or buying new ones, but I'm wondering if its even worth it. Would I be better off just buying a new bike, or what parts would you recommend I use to improve this?
Thanks!
parts vintage replacement restoration peugeot
asked 7 hours ago
bidartbidart
233
2
How stuck are you on originality? Keeping the bike "period-correct" ? That's a gorgeous bike!
– Criggie♦
5 hours ago
We don't do valuation here, but I think we have a responsibility to point out that original condition bikes such as these have real value it would almost certainly be more cost effective to sell it as is and buy something new with the proceeds.
– mattnz
25 mins ago
I'd like to make it better for long rides A bit off-topic, but level your saddle out to make it better for long rides. The way your saddle is leaning forward means you spend the entire ride holding yourself back from sliding forward off the saddle. And doing that for perhaps a few hours will be difficult and very uncomfortable. If you have that saddle positioned like that because it's too uncomfortable to ride otherwise, you need a different saddle. There's a reason why you can find so many different saddle shapes - different people need different saddles.
– Andrew Henle
25 mins ago
add a comment |
I've got an old Peugeot bike I've been riding, and I like it but I'd like to make it better for long rides. I'd like to replace some parts, the steel rims aren't good for braking and I'd like handlebars / brakes that are more comfortable.
I can try grabbing random used parts and replacing them, or buying new ones, but I'm wondering if its even worth it. Would I be better off just buying a new bike, or what parts would you recommend I use to improve this?
Thanks!
parts vintage replacement restoration peugeot
asked 7 hours ago
bidartbidart
233
I've got an old Peugeot bike I've been riding, and I like it but I'd like to make it better for long rides. I'd like to replace some parts, the steel rims aren't good for braking and I'd like handlebars / brakes that are more comfortable.
I can try grabbing random used parts and replacing them, or buying new ones, but I'm wondering if its even worth it. Would I be better off just buying a new bike, or what parts would you recommend I use to improve this?
Thanks!
parts vintage replacement restoration peugeot
parts vintage replacement restoration peugeot
asked 7 hours ago
bidartbidart
233
asked 7 hours ago
bidartbidart
233
asked 7 hours ago
bidartbidart
233
asked 7 hours ago
bidartbidart
233
asked 7 hours ago
bidartbidart
233
233
2
How stuck are you on originality? Keeping the bike "period-correct" ? That's a gorgeous bike!
– Criggie♦
5 hours ago
We don't do valuation here, but I think we have a responsibility to point out that original condition bikes such as these have real value it would almost certainly be more cost effective to sell it as is and buy something new with the proceeds.
– mattnz
25 mins ago
I'd like to make it better for long rides A bit off-topic, but level your saddle out to make it better for long rides. The way your saddle is leaning forward means you spend the entire ride holding yourself back from sliding forward off the saddle. And doing that for perhaps a few hours will be difficult and very uncomfortable. If you have that saddle positioned like that because it's too uncomfortable to ride otherwise, you need a different saddle. There's a reason why you can find so many different saddle shapes - different people need different saddles.
– Andrew Henle
25 mins ago
add a comment |
2
How stuck are you on originality? Keeping the bike "period-correct" ? That's a gorgeous bike!
– Criggie♦
5 hours ago
We don't do valuation here, but I think we have a responsibility to point out that original condition bikes such as these have real value it would almost certainly be more cost effective to sell it as is and buy something new with the proceeds.
– mattnz
25 mins ago
I'd like to make it better for long rides A bit off-topic, but level your saddle out to make it better for long rides. The way your saddle is leaning forward means you spend the entire ride holding yourself back from sliding forward off the saddle. And doing that for perhaps a few hours will be difficult and very uncomfortable. If you have that saddle positioned like that because it's too uncomfortable to ride otherwise, you need a different saddle. There's a reason why you can find so many different saddle shapes - different people need different saddles.
– Andrew Henle
25 mins ago
2
2
How stuck are you on originality? Keeping the bike "period-correct" ? That's a gorgeous bike!
– Criggie♦
5 hours ago
How stuck are you on originality? Keeping the bike "period-correct" ? That's a gorgeous bike!
– Criggie♦
5 hours ago
We don't do valuation here, but I think we have a responsibility to point out that original condition bikes such as these have real value it would almost certainly be more cost effective to sell it as is and buy something new with the proceeds.
– mattnz
25 mins ago
We don't do valuation here, but I think we have a responsibility to point out that original condition bikes such as these have real value it would almost certainly be more cost effective to sell it as is and buy something new with the proceeds.
– mattnz
25 mins ago
I'd like to make it better for long rides A bit off-topic, but level your saddle out to make it better for long rides. The way your saddle is leaning forward means you spend the entire ride holding yourself back from sliding forward off the saddle. And doing that for perhaps a few hours will be difficult and very uncomfortable. If you have that saddle positioned like that because it's too uncomfortable to ride otherwise, you need a different saddle. There's a reason why you can find so many different saddle shapes - different people need different saddles.
– Andrew Henle
25 mins ago
I'd like to make it better for long rides A bit off-topic, but level your saddle out to make it better for long rides. The way your saddle is leaning forward means you spend the entire ride holding yourself back from sliding forward off the saddle. And doing that for perhaps a few hours will be difficult and very uncomfortable. If you have that saddle positioned like that because it's too uncomfortable to ride otherwise, you need a different saddle. There's a reason why you can find so many different saddle shapes - different people need different saddles.
– Andrew Henle
25 mins ago
add a comment |
3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
This is often called "the slippery slope of knock-on upgrades" which can get expensive quickly.
There are two simple and relatively cheap upgrades to try.
Replace the brake pad inserts with modern compound Kool Stop. They will brake better than the original ones, which may also be a bit hardened with age. There will be a model that fits your brake pad holders. A relatively invisible upgrade.
Replace the bartape with something a bit nicer. I think you've got the thin nylon strap stuff, and its come away from the corners. Try some new modern material/retro style. You might choose to remain with white to match the brake levers, or a more dirt-hiding black to match the saddle, or some other colour that appeals. But wrap it properly and it will be more comfortable.
If you change the wheels to get aluminium braking track rims, then the brakes may not reach - modern wheels are 622mm and yours are probably 630mm or maybe 635mm. This would mean new brakes, which may mean new brake levers as well as new tyres and tubes. See how the knock-on effect works ?
Other option is to sell it on and buy a more modern bike. Someone would love to own that loverly `80s beauty.
answered 4 hours ago
Criggie♦Criggie
46k578158
add a comment |
If you just want a reliable, more comfortable, more efficient and safer bike - just buy a new one.
Upgrading older bikes (or even new bikes) requires and investment in time and money: learning about all the different standards in use and parts compatibility, buying special tools, scouring Ebay for parts etc. However, if that is you idea of fun then by all means go ahead. Just beware that 'a few upgrades' can be a quite complicated endeavor when dealing with older bikes.
answered 7 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
38.9k34097
add a comment |
If you are planning to ride the bike, replace the handlebar stem
answered 3 hours ago
ojsojs
12.5k22245
add a comment |
Your Answer
StackExchange.ready(function() {
var channelOptions = {
tags: "".split(" "),
id: "126"
};
initTagRenderer("".split(" "), "".split(" "), channelOptions);
StackExchange.using("externalEditor", function() {
// Have to fire editor after snippets, if snippets enabled
if (StackExchange.settings.snippets.snippetsEnabled) {
StackExchange.using("snippets", function() {
createEditor();
});
}
else {
createEditor();
}
});
function createEditor() {
StackExchange.prepareEditor({
heartbeatType: 'answer',
autoActivateHeartbeat: false,
convertImagesToLinks: false,
noModals: true,
showLowRepImageUploadWarning: true,
reputationToPostImages: null,
bindNavPrevention: true,
postfix: "",
imageUploader: {
brandingHtml: "Powered by u003ca class="icon-imgur-white" href="https://imgur.com/"u003eu003c/au003e",
contentPolicyHtml: "User contributions licensed under u003ca href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/"u003ecc by-sa 3.0 with attribution requiredu003c/au003e u003ca href="https://stackoverflow.com/legal/content-policy"u003e(content policy)u003c/au003e",
allowUrls: true
},
noCode: true, onDemand: true,
discardSelector: ".discard-answer"
,immediatelyShowMarkdownHelp:true
});
}
});
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function () {
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2fbicycles.stackexchange.com%2fquestions%2f61640%2fhow-to-improve-restore-vintage-peugeot-bike-or-is-it-even-worth-it%23new-answer', 'question_page');
}
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
This is often called "the slippery slope of knock-on upgrades" which can get expensive quickly.
There are two simple and relatively cheap upgrades to try.
Replace the brake pad inserts with modern compound Kool Stop. They will brake better than the original ones, which may also be a bit hardened with age. There will be a model that fits your brake pad holders. A relatively invisible upgrade.
Replace the bartape with something a bit nicer. I think you've got the thin nylon strap stuff, and its come away from the corners. Try some new modern material/retro style. You might choose to remain with white to match the brake levers, or a more dirt-hiding black to match the saddle, or some other colour that appeals. But wrap it properly and it will be more comfortable.
If you change the wheels to get aluminium braking track rims, then the brakes may not reach - modern wheels are 622mm and yours are probably 630mm or maybe 635mm. This would mean new brakes, which may mean new brake levers as well as new tyres and tubes. See how the knock-on effect works ?
Other option is to sell it on and buy a more modern bike. Someone would love to own that loverly `80s beauty.
answered 4 hours ago
Criggie♦Criggie
46k578158
add a comment |
This is often called "the slippery slope of knock-on upgrades" which can get expensive quickly.
There are two simple and relatively cheap upgrades to try.
Replace the brake pad inserts with modern compound Kool Stop. They will brake better than the original ones, which may also be a bit hardened with age. There will be a model that fits your brake pad holders. A relatively invisible upgrade.
Replace the bartape with something a bit nicer. I think you've got the thin nylon strap stuff, and its come away from the corners. Try some new modern material/retro style. You might choose to remain with white to match the brake levers, or a more dirt-hiding black to match the saddle, or some other colour that appeals. But wrap it properly and it will be more comfortable.
If you change the wheels to get aluminium braking track rims, then the brakes may not reach - modern wheels are 622mm and yours are probably 630mm or maybe 635mm. This would mean new brakes, which may mean new brake levers as well as new tyres and tubes. See how the knock-on effect works ?
Other option is to sell it on and buy a more modern bike. Someone would love to own that loverly `80s beauty.
answered 4 hours ago
Criggie♦Criggie
46k578158
add a comment |
This is often called "the slippery slope of knock-on upgrades" which can get expensive quickly.
There are two simple and relatively cheap upgrades to try.
Replace the brake pad inserts with modern compound Kool Stop. They will brake better than the original ones, which may also be a bit hardened with age. There will be a model that fits your brake pad holders. A relatively invisible upgrade.
Replace the bartape with something a bit nicer. I think you've got the thin nylon strap stuff, and its come away from the corners. Try some new modern material/retro style. You might choose to remain with white to match the brake levers, or a more dirt-hiding black to match the saddle, or some other colour that appeals. But wrap it properly and it will be more comfortable.
If you change the wheels to get aluminium braking track rims, then the brakes may not reach - modern wheels are 622mm and yours are probably 630mm or maybe 635mm. This would mean new brakes, which may mean new brake levers as well as new tyres and tubes. See how the knock-on effect works ?
Other option is to sell it on and buy a more modern bike. Someone would love to own that loverly `80s beauty.
answered 4 hours ago
Criggie♦Criggie
46k578158
This is often called "the slippery slope of knock-on upgrades" which can get expensive quickly.
There are two simple and relatively cheap upgrades to try.
Replace the brake pad inserts with modern compound Kool Stop. They will brake better than the original ones, which may also be a bit hardened with age. There will be a model that fits your brake pad holders. A relatively invisible upgrade.
Replace the bartape with something a bit nicer. I think you've got the thin nylon strap stuff, and its come away from the corners. Try some new modern material/retro style. You might choose to remain with white to match the brake levers, or a more dirt-hiding black to match the saddle, or some other colour that appeals. But wrap it properly and it will be more comfortable.
If you change the wheels to get aluminium braking track rims, then the brakes may not reach - modern wheels are 622mm and yours are probably 630mm or maybe 635mm. This would mean new brakes, which may mean new brake levers as well as new tyres and tubes. See how the knock-on effect works ?
Other option is to sell it on and buy a more modern bike. Someone would love to own that loverly `80s beauty.
answered 4 hours ago
Criggie♦Criggie
46k578158
answered 4 hours ago
Criggie♦Criggie
46k578158
answered 4 hours ago
Criggie♦Criggie
46k578158
answered 4 hours ago
Criggie♦Criggie
46k578158
46k578158
add a comment |
add a comment |
If you just want a reliable, more comfortable, more efficient and safer bike - just buy a new one.
Upgrading older bikes (or even new bikes) requires and investment in time and money: learning about all the different standards in use and parts compatibility, buying special tools, scouring Ebay for parts etc. However, if that is you idea of fun then by all means go ahead. Just beware that 'a few upgrades' can be a quite complicated endeavor when dealing with older bikes.
answered 7 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
38.9k34097
add a comment |
If you just want a reliable, more comfortable, more efficient and safer bike - just buy a new one.
Upgrading older bikes (or even new bikes) requires and investment in time and money: learning about all the different standards in use and parts compatibility, buying special tools, scouring Ebay for parts etc. However, if that is you idea of fun then by all means go ahead. Just beware that 'a few upgrades' can be a quite complicated endeavor when dealing with older bikes.
answered 7 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
38.9k34097
add a comment |
If you just want a reliable, more comfortable, more efficient and safer bike - just buy a new one.
Upgrading older bikes (or even new bikes) requires and investment in time and money: learning about all the different standards in use and parts compatibility, buying special tools, scouring Ebay for parts etc. However, if that is you idea of fun then by all means go ahead. Just beware that 'a few upgrades' can be a quite complicated endeavor when dealing with older bikes.
answered 7 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
38.9k34097
If you just want a reliable, more comfortable, more efficient and safer bike - just buy a new one.
Upgrading older bikes (or even new bikes) requires and investment in time and money: learning about all the different standards in use and parts compatibility, buying special tools, scouring Ebay for parts etc. However, if that is you idea of fun then by all means go ahead. Just beware that 'a few upgrades' can be a quite complicated endeavor when dealing with older bikes.
answered 7 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
38.9k34097
answered 7 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
38.9k34097
answered 7 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
38.9k34097
answered 7 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
38.9k34097
38.9k34097
add a comment |
add a comment |
If you are planning to ride the bike, replace the handlebar stem
answered 3 hours ago
ojsojs
12.5k22245
add a comment |
If you are planning to ride the bike, replace the handlebar stem
answered 3 hours ago
ojsojs
12.5k22245
add a comment |
If you are planning to ride the bike, replace the handlebar stem
answered 3 hours ago
ojsojs
12.5k22245
If you are planning to ride the bike, replace the handlebar stem
answered 3 hours ago
ojsojs
12.5k22245
answered 3 hours ago
ojsojs
12.5k22245
answered 3 hours ago
ojsojs
12.5k22245
answered 3 hours ago
ojsojs
12.5k22245
12.5k22245
add a comment |
add a comment |
Thanks for contributing an answer to Bicycles Stack Exchange!
- Please be sure to answer the question. Provide details and share your research!
But avoid …
- Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers.
- Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience.
To learn more, see our tips on writing great answers.
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function () {
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2fbicycles.stackexchange.com%2fquestions%2f61640%2fhow-to-improve-restore-vintage-peugeot-bike-or-is-it-even-worth-it%23new-answer', 'question_page');
}
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
2
How stuck are you on originality? Keeping the bike "period-correct" ? That's a gorgeous bike!
– Criggie♦
5 hours ago
We don't do valuation here, but I think we have a responsibility to point out that original condition bikes such as these have real value it would almost certainly be more cost effective to sell it as is and buy something new with the proceeds.
– mattnz
25 mins ago
I'd like to make it better for long rides A bit off-topic, but level your saddle out to make it better for long rides. The way your saddle is leaning forward means you spend the entire ride holding yourself back from sliding forward off the saddle. And doing that for perhaps a few hours will be difficult and very uncomfortable. If you have that saddle positioned like that because it's too uncomfortable to ride otherwise, you need a different saddle. There's a reason why you can find so many different saddle shapes - different people need different saddles.
– Andrew Henle
25 mins ago