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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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You don't want it, lol

French frame

weird bottom bracket.

Headset is weird.

measurements on the whole bike are weird, and makes getting shit for it a pain.
Exactly what I was gonna say. I picked up this old Peugeot for $20 awhile back, it needed a bottom bracket. Since it was French threaded, a replacement from Phil Wood or whoever would have cost many times what the frame was worth.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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I think I have all of the parts to put it together...I just need someone with know how to help me figure it out.


Also one of the wheels is marginally bent so that needs to be fixed (spokes)
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Exactly what I was gonna say. I picked up this old Peugeot for $20 awhile back, it needed a bottom bracket. Since it was French threaded, a replacement from Phil Wood or whoever would have cost many times what the frame was worth.
Phil wood is top of the line as far cartridge bearings go, thats like putting the rarest of rare mugen wheels on a rusted heap of a honda.


recycles on cary st for cheap parts btw Ian.

Also dont waste money on that bike
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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That looks like a pain in the ass. Have fun working on it though.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Phil wood is top of the line as far cartridge bearings go, thats like putting the rarest of rare mugen wheels on a rusted heap of a honda.


recycles on cary st for cheap parts btw Ian.

Also dont waste money on that bike
That's what I'm trying to say...I'd be stoked to make it work for like $50


Anything more and it'd be a waste...so like...is this doable? I don't even know
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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not trying to be asshole. but that bike looks like bikes i use to see in Germany for 20 bucks. yeah. that was back in 80-85. if that gives ya an idea.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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That's what I'm trying to say...I'd be stoked to make it work for like $50


Anything more and it'd be a waste...so like...is this doable? I don't even know
Tubes and tires would set you back at least $40 I would say buying locally. Check out www.nashbar.com for buying stuff online

Really I just wouldn't waste my time/money on a old, very heavy, department store, french frame.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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That's what I'm trying to say...I'd be stoked to make it work for like $50


Anything more and it'd be a waste...so like...is this doable? I don't even know
Definitely not for under $50. Unless you can find a bike with the parts you need that's still in good condition for under $50.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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might want to check some yard sales, thift shops or craigs list. you might find stuph cheap that way too.
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