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  1. #1
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    Smile Classic bike drool...

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    Was at the airport watching the action, when an elderly gentleman rolled up on a pristine mid-70's Peugeot U-08. I mean, this thing was MINT. And completely original, too. Groovy metallic purple paint in perfect condition with gold decals, all original French components, chrome fenders, "rattrap" rack, and cottered cranks. Anyone remember cottered cranks??? These bikes were a dime a dozen back then..everyone had one, they were pretty heavy but great quality and supremely reliable. To see one now in such exquisite condition was a real blast from the past. Oh man, how I love classic bikes.

    ~S.
    Last edited by Popoki_Nui; 05-09-2006 at 06:17 PM.
    All vintage, all the time.
    Falcon Black Diamond
    Gitane Tour de France
    Kuwahara Sierra Grande MTB
    Bianchi Super Grizzly MTB

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    Quote Originally Posted by Popoki_Nui
    Was at the airport watching the action, when an elderly gentleman rolled up on a pristine mid-70's Peugeot U-08. I mean, this thing was MINT. And completely original, too. Beautiful metallic purple paint with gold decals, all original French components, and cottered cranks. Anyone remember cottered cranks??? These bikes were a dime a dozen back then, pretty heavy, but great quality and supremely reliable. To see one now in such lovely shape was a real blast from the past. Groovy.

    ~S.
    Wow thats so cool. I love seeing old bikes, cars etc that have been looked after. It really is eye candy.
    The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
    Amelia Earhart

    2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
    2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
    2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V

 

 

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