Re: [CR] eBay PX 10

(Example: Framebuilding)

Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 09:11:24 -0500
From: Jerry Moos <moos@penn.com>
To: KCTOMMY <KCTOMMY@email.msn.com>
CC: Classic Rendezvous <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] eBay PX 10
References: <3A265FBA.C6BF20E8@penn.com> <v042101a5b651a566cd93@[10.0.1.30]> <002f01c05cd9$75e3dce0$333efea9@oemcomputer>


I agree that this does appear to be a high-end Peugeot (PX-10, PX-10LE, PXN-10, PY-10). Russ is probably right about this being late 70's. The lack of Nervex Pro lugs would tend to support late 70's, though some PX-10's came with simpler lugs even in the early 70's (I have a 1972 like that). Obviously repainted, as the Campy DO would logically be installed when refinishing, not to mention the non-original Reynolds decal in English rather than French. However, the distinctive fork crown with chrome epaulet marks this as a high-end Peugeot or equivalent model from another French marque, as does the frame geometry and half chromed forks and stays. Don't know what particular advantage there would be in passing off an equivalent Gitane, Lejeune, or Mercier as a PX-10, so I tend to believe this is as represented. Other than the English Reynolds, the replacement decals were probably correct at least within a couple of years. For $50 I'd say go for it. Remember, the Campy DO doesn't prevent using a correct Simplex derailleur.

Regards,

Jerry Moos

KCTOMMY wrote:
> Need some help. This PX 10 is closing in a day or so on eBay, and I feel my
> resolve weakening. But the lug work isn't Nervex. Was there a time when PX
> 10s in the early 70's late 60's didn't use Nervex? The frame has been
> repainted, but looks to be in decent shape.
>
> http://ebay.com/<blah>
> owTutorial=0&ed=976147732&indexURL=0&rd=1
> Tom Adams
> Barely warm enough to ride Kansas City