Reply's in between questions: From: "Dan Kasha" <kasha.lists@cox.net>
> My Peugeot finally arrived (see link if you don't recal my earlier post).
> http://ebay.com/
>
> I think, as suggested, it is (was) a PR-10L. The reynolds sticker says
> 3 tubes renforce, suggesting three butted main tubes, and everything else
> unknown. I plan to change just a few components and will use it mostly
> as is. But I do hope to collect pieces over time to bring it closer to
> original.
> The frame is indeed very clean, just a couple of scratches here and there,
> along with the classic Peugeot imperfections:) On to the questions:
>
> 1) Is it safe to use the older plastic simplex components if they are in
> good
> shape?
Yes, If the Simplex black delrin is in good shape why switch? I'm still using the Simplex on mine and they are just fine. The rear Criteroum drerallair is a great unit, you should enjoy using it.
> 2) The rear was spread to 130mm I think. They seem to have done a
caring
> job. But someday, I would like to go back to a 5speed freewheel on large
> flange hubs. I would not do it myself, but is there reason to not have a
> trusted
> shop (Bike Classics is near by as is Harris Cycles) do it?
I dunno...
> 3) Can someone explain to me what derailleur cable guides there should be
> if it were original simplex? Should there be a clamp at the bottom of
the
> downtube that passes the cable to the rear AND holds a short housing for
> the front?
Yes, it is chromed steel and black delrin guides riveted on each side. I
can send you a pic of one properly installed.
> I have seen some simplex plastic levers with threaded adjusters
> (to take a cable housing) and some without. Are they the same (with
screws
> removed) and which should I have?
I'm only familiar with the threaded adjusters on the Prestige shifters. I
believe the Criterium's never had this. Again, I can send you photo's.
> 4) My seatpost is a campy 25mm with a home made shim. I estimate that
> it should be either a 26.4 or 26.6. Anyone have a more definite idea for
> me?
Good question. I have six Peugeots and the factory Simplex badged post, which has the size stamped into one of the adjustment ears, vary from 26.2/26.4/26.6. 26.4 is the most common on my bikes.
Dan, you would be most welcome to visit and heck all the details out. I a mini Peugeot childs size racer, 3 PX-10E's and 2 PX-10 LE's, one of which is NOS.
Email me off line if I can help in any other way.
Best of luck,
Eric Elman
Somers, CT