In a message dated 5/11/05 6:51:02 PM, Peter writes:
> If you want to compare I have a 73 here is the link. BTW contrary
> to popular belief not all PX-10's had chrome seat/chain stays. This is
> also
> a confusing point in Peugeot lore. Leave it to the French!
>
> http://www.wooljersey.com/
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>
> Attend une minute, M. Gabus... but is this really a PX-10??? Not o
> nly sans
> chromed rear triangle (and I am pretty sure PX-10s had this during this
> time), the Reynolds decal looks like the one that denotes main frame only
> (not back stays) as the "531" is not slanted and the fork is lacking
> Reynolds decals and has a chromed top. It seems rather to exactly match
> the
> PR-10 in the 1972 catalogue.
>
> Peter Kohler
> Washington DC USA
>
You're right Peter. Also, the early 70's PX-10 seatstay tops never had crimped ends, they were brazed-on flats highlighted with a gold-lined black oval.
There were several component differences as well... the PX-10 of this period
had a Stronglight 93 crank, pedals with one piece wraparound alloy cages, a Simplex one-piece seatpost and (usually) a Brooks Pro saddle.
Bob Hovey
Columbus, GA