[CR]1984 Peugeot Questions

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Avocet)

Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:37:29 -0500 (EST)
From: "John Wirt" <frankensaab@earthlink.net>
To: "classicrendezvous@bikelist.org" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR]1984 Peugeot Questions

Hey all, I have a 1984 Peugeot PVS-10 that is in great shape, but I've decided to retire it as a regular rider/trainer. What was the correct white (actually, more off-white) bar wrap and how hard is it to find? The rear brake cable has a bit of rust at the rearmost cable guide. Is clear-coated brake cable housing still available? Also, the weinmann gum brake hoods are shot and I need to find some of those. There is a pair on Fleabay right now for $50. ouch.

Early on, I had a set of wheels made up w/ Mavic MA-3's to replace the Mavic red-label tubulars that were on it. While I used a more modern Shimano 600 hub for the front, I re-used the rear Maillard for the rear. So I need a rim for the rear as well. Or, do I just run it as a PVSN-10? ; )

The question is, is the bike really worth it to return it to original? The decals are in good shape and the paint (anthracite or Black Metalic) is good, but w/ some scratches only through to the white primer.

What are your thoughts? I plan to hang the bike on a wall, but still ride it from time to time...

John Wirt
Boise, ID
USA